Ssensalo Kasim Wasswa

Today, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 gets its first reading in Parliament. By month end, expect it to be law. The name is reassuring. The content should not be.

Since the past 24 hours that I made the tweet on child parenting solution, my DM has been buzzing. I checked them, and one thing was quite common to all: Parents who are not happy about their kid’s performance in school, and they have approached it the wrong way. If you fall in this category, this post is for you. Many of us use brutal force because expectations are too high, and the anger is just too much. The scholar Ibn al-Jawzi explained in his book Sayd al-Khatir that intellect is a Rizq (provision) from God, just like money or health. He said some people are born with a wide vessel and others with a narrow one. If you try to force the water of a whole sea into a small cup, you will only spill the water and ruin the cup. This is what many of us are doing. We are trying to force a "doctor's brain" into a child whose cup was designed for something else. By that, it causes a soul-crushing resentment in the child. Imam Al-Ghazali described this beautifully in Ihya’ Ulum al-Din. He warned parents about a state called “Al-Malal”, where a child builds resentment because they are pushed beyond their limit. Everyone wants the best for their child. No doubt. However, if you keep yelling at them for things they cannot grasp yet, you make them hate the very sight of a book. You are closing the door to their heart while trying to kick open the door to their mind. Then what is the solution? It is simple. Going forward, every parent should make efforts to start looking for the Fath (the opening) in their kids. What does this mean? This is the lane the Almighty has prepared for them. In our history, if a child is slow with grammar or math, the scholars don’t call them a failure. They move them to a trade, a craft or a service. How then do you identify this Fath (Opening) in your child? Please pay close attention to me… (1) The first phase is Observation. Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned a concept called Istid’ad (natural readiness) in his book titled: Tuhfat al-Mawdud. This means you want to watch/observe/look at the child when they think nobody is looking. This is your first tool. For the next two weeks, stop talking about school. Do not worry yourself about how they perform on their homework. Instead, keep a "Strength Log." Every evening, write down one thing they did well that had nothing to do with a classroom. Did they fix a broken toy? Did they calm down a crying sibling? Did they organise their shoes? You are looking for their Istid’ad (natural readiness). If they are "book-slow" but "people-smart" or "hand-smart," that is where the key has been placed. (2) Introduce “Project or Craft” early on. Ibn Khaldun, in his Muqaddimah, argued that projects/crafts are high forms of intelligence that build civilizations. He argued that some minds are designed to understand the physical world better than the abstract one. Give them a "Project Day." Buy a basic tool kit, a sewing machine, or a coding starter kit. Give them a broken radio or a piece of furniture to fix. Delegate. Give them a real-world task that has a visible result. When a child who fails at math sees that they can build a table or bake a perfect loaf of bread, their internal shame starts to heal. They realize they are not stupid; they were just in the wrong room. (3) Kill the Comparison Virus. Imam Al-Zarnuji, in his classic work Ta’lim al-Muta’allim, explained that a student should only study what fits their nature. He said that forcing a student into a field they have no taste for is a waste of their life and the teacher's time. When you compare your child to others, you are catching a virus that blinds you to their path. Always filter. When family members start bragging about their kids' grades, you must be the shield. Tell them, "My child is mastering the art of (so so and so)." You are teaching your child that success is not a single ladder. There are many ladders to it. And if you do not value their ladder, they will stop climbing. (4) Prioritize Character Building. Put more efforts to praise your kids for their good character. Always tell them you love them when they behave well or show good character. Character recognition helps the child build a good self-image, which translates into self-confidence and barrier-breaking for the child. Prioritise this. (5) Don’t underestimate the power of your words. Always pray to God to grant them their opening. The scholars taught that the "opening" is a gift from Al-Fattah (The Opener). Supplicate. In your Sujud or in your prayers, stop asking for them to be a doctor/engineer, and what have you. Ask for the door that was made for them to be opened. Ask Him to show you the Fath so you can stop pushing them against a closed wall. Always remember, a parent who finds the "Fath (The Opening)" for their child has given them a gift better than a degree. You have given them a purpose. Start that journey NOW. It’s never too late… Thank you for your attention. Allah knows best.

“We have normalised everything that kills nations. We’ve normalised abductions, torture, oppression, stolen elections, killings, corruption, name it!” Thank you @gawayategulle for this awakening call. The citizen must be loud again about the things that build the nation.

We are modernizing the @UgandaGazette by making it digitally accessible via portal.uppc.go.ug. This transition ensures businesses and professionals have reliable, real-time access to statutory instruments. To view the e-Gazette, users must register an account on the portal and log in to the e-Resources section. Digital copies are priced at UGX 3,000 each, with annual subscriptions available for UGX 800,000. This shift to digital transparency supports professional compliance by providing a modern and efficient way to track critical legal updates.

Great marketing today demands both precision and perspective, the ability to blend strong brand storytelling with data-driven execution. As Head of Marketing at @dfcugroup and President of the @UMS_Marketer, @ckamusic brings a powerful mix of agency, telecom, and financial services experience across Uganda and the Pan-African market. At the roundtable, she will offer insights on how brands can bridge traditional brand-building approaches with modern digital engagement, drawing from her journey across Airtel, MTN, and SCANAD, and her current role shaping customer-centric growth strategies. Her voice adds depth to the conversation on how marketing leaders can stay relevant, agile, and impactful in a rapidly evolving landscape.

#LEGALALERT. #Special damages The High Court has re-affirmed the fact that strict proof of special damages does not necessarily require “documentary evidence,” as the fact can also be established through expert testimony or evidence from the persons who received the money.

Also, the @JudiciaryUG needs to live by what they preach. You cannot be fostering reconciliation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, vehemently selling it to the members of the public and yet there has failed to be an intentional and meaningful reconciliation of a cross-institutional dispute between the two most important organs that oversee the Rule of Law and Administration of Justice in the country. Why is Mr. Ssemakade still in exile over an issue that can be resolved through ADR that the Judiciary is very much advocating for? Why are the Law Society concerns to the Judiciary not being addressed either through the Courts or ADR? How can the public have confidence in the vehement calls for ADR if the two institutions at the centre of dispute resolution cannot resolve a cross-institutional dispute through ADR? Still, we should all be ashamed. We are Learned people, not politicians!

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From Residential Roots to a Legal Powerhouse. ⚖️✨ What started as a 4-bedroom duplex has been completely transformed into the new office for @strichlandLP From demolitions to meticulous reconstruction and craftsmanship, every inch of this workspace reflects the firm's standard of excellence . Strichland has passed the verdict; this space is a winning design case✨ Featuring : @pjlalah videography: @signaturebykam #office #worspace #interiordesign #architecture

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4 court losses. Same unlawful practice. URA’s customs valuation problem is systemic, not accidental. Arbitrary customs assessments are an invisible tax on Ugandan commerce. This impunity must stop! @URAuganda

Hiking clubs, running clubs, Artificial Turf clubs, Rotary, Brunches... and whatever All are trying to solve one problem - the ever-ringing sound of our tribal gene. We can't survive without community; clubs are a way we confess this.

Why do Americans insist on saying eye-ran and eye-raq, yet they can say Italy?

I’m in love with this sentence: “The degree to which a person can grow is directly proportional to the amount of truth he can accept about himself without running away.”

If the law is against you,argue the facts.If facts are against you ,argue the law.If the facts and the law are against you,argue procedure.If procedure,law and facts are against you settle.If you can't settle,go to the kitchen because you are about to be cooked.

Guys, it is obvious that this latest twist to the Ntungamo Coffee Scam is another con act to funnel public funds out of the Treasury for personal gain at the expense of the Ugandan taxpayer. But there is a hidden & cynical ploy. To DIVERT debate & move it swiftly away from; - Election Failures - Brutal Violence - Ballot Stuffing - Vote Buying - Political Detentions - Fugitive Dissenters - Failing Public Companies - Corruption & Wastage - Greedy Religious Leaders - Policy Missteps - Political Transition - Reputation Damage - An Uncertain Future

Law school produces idealists. Courtrooms cure them.

Message to President Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda Mr. President @KagutaMuseveni , On the 15th of January 2026, you contested in the Ugandan presidential elections. On the 17th of January 2026, you were declared the winner of that election by the Electoral Commission. Since that time, videos and recordings have continued to surface of you referring to those you contested against—and their supporters—as terrorists. There have also been continued reports of army and police crackdowns on civilians, particularly in the central region that voted more heavily for opposition candidates than for you and the NRM party. One of the candidates you contested against, Robert Kyagulanyi, has had his home under siege since the day of the elections and has been forced into hiding for his safety to date. On the 23rd of January 2026, his home was again attacked at night by masked armed individuals—some in army and police uniforms and others in civilian clothing. Accounts shared on social media by Barbie Kyagulanyi describe unauthorized entry, threats and assaults on her and their household staff, destruction of property, and theft of phones, electronic devices, CCTV equipment etc.  Another opposition Member of Parliament, Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi, a Vice President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) for the Central Region, has been charged with terrorism for allegedly attacking a police station. These charges contradict earlier reports indicating that his home was attacked on election night by armed men in uniform, resulting in the deaths of 10 people. Two other Vice Presidents of NUP—Dr. Lina Zedriga (Northern Uganda) and Jolly Tukamushaba (Western Uganda)—have also been reported on social media as having been abducted. Their whereabouts remain unknown to date. Another key opposition leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, is in unlawful detention. He has been reported to be in poor health and denied access to his doctors. A Catholic priest, Father Ssekabira, is in prison, among other reasons, for associating with Robert Kyagulanyi, an opposition leader. Civil society organizations have been de-licensed. Activists such as Sarah Birete are in prison on questionable charges. Many other Ugandan citizens are missing or in unlawful detention for their political views or for supporting opposition candidates. Mr. President, you are the President of Uganda and the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Your son is the Chief of the Defence Forces. Can all of the above be happening without your knowledge or consent? If you did not authorize or consent to the above actions, what steps have you taken to restore discipline and legality within the army and police, especially when they operate under your direct authority? You campaigned on the theme of protecting the gains. As a citizen, I ask: what does that mean in practice? Does it mean placing opponents under siege, arresting them, labeling them terrorists, and imprisoning them for indefinite periods? The Constitution of Uganda—enacted under your leadership—provides for multiparty democracy and allows candidates dissatisfied with election results to seek redress before the Supreme Court. When opposition leaders are hunted, their homes surrounded by armed men, and their parties terrorized, are those constitutional guarantees still meaningful? This pattern did not begin in 2026. It has been ongoing against different political actors, with the latest targets being NUP leaders and supporters. As a country Uganda, are we moving forward, or are we moving backwards? If you genuinely won this election, why prevent opposition leaders from using lawful and constitutional means to challenge the election results if they wish to? What peace is being protected when some sections of the population do not live in peace? Do we have one Uganda, or two? 1/2

the guy i cited 7 times in my first chapter, sent me an instagram request. how are these people alive 😭

The UCC directive (13 Jan 2026) suspends internet & mobile money but cites NO specific law. @UCC_Official @UCC_ED under what legal authority are you restricting our constitutional rights to expression (Art 29), information (Art 41), & livelihood (Art 40)? #RuleOfLaw @UHRC_UGANDA