Kayihura does not deserve the freedom he is celebrating, according to Bobi Wine

Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, the head of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has criticized the recent celebration of former police inspector Kale Kayihura's acquittal.

He claimed that because many people had lost their lives and their freedom as a result of Kayihura's directives, he did not deserve to celebrate his liberation.

While acknowledging Kayihura's release, Kyagulanyi believes it should teach those in authority not to take away anyone's freedom.

Nobody should forfeit their freedom, in my opinion. I would adore it if everyone could exercise their freedom, but we shouldn't be picky. It is ironic that someone who denied freedom to so many people and was responsible for so many people losing their lives and freedom.

The absurdity of Kayihura enjoying his freedom while so many people suffered under his watch is also brought up by him.

"Nobody should restrict another person's freedom. When he spoke on one of the radio stations in Kampala, he remarked, "I hope this teaches others that are in places of power like Kayihura because when Kayihura was in office, when he was in charge, he celebrated the pain of so many other people."

He stated that it is quite regrettable that President Museveni has subsequently pardoned people who support the opposition while other people, like former Permanent Secretary Jimmy Lwamafa, who was convicted of many counts, continue to languish in prison without being sentenced to anything.

"Many of our comrades are suffering in prisons despite having only supported the opposition and committing no other crimes. Many of my supporters remain missing, hundreds were kidnapped, many were killed, and yet more turned up," he claimed.

After army prosecutors dropped their accusations against Gen. Kayihura for capital offenses they had brought against him in 2018, the military court released him this week.

A accusation of failing to secure war material by giving weapons to unauthorized people, including Boda Boda 2010 members commanded by Abdallah Kitatta between 2010 and 2018, was brought against Kayihura soon after he was fired as IGP.

In addition, the army charged him with complicity in the kidnapping by bringing back to Rwanda between 2012 and 2016 Ugandan nationals as well as exiles and refugees from Rwanda, which he disputed.

Until this week, when the army court dismissed the allegations against him, he fought the charges.

"I want to express my gratitude to the court and the court officials who made this all possible. After the accusations were withdrawn, he remarked, "Above all, I want to thank God who has supported and safeguarded me by His grace.

On Thursday, Kayihura was one of the 11 generals who formally retired from the UPDF's active service. After serving for 41 years, starting in 1982, he retired.