@mordecaimuriisa: As Muhoozi Kainerugaba continues to make headlines for his controversial conduct, allegations of abductions, torture and openly celebrating such actions have sparked outrage across the country. Yet in an unexpected twist, it is not a politician or activist that has landed one of the sharpest blows against him, it is NTV's Akawungeezi. In a satirical segment that has since set the internet ablaze, NTV appeared to shower Muhoozi with praise. But viewers quickly realized that the "compliments" were anything but. In a masterclass of satire, the program cleverly presented allegations of violence, intimidation and lawlessness as if they were admirable leadership qualities. The result was devastating. Social media erupted almost instantly. Clips of the segment spread like wildfire as Ugandans laughed, shared and applauded what many described as one of the most brilliant acts of political satire ever aired on Ugandan television. Without raising its voice or making direct accusations, Akawungeezi managed to deliver a message more powerful than any political speech. It was the kind of moment that leaves an audience stunned before bursting into applause. A true mic-drop moment. For many viewers, the segment was more than comedy—it was a reflection of the growing frustration felt by countless Ugandans. And judging by the reaction online, NTV may have succeeded in doing what many critics have struggled to do: exposing controversy through humor. Here is the story and my commentary.

Mordecai Muriisa

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Thursday 18 June 2026 04:33:24 GMT