An Investigation
41 years. One man. A complex web of military control, corruption, and international support.
The Evidence
Hard facts that reveal the machinery of power
The Journey
NRA captures Kampala. Museveni becomes president.
MPs paid $4,500 each to remove constitutional limits.
Somalia mission secures Western tolerance and aid.
3,000+ arrested. Internet cut. Bobi Wine besieged.
Pillar of Power
President Museveni serves as Commander in Chief of the UPDF, with his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba appointed as Chief of Defence Forces.
"The army payroll included at least 18,000 'ghost soldiers' between 1990 and 2002, enabling patronage and financial diversion."
Post-9/11, Museveni aligned Uganda with the US War on Terror, deploying UPDF to Somalia, DRC, and CAR—reinforcing domestic legitimacy while securing Western tolerance for his regime.
The System
of government expenditure lost to corruption
paid to secure term limit removal
Only one minister has ever been convicted of corruption—a verdict overturned after the president publicly offered to pay the defendant's legal costs.
🔍 The Nepotism Network
External Support
"Despite documented human rights abuses, international support provides crucial legitimacy and resources that sustain the regime."
Silencing Dissent
⚠️ 2020-2021 Election Period
🔇 Media & Surveillance
Military surrounded Bobi Wine's home for 11 days with hundreds of troops, vehicles, and helicopters.
The Conclusion
Military Loyalty
Personal control of armed forces
Systematic Corruption
20% of budget as control tool
International Backing
$20B+ in US support since 1986
Opposition Silenced
3,000+ arrested, media controlled
After 41 years, Museveni's regime demonstrates a comprehensive approach to eliminating political challenges while maintaining a facade of democratic processes.
