The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) endorsement drive in the Kigezi Sub-region has been launched across six districts: Kabale, Rukiga, Rukungiri, Kisoro, Kanungu, and Rubanda. The exercise aims to collect millions of signatures in support of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's reported 2031 presidential ambitions. However, concerns have emerged over the alleged circulation and sale of additional endorsement books.
The allegations state that Ms. Namanya Moreen claimed the money collected from book sales was being remitted to the PLU Secretariat through Mr. Agaba Gerald. This has raised questions about whether the sale of the books was officially authorized, who had the mandate to distribute them, and how the money collected was being accounted for. The matter reached the PLU Secretariat after Ms. Kamusiime Gloria, the PLU Youth Coordinator for Kigezi, raised concerns about the alleged sale of the endorsement books.
The controversy has drawn attention to the roles of individuals involved in the endorsement exercise in Kabale, including questions about the official mandate under which they are operating. The concerns have prompted calls for the PLU leadership to clarify the procedures governing the distribution of endorsement books, the collection of money, and the accountability mechanisms in place for the exercise.
It remains unclear whether the alleged sale of the books was sanctioned by the PLU Secretariat or whether the money collected was officially received by the organisation. The PLU leadership now faces calls to clarify whether endorsement books are supposed to be sold, who is authorized to distribute them, and whether any money collected is formally remitted to the organisation.
The matter has also raised questions about accountability within the endorsement exercise, particularly given Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's public association with the fight against corruption. Kigezi stakeholders are awaiting a response from the PLU Secretariat and the Office of the PLU National Chairman on the concerns raised in the region.
Efforts to reach Mr. Agaba Gerald and Ms. Namanya Moreen for comment on the allegations were unsuccessful. The telephone numbers associated with the two individuals were reportedly unavailable or went unanswered. The allegations have not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether the PLU Secretariat authorized the reported sale of the books or received any money collected through the exercise.
The PLU Secretariat's response, alongside any clarification from the individuals named, will be important in establishing the facts surrounding the matter. Kigezi stakeholders are also calling for clarity on how the interests of Kigezi are represented within the PLU Central Committee and how concerns arising from the regional endorsement exercise are handled.
Key points
- The Patriotic League of Uganda's endorsement drive in Kigezi faces allegations of extortion over the sale of books, with claims that each copy was sold for UGX 100,000.
- The allegations have raised questions about accountability within the endorsement exercise, particularly given Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's public association with the fight against corruption.
- The PLU leadership faces calls to clarify the procedures governing the distribution of endorsement books, the collection of money, and the accountability mechanisms in place for the exercise.
