Edmond Agaba

Institutional corruption survives because institutions often attack the messenger before examining the message. As many express shock over the digital number plate saga, remember that @amronaldo publicly raised concerns years ago. Many dismissed him as a bitter man, a hater, or a nuisance. Today, we act as though this reality arrived overnight. A nation that silences those who question power should never be surprised when accountability arrives late and at a far greater cost. Our greatest weakness is not corruption itself. It is our habit of sacrificing truth-tellers to protect systems that later fail us all. Strong nations do not fear uncomfortable voices. They investigate them. Weak institutions personalise criticism instead of confronting it. History is unforgiving. It remembers those who warned, those who ignored, and those who applauded the silence.

To every journalist and media house that covered the final journey of our fallen King, Mwebale munonga. Through cold nights, long hours and meagre resources, you remained at your posts and brought millions closer to a moment of profound national grief. You became the eyes of those who could not be there and the bridge between a grieving Kingdom and the world. The assignment was painful, yet the coverage remained dignified and professional. History will remember the King’s final journey. It should also remember those who stayed awake so the nation could witness it. To Uganda’s media fraternity, I salute you.