EU Decorates Wangadya After Muhoozi Clash

KAMPALA – Drama, defiance, and diplomatic fireworks lit up Uganda’s political skies this afternoon as the European Union (EU) honored Hon. Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, for her courageous stance on human rights – just days after she openly clashed with Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba over the illegal detention and torture of opposition figure Edward Ssebuufu a.k.a. Eddie Mutwe.

Wangadya received a special certificate of appreciation from H.E. Jan Sadek, the EU Ambassador to Uganda, in a high-profile ceremony held at the residence of the Swedish Ambassador. The certificate commended her “voice, service and dedication in upholding Human Rights for all in Uganda.”

The recognition comes on the heels of Wangadya’s letter to chief of defense forces UPDF Gen. Muhoozi, ordering the release of Eddie Mutwe, who was abducted by military operatives and allegedly tortured in detention.
Wangadya condemned the act as unconstitutional and inhumane, putting the army chief directly in her crosshairs.

Gen. Muhoozi—never one to take criticism lightly—responded with fury. In a blistering tweet posted today, he dismissed Wangadya’s letter as “stupid” and demanded an apology. “She is out of line. She must apologize by tonight,” he fumed online, sending his loyalists into a frenzy.

But that’s not all that’s got Muhoozi seeing red.

The EU delegation’s recent meeting with top leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has deeply angered the General, who sees the opposition as a threat to state stability—and to his father’s 2026 political ambitions.
Gen, Muhoozi today via his X account warned that EU members supporting the opposition will be shown exit in public presence.

Ironically, it is the EU’s continued engagement with the NUP—amidst spiraling reports of military abductions, torture chambers, and enforced disappearances—that highlights exactly why Wangadya’s bold voice is being recognized.

Uganda is once again under intense scrutiny, with security forces accused of operating covert black sites and targeting opposition supporters. Families of abducted youth continue to plead for answers as fear grips opposition strongholds.

Political pundits note that as the 2026 elections approach, the lines are being drawn: on one side, a rising tide of state repression, and on the other, a shrinking space for justice and human rights. But today, Mariam Wangadya stood firm—and the EU stood with her.