Mowzey Radio; Victim of the Destructive Regime he promoted

by Valerian Kkonde

PEARL NEWS SERVICE

Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio

On February 1, 2018 death invaded the music industry and robbed it of a promising star. At the age of 35, Moses Ssekibogo, also known as Mowzey Radio was simply at the prime of his music career.

Information available to the public indicates that his death followed a brain injury he sustained on January 22 during a fight at De Bar a popular hangout in Entebe. This means that he did not have the luxury of celebrating his 35^th birthday.

There is no doubt that Mowzey Radio was a great musician but I think his death should be an opportunity to critically examine the state of health care in the country.

During the 2016 presidential campaigns, Mowzey was one of the musicians who promoted Museveni’s candidature and composed songs pampering the regime. It is no surprise that president Museveni contributed thirty million shillings towards his medical bills.

And while Case Hospital is one of the few respectable health facilities in the country, can president Museveni’s close family members be treated at the facility if they sustained the same injuries Mowzey died from?

When it comes to specialization, Mulago National Referral Hospital is far ahead of Case Hospital.  Mulago today is overwhelmed by the rate of accident victims brought there. A day at the Casualty Ward is enough to run one mad. The number and state of accident victims competing for space and attention is enough to get one comprehend the implications of Museveni being in power for thirty two years.

Mowzey’s death confirms that bitter and sad truth that even those who support rogue regimes, for whatever reason, one day too become victims of its selfish and destructive policies. Let Ugandans resolve to support and promote policies that are for the common good so that Uganda becomes a better place to live in.