Opinion: Kakwenza should apologise to Gen Muhoozi

By Adam Nuwamanya

Most writers fulfil what D.H.Lawrence said: "A writer sheds his sickness on paper.”

Writing should be ethical that is it should emphasise a high level of inclusion, respect and acknowledgement of diversity. The point that one is responsible for what they may write but not wanting to take the responsibility of its impact on their target audience is not salty.

Writing should require the virtue of temperance, which should entail an internal action that is less dreary. In that regard, I see my elder brother Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, the notable award winning author of ‘The Greedy Barbarian' in the wrong.

But all said and done, apology and reconciliation saves all and re-whitens one’s heart. In our trials to be voices of the voiceless, attacking our fellows directly including infringement on one’s physical outlook is not credible. Let’s us not try to fart with anger and we end up defecating in our pants.

Well, tone and attitude may define one’s powerful emotions when expressing certain issues on citizenry concern, but, it does not have to involve calling people the way we want.

Facts must be told that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the first son, who currently holds a notable position in the national army.

Reactions that intend to critique his work should therefore be amicable and morally upright. Ethical writing should take into consideration the difference between the right to write and what is right to be read by the target audience.

This becomes so when writings stand for honesty, equality, kindness, compassion and when they treat people they way writers need to be treated in trial to help those in need. Let’s remember that we are living in a generation of "the winner takes it all."

Gen Muhoozi and the loyal people around him, too, feel they have followers that look up to them in terms of inspiration.

So, calling them names or abusing or insulting them in the name of being a voice of others treads on their beings which is totally out of order.

So, my elder Kakwenza, my candid call to you is to wholeheartedly apologise. Reconcile with whoever feels you offended them.

Openly share with them your concerns that you feel would be of a tremendous help to the economic development of Uganda and continue with aesthetic and moral ways of choosing your diction.

Remember, very many young folks look up to you because, you inspire them. Adam Nuwamanya Journalist.