Muhoozi represents the military and security side of the Museveni system, together with his Patriotic League of Uganda mobilization group. Rwabwogo represents a more civilian and economic side, with connections in business, government and the bureaucracy. Neither man is really standing outside the Museveni system asking how Uganda can escape it. They are both positioning themselves inside it. That is why I think Ugandans should be careful about treating this feud as a battle between

Museveni wants Uganda to stay in his family. He wants his sons to take power after him. He is afraid the world will speak out. If someone close to him becomes the boss of the United Nations, that world body may stay quiet. Then Museveni can pass power to his sons and hide his crimes.

The man was not just any sheikh. He was one of the most powerful men in the emirate from the ruling family.