• Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Who Are We
  • About
Friday, July 11, 2025
  • Login
The Pearl Times
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Business
    • Sports
    • World
  • 2026 Elections
  • People
  • Featured
  • Viewsroom
  • PROSE & POETRY
  • Archives
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Business
    • Sports
    • World
  • 2026 Elections
  • People
  • Featured
  • Viewsroom
  • PROSE & POETRY
  • Archives
No Result
View All Result
The Pearl Times
No Result
View All Result
Home Featured

Museveni: The Kashilling I Knew, How We Met & How He Helped Me During NRA Bush War

Museveni: The Kashilling I Knew, How We Met & How He Helped Me During NRA Bush War

Lt Col Ahmad Kashilling and Gen Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni. Courtesy Photos

Eulogising Ndugu Kashillingyi | Gen Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni

I first met Ndugu Kashillingyi in January, 1982, at Kanyaanda when I had just returned from my external trip of the 6th of June to the 9th of December, 1981.  He introduced himself to me as somebody who had been in the old Army.  We normally used those Comrades from the former Armies for training.  That is how people like Kanyankore, Emmy Ekyaruhaanga, Rwamukaaga, etc. helped in importing regular Army skills into our Guerilla force. In combat, Kashillingyi operated directly under me from the 24th of December, 1984 to the 9th of January, 1985.  

On the 22nd of December, 1984, I left Sebuguzi, near Kapeeka, with a large force of 1,500 fighters and the unarmed “commandoes” that would carry the captured weapons and materials and arm themselves from the same.  We started crossing River Mayanja at 1400 hours but never completed the crossing until 0020 hours on the 23rd of December, according to European counting of hours and days.  However, in the African way of counting, we started crossing at saa nane za muchana (the 8th hour of the day) and completed the crossing at the 8th hour of the night of the 22nd of December, 1984. This meant that our plan of the long jump of entering Kyamusisi in the night was now compromised. 

We, indeed, passed though Kiryokya Trading Centre during the morning and the UPC elements quickly informed Kampala that a large force of Guerrillas, with Museveni personally in command, was on the move – going somewhere.  In fact, even some of our stragglers were captured by the UPC youth leaders and gave the Government the same version.

However, on account of our security-conscious work methods, the ordinary soldiers did not know where we were going.  Consequently, the UPC started deceiving themselves and the Country that Museveni was “running away”, going to Zaire (Congo).  We were monitoring all this through my signallers under Bunihizi and Lukyamuzi.  We entered our bush camp of Kyamusisi at around mid-day and we cooked and ate.  However, I decided not to take chances.

I, therefore, divided the force into 2 groups: 700, all armed fighters, to proceed under Saleh, by secret, night marches, and attack Kabamba; the remaining 800, only 300 of them armed, to remain with me, directly commanded by Kashilingyi and deceive the Government that we were going to the North East, towards the Mayanja valley.  24th night, Saleh left with his force. Christmas day, 1984, I stayed in the Kyamusisi camp with the 800 and Kashillingyi. 

We must have left on the 26th of December, 1984 to re-cross Hoima road, in broad daylight, near Temanakali and head for Kamugabo and Kayonza.  The detachment of the Government soldiers at Bukomero was helplessly watching us.  They dared not attack us.  We spent the night at Kamugabo and moved to Kagembe, maybe on the 27th of December.  On the 28th of December, the Government forces attacked us and Kashillingyi in Command repulsed the attack. After a day or so, I decided to move to Kagaari, Dr. Sebuliba’s Farm.  The guerilla doctrine: constant mobility, constant vigilance, constant mistrust. 

It was while we were at Kagaari, around 1400 hours, on New Year’s Day, 1985, that our reliable informant, the UNLA signaler, informed us by sending a message to his fellow UNLAs, that Kabamba had been overrun by a powerful guerilla force, they are still occupying the barracks and had beaten off all the counter-attacks from Mubende. We did not have to wait for Saleh’s message. 

The following morning, the 2nd of January, 1985, we started moving until the 9th of January, 1985, when we linked up with Saleh at Birembo where Kashillingyi handed over operational command to Saleh. Kashillingyi, therefore, made his contribution to our struggle and we salute him.  Yesterday and today, I spoke to some of his children such as Halima, Busingye and others and conveyed to them our condolences.  May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Yoweri K. Museveni Gen. (rtd.) is the President of Uganda.

Kashilling died on Friday, November 04, 2022. His bush war comrade and opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has revealed that by the time he died, Kashilling was desperate and in great pain, having been abandoned by his bush war comrades. Besigye even said that Kashilling had begged Shs 50K from him to be able to buy medicine. (Read Details Here).

Disclaimer: The views expressed in articles published in the Viewsroom Section of The Pearl Times are those of individual writers and do not represent the official view of The Pearl Times, its director, management and staff on the issue(s) addressed.
 
Opinion writers are individually responsible and liable for the omissions and misrepresentations in the work published by this medium of communication. 
 
Editor’s Note: To be published in The Viewsroom, email your opinion, preferably less than 600 words, and photo to pearltimesug@gmail.com.
 
VIDEO: Gen Elly Tumwine’s Final Message to Museveni Before He Died
 
Otafiire Reveals Gen Elly Tumwine’s Final Message to Surviving Bush War Generals Before He Died

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X

Related

Previous Post

SAD! Terrible Week for Besigye as He Loses His ‘Brother’

Next Post

JUST IN: Plane Carrying 50 Passengers Crashes into Lake Victoria

Pearl Times Editorial

Pearl Times Editorial

Related Posts

R.I.P! Tycoon Bitature’s Son Dead
News

R.I.P! Tycoon Bitature’s Son Dead

IGG Beti Kamya Blocks Shs13bn Compensation to ‘Fake’ Land Owner IGG Beti Kamya: Joel Ssenyonyi Wants My Head -- But This is My Side of the Story
Business

IGG Beti Kamya Blocks Shs13bn Compensation to ‘Fake’ Land Owner

City Lawyer Arrested for Reportedly Stealing Over Shs200m from Prof George Kanyeihamba
Court

City Lawyer Arrested for Reportedly Stealing Over Shs200m from Prof George Kanyeihamba

LIST: Who Holds What Position in Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom (PFF)? Please Follow our Whatsapp Channel for More Stories Here
Politics

LIST: Who Holds What Position in Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom (PFF)?

SAD! Daily Monitor Editor Dead Shock as Ugandan Student Collapses and Dies During Sports Training University Lecturer Murdered by Suspected Kidnappers, Body Dumped in Mbarara SAD! 13 People, Mostly Clan Members Returning from Introduction Ceremony, Killed in Road Accident after Car Overturned Ugandan Woman Collapses, Dies During Police Recruitment Physical Fitness Test SAD! Three People Burnt Beyond Recognition in Bus Accident Security Guards Killed in Attack on Petrol Station R.I.P: Kabale University Lecturer Killed in Road Accident SAD! Shock as Student, Who Had Gone Out to Have Fun, is Killed SAD! Former Makerere Guild President and Government Critic Dies in Canada Former Vocal Ugandan Female MP Dies FESTIVE SEASON DEATHS: 5 Ugandans Kill Themselves, 8 Die Suddenly R.I.P: Bobi Wine’s Grandmother Dead. Burial Program Released Man Killed in Bar Fight on Christmas Eve SAD! Museveni Minister’s Husband Dead. Cause of Death Revealed SAD NEWS: Popular Ugandan Comedian and Musician Dead THIS LIFE! Uganda’s Digital Marketing Guru Kills Himself, Leaves Behind Shocking Suicide Note
Media Buzz

SAD! Daily Monitor Editor Dead

LIST: See Names of 57 New Secondary School Headteachers Appointed by Education Ministry LIST: See Names of Teachers, Non-Teaching Staff Who Have Landed Government Payroll Jobs (Busoga Seed Schools) LIST: See Names of 1200 Teachers, Non-Teaching Staff Shortlisted for Oral Interviews for Elgon Seed School Government Payroll Jobs (Bugisu, Sebei)
Education

LIST: See Names of 57 New Secondary School Headteachers Appointed by Education Ministry

Ad

Stay Connected

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Archbishop Cyprian Lwanga accuses lawyers Ebert Byenkya, Julius Galisonga and Bainomugisha of pressurizing him over compensation money for church land in Entebbe and Nsambya.

Archbishop Lwanga Reports Top City Lawyers to Museveni Over Church Money

Minister claims mafia after her life over minerals row

Why Museveni is keenly Watching Companies Donating to Covid19 Fund

More Ugandan Covid patients recover but doctors’ allowances delay

Museveni, sacked EC secretary Sam Rwakoojo and NUP leader Bobi Wine

Were Top EC bosses fired over Bobi Wine NUP Party or Ballot Paper Printing scandal?

Watchman Ministries Pastor and Prophet Elvis Mbonye's anointed Joseph Kabuleta has announced his 2021 presidential bid.

Prophet Mbonye’s ‘Anointed’ Kabuleta declares 2021 presidential bid

Former Kampala deputy lord mayor Sarah Kanyike is one of the six dropped ministers appointed senior presidential advisors.

NEW CABINET: Museveni consoles Six DROPPED Ministers with Presidential advisor positions

PAYMENT ALERTS: Allowances for Gulu Sitting Deposited on MPs’ Bank Accounts. See How Much

PAYMENT ALERTS: Allowances for Gulu Sitting Deposited on MPs’ Bank Accounts. See How Much

R.I.P! Tycoon Bitature’s Son Dead

R.I.P! Tycoon Bitature’s Son Dead

IGG Beti Kamya Blocks Shs13bn Compensation to ‘Fake’ Land Owner IGG Beti Kamya: Joel Ssenyonyi Wants My Head -- But This is My Side of the Story

IGG Beti Kamya Blocks Shs13bn Compensation to ‘Fake’ Land Owner

City Lawyer Arrested for Reportedly Stealing Over Shs200m from Prof George Kanyeihamba

City Lawyer Arrested for Reportedly Stealing Over Shs200m from Prof George Kanyeihamba

LIST: Who Holds What Position in Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom (PFF)? Please Follow our Whatsapp Channel for More Stories Here

LIST: Who Holds What Position in Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom (PFF)?

Recent News

R.I.P! Tycoon Bitature’s Son Dead

R.I.P! Tycoon Bitature’s Son Dead

IGG Beti Kamya Blocks Shs13bn Compensation to ‘Fake’ Land Owner IGG Beti Kamya: Joel Ssenyonyi Wants My Head -- But This is My Side of the Story

IGG Beti Kamya Blocks Shs13bn Compensation to ‘Fake’ Land Owner

City Lawyer Arrested for Reportedly Stealing Over Shs200m from Prof George Kanyeihamba

City Lawyer Arrested for Reportedly Stealing Over Shs200m from Prof George Kanyeihamba

LIST: Who Holds What Position in Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom (PFF)? Please Follow our Whatsapp Channel for More Stories Here

LIST: Who Holds What Position in Besigye’s People’s Front for Freedom (PFF)?

ADVERTISEMENT

Ad

The Pearl Times

The Pearl Times Is an online media publication for news and analysis from Uganda, the Greatest lakes Region and the world. The Pearl Times is your trusted source of news and analysis from Uganda and the rest of the world in the beats of politics, business, entertainment, technology, education and health.

Follow Us

Popular Posts

  • From Solomon Sserwanja's 'Audio' to Kakwanzi 'Leaked Video,' Here's How to Verify Fake or AI Generated Videos, Audios Elizabeth Kakwanzi Katanywa: So-Called Leaked Video & Dirty Politics of Western Youth MP Elections?

    Elizabeth Kakwanzi Katanywa: So-Called Leaked Video & Dirty Politics of Western Youth MP Elections?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • ‘Leaked Video’ Aside, Who are Elizabeth Kakwanzi Katanywa’s Opponents in Western Youth MP Election?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • IN PICTURES: Interesting Photos of Elizabeth Kakwanzi Katanywa Strategizing for Western Youth MP Position

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Recent News

R.I.P! Tycoon Bitature’s Son Dead

R.I.P! Tycoon Bitature’s Son Dead

IGG Beti Kamya Blocks Shs13bn Compensation to ‘Fake’ Land Owner IGG Beti Kamya: Joel Ssenyonyi Wants My Head -- But This is My Side of the Story

IGG Beti Kamya Blocks Shs13bn Compensation to ‘Fake’ Land Owner

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2024 - The Pearl Times by The Pearl Times.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
error: Content is protected !!
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • National
    • Business
    • Sports
    • World
  • 2026 Elections
  • People
  • Featured
  • Viewsroom
  • PROSE & POETRY
  • Archives

© 2024 - The Pearl Times by The Pearl Times.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.