
The article discusses the role of ordinary Ugandans within security forces and the judiciary as contributors to what is termed the Machinery of Injustice. It reflects on the emotional impact of seeing images of Eddy Mutwe, the former chief bodyguard of Bobi Wine, highlighting the broader implications of their actions on society.
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