RIP: Top Facts About Major Kazoora The Author Of ‘Betrayed By My Leader’, Former Museveni Ally Turned Critic

By Our Reporter

Major (Rtd) John Kazoora died last evening after a long illness. Kazoora was a prominent Ugandan politician, military officer, and outspoken advocate for democratic governance. Known for his unwavering principles and reformist stance, Kazoora played a significant role both in Uganda’s armed liberation struggle and in its opposition politics.

Key Facts About John Kazoora:

• Military Background:
  Kazoora joined the National Resistance Army (NRA) in the early 1980s during the armed struggle that brought President Yoweri Museveni to power. He rose to the rank of Major and served in the early years of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government.
• Academic Credentials:
  After military service, he earned a degree in Political Science from Makerere University, giving him both tactical and ideological grounding.
• Political Career:
  He served as Member of Parliament for Kashari County in Mbarara District from 1996 to 2006. During his tenure in the Sixth and Seventh Parliaments, Kazoora became known for his articulate and fearless contributions, especially on matters concerning governance and constitutionalism.
• Opposition and Reform:
  Disillusioned by what he saw as the increasing authoritarianism of the NRM, he became a founding member of the Parliamentary Advocacy Forum (PAFO)—a reformist pressure group that evolved into the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Within the FDC, he served in key leadership roles, including Secretary for Defense, Security, and Internal Affairs.
• Author:
  He is best known for his bold political memoir, “Betrayed By My Leader”, in which he chronicled internal efforts to resist the removal of presidential term limits in Uganda. The book is widely regarded as a critical account of Uganda’s democratic backsliding and his personal fallout with President Museveni.
• Legacy:
  Major Kazoora is remembered as a principled and fearless reformer who championed multiparty democracy and accountability. His life’s work inspired many young Ugandans to engage in civic action and political reform.
• Death:
  His passing marked the loss of a significant figure in Uganda’s political and military history, mourned by both allies and adversaries.

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