• Kasuku dismisses “spy” allegations following meeting with President Museveni.
  • Credits Zubeda’s interview with Peace Mutuuzo for helping form the creators’ circle.
  • Says funds will be distributed based on presidential guidance and fairness.

Just days after meeting Yoweri Museveni and receiving financial support for a digital creators’ circle, media personality Kasuku has broken his silence on the backlash that has followed.

Speaking during an appearance on Spark TV, the Talk & Talk show host said he is unbothered by critics who have labelled him a “spy” and accused him of betrayal.

According to Kasuku, harsh words are nothing new in his life. He recalled how, when his grandmother passed away, some of his critics mockingly told him to call the President for condolences.

“People have called me worse things before. Words are just words — they don’t buy milk,” Kasuku said.

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He believes the current criticism stems from the money recently extended to the circle to support digital creators. Kasuku claimed some individuals are positioning themselves as more knowledgeable or more deserving, yet, in his view, they did not contribute to the groundwork that led to the support.

“If anyone thinks they can do a better job than me, they are free to take over. I am comfortable and I don’t need money that will send me to prison,” he added.

Kasuku noted that the initiative was a result of collective effort, highlighting work done alongside fellow creators such as Zubeda. He pointed to an interview Zubeda conducted with State Minister Peace Mutuuzo as one of the moments that helped solidify the group and eventually attract recognition.

On how the funds will be shared, Kasuku said he intends to seek guidance from President Museveni on whether the support is strictly for TikTokers or for a broader range of digital creators, including Ugandans active on X and other platforms.

He also warned of possible “organized attacks” allegedly fueled by individuals seeking a larger share of the funds. However, he clarified that he represents digital creators within the circle — not every Ugandan — and urged others to focus on their own work.