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Bobi Wine condemns detention of Sarah Bireete, calls charges politically motivated

Bobi Wine condemns detention of Sarah Bireete, calls charges politically motivated

KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly condemned the continued detention and remand of human rights lawyer and activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, describing it as a calculated move by the state to silence outspoken voices ahead o

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Dr. Sarah Bireete set for court appearance today

Dr. Sarah Bireete set for court appearance today

KAMPALA, Uganda — Dr. Sarah Bireete, the executive director of the Center for Constitutional Governance, is expected to appear before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday following her arrest earlier this week.Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Luke Oweyesig

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Security on alert over planned women-led protest over Sarah Bireete arrest

Security on alert over planned women-led protest over Sarah Bireete arrest

Security agencies are on high alert following reports of a planned women-led protest in Kampala over the arrest of Centre for Constitutional Governance director Sarah Bireete.detained human rights activist Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (C

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New Year; Political attire, rhetoric banned at Buganda Kingdom’s Enkuuka

New Year; Political attire, rhetoric banned at Buganda Kingdom’s Enkuuka

With the country gripped by election fever, organisers and police say they plan to ensure the event remains a cultural rather than a partisan affair.Security forces and Buganda Kingdom officials have issued a warning ahead of the annual "Enkuuka" New Year’s Eve festival, declaring that p

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Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackout

Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackout

Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackoutUgandan politician and opposition leader Bobi Wine is encouraging his constituents to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, in the lead-up to the country’s election, allegin

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Museveni Pledges Shs1bn Boost for Mechanics’ SACCOs in Kampala

Museveni Pledges Shs1bn Boost for Mechanics’ SACCOs in Kampala

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to inject Shs1 billion into each mechanics’ Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) operating within Kampala, in a move aimed at strengthening the informal automotive sector and improving access to affordable financing.The commitme

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There is no threat we cannot deal with” – UPDF to Bobi Wine amid calls to mob polling stations

There is no threat we cannot deal with” – UPDF to Bobi Wine amid calls to mob polling stations

Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Defence Public Information Officer said the UPDF (R) has warned National Unity Platform's Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine (L) that the army has the capacity to deal with any threat should he incite masses to cause violence during next month's pollsKampala, Uga

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'I am not part of you' - Gen OtafiIre disowns UPDF over brutality

'I am not part of you' - Gen OtafiIre disowns UPDF over brutality

The bush-war veteran made a stinging rebuke of the current military establishment, invoking his revolutionary roots to condemn the high-handedness of security forces during the ongoing election season.Minister of Internal Affairs, Major General (Rtd) Kahinda OtafIire, has distanced himself

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Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against Inaction

Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against Inaction

Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against InactionUNAIDS Executive Director Winnie ByanyimaBrasilia, Brazil — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has issued a stark warning that the global fight against HIV/AIDS is at a critical juncture, cautioning that

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The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

Supporters of Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye participate in the 'walk to work' campaign that protests higher food and fuel prices in Kalerwe suburb on Thursday, April 21, 2011 (Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/AP)By Oweyegha-AfunaduulaI do not usually argue with my children, whose age

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