Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Security Taskforce has cautioned politicians against making statements that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) does not exist in Uganda. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala today, Fred Enanga, the spokesperson of the Uganda Police said they are concerned that in the …
Read More »Bobi Wine, Besigye in new alliance against Museveni
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former FDC president Dr Kizza Besigye and Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, have announced a new alliance against President Yoweri Museveni. Dubbed, the United Forces of Change, the two principals who were flanked by members of their respective camps used the …
Read More »‘We want 2021 elections on time’
How People Power, JEEMA, FDC are uniting against Museveni THE INDEPENDENT | ISAAC KHISA | The steps President Yoweri Museveni and his government have taken to contain the coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic will make a big difference in the upcoming 2021 general elections. But to whose advantage? Watching these …
Read More »Kyarenga concerts cancelled illegally -: Justice Nambayo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court has quashed an order by Uganda Police Force stopping events promoters from organising Kyarenga music concert featuring Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine. In her judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Esther Nambayo said the letter issued by police …
Read More »VIDEO: Bobi Wine lights up Mothers’ Day night with online show
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine Sunday night put up a live online performance from his home on the outskirts of Kampala, to mark Mother’s Day. The show dominated social media, coming at a time when live shows are no longer possible …
Read More »Govt dismisses Bobi Wine offer to airlift Ugandans stranded in China
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Foreign Affairs Ministry has rubbished a proposal by Kyandondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi to repatriate Ugandans and Africans stuck in China. In a letter dated 15th of April addressed to the Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, Kyagulanyi said he has partnered with …
Read More »People Power Deputy Leader to focus on grassroot mobilisation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly appointed Deputy leader of the People Power Movement has said she will focus on building grass-root support. Dr. Lina Zedriga Waru, a renowned activist was unveiled on Wednesday as Deputy to Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. …
Read More »Bobi Wine picks Dr. Zedriga Lina Waru as deputy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has today named veteran women’s rights activist Dr. Zedriga Lina Waru as his deputy. She was unveiled today by People Power President Robert Kyagulanyi. “Comrade Zedriga is a distinguished activist, lawyer and university lecturer. She is a retired judicial officer, author …
Read More »Artists, opinion leaders ‘add rhythm’ to fight against COVID-19
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Artists and opinion leaders across the globe have embraced the power of music to encourage the public and warn about the dangers of the new strain of Coronavirus’ COVID-19, which is ravaging the world. In some of the lyrics, artists, both local and international are …
Read More »Young Africans want more democracy
Their ageing rulers are finding new ways to thwart them | THE INDEPENDENT | One day in January Comlan Hugues Sossoukpe woke before dawn in Lomé, the capital of Togo, and slipped across the frontier to a safe house in Benin. It was only the second time he had been …
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