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The now deceased Archbishop of Kampala Arch-diocese, Kizito Lwanga leaves a mark as a perceived cryptic of the reigning government with these as some of his remarkable statements

Daily Monitor Saturday April 03 2021 Archbishop Lwanga and President Museveni pictured at State House, Nakasero in April 2018 after a meeting following a Good Friday sermon (2018) where the prelate revealed that his life had been threatened by an anonymous caller who claimed the state had received information linking him to a plot to overthrow the government. PHOTO/PPU/ FILE Summary On February 15, Dr Lwanga pelted condemnation at security forces after a wave of abductions and torture had been ...

"It will be very hard to cope with this unimaginable loss"~ Bobi Wine

Daily Monitor Tuesday March 16 2021 The Baganda have a popular saying about the tree for which one sought an axe, being felled by the wind. Kyewayagaliz’embazzi kibuyag’asudde. National Unity Platform former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi,  aka Bobi Wine, has called upon Ugandans to “demonstrate peacefully” against what he calls the stealing of his (their) victory. You can almost touch the glee with which his detractors will take this call in case it comes to fruition.  From...

NUP supporters lose bid to block trial in Army court March 16, 2021 Some of the NUP supporters arrive at the army court The High court has dismissed an application filed by 49 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, seeking to block their trial in the Army General Court Martial over illegal possession of ammunition.  Lady justice Esta Nambayo dismissed the application tody Tuesday on grounds that it lacks merit, saying the process leading to the ...

Kyagulanyi protests

March 15, 2021 Army patrolling the city streets National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has been arrested in downtown Kampala. Kyagulanyi and several members of the NUP were heading to the City Square to protest against the continued abduction, arrest and alleged killing of opposition supporters. The army has since taken over the city security with several combat vehicles now seen patrolling the streets and sharpshooters taking positions on top of city buildings.  ...

Daily Monitor Monday March 15 2021 This photo taken on March 15, 2021 shows NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine and other party members being arrested by police in Kampala during a protest over missing supporters. PHOTO/ ABUBAKER LUBOWA Summary Although Bobi Wine insists his call is for peaceful protests, the security Ministry Gen Elly Tumwine recently warned and said the Kyadondo Eat MP and his supporters are only using the protest as a scapegoat to cause chaos and violence. Adver...

National Unity Platform (NUP) party leader Bobi Wine is calling on Ugandans to ‘rise up peacefully’ against President Yoweri Museveni.

March 4, 2021 EC spokesperson Paul Bukenya In an attempt to counter what it calls "fake news", the Electoral Commission (EC) has released the declaration form from Anyang polling station in Padyere county, Nebbi district. However, the figures on the declaration form don’t add up and contradict what is on its tally sheet. The declaration form tweeted by EC shows that 323 votes were cast at that polling station yet after totalling the votes that candidates got and the invalid votes; the figure...