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Since December 11 last year, security officers have assaulted more than 20 journalists covering opposition events

Daily Monitor Wednesday February 17 2021 NTV journalist John Cliff Wamala's head being stitched following an injury he sustained when security officers attacked a group of journalists covering Bobi Wine petition. PHOTOS/ NICHOLAS BAMULANZEKI Summary In a statement on December 27, Enanga said that “journalists were regrettably caught up” in a confrontation with supporters of Bobi Wine in Masaka, and said that the police Media Crimes Unit had opened investigations into the incident. He said that police “pledge better protection cover” to journalists covering campaigns. Advertisement Sev...

I’ll not abandon comedy, says Jinja City Mayor-elect Tuesday January 26 2021 Jinja City Mayor-elect Peter Okocha Kasolo casts his vote at PMM Girls’ Polling Station in Jinja last week. PHOTO/ DENIS EDEMA Advertisement                                                                                        JINJA- Mr Peter Okocha Kasolo, a comedian who won the Jinja City mayoral race, has vowed to continue entertaining his audience, saying the art is different from his official role. The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate last week defeated nin...

Daily Monitor Sunday January 24 2021 This photo shows a combination of "unique winners" from Uganda's 2021 electoral season. PHOTO/COMBO/NMG. Summary A shoemaker takes charge of Iganga District, a comedian will be in charge of Jinja City, a 75-year-old wins the district chair in Rakai, while a ruling NRM party member is fourth time lucky in Kasese District. We take a look at special winners from around the country. Advertisement Sunday Monitor traces some of the figures who stand out. Ezra Gabula: Shoemaker at helm of Iganga District  IGANGA. Mr Ezra Gabula was on Wednesday elected Iganga ...