Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four local comedians commonly known by their stage name as Bizonto have been granted bail. They were re-arrested on Friday on charges of promoting sectarianism and offensive communication. The four; Julius Sserwanja, also known as Kidomoole, Mbabaali Maliseeri (Uncle Luyuguumo), Gold Ki Matono, also known …
Read More »Human rights activists demand release of Bizonto, Kiwewa and Basajja Mivule
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human rights activists are demanding for the immediate and unconditional release of local music artist, Gerald Kiwewa, Bizonto comedians and Baba TV talk show host, Abby Ssewakiryanga alias Basajja Mivule. Kiwewa was arrested five days ago for allegedly defaming Kayunga Woman MP, Idah Erios …
Read More »ON BIZONTO: A time for introspection
COMMENT | PAUL KALUNGI | “If you ever wish to understand anything, study its birth and its development”. So if you want to understand Bizonto’s drama on the current government in power, rather than reading the day’s headlines, study its development and evolution from FRONASA to PRA to NRA …
Read More »Four Radio Simba employees arrested for promoting sectarianism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four Radio Simba employees have been arrested. Known for their stage name Bizonto, the four were picked up from the Radio Simba offices in Bukoto early today on charges of sectarianism. They include Julius Sserwanja also known as Kidomoole, Mbabaali Maliseeri (Uncle Luyuguumo) Sssaabakaaki Peter …
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