Why government should work with the musicians producing it – including Bobi Wine | DOMINIC D.B. MAKWA | Ugandan pop musicians have released a raft of songs and music videos to educate and alert the public about COVID-19. Notable among them have been Bobi Wine and Nubian Li’s `Corona Virus …
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Why their alliance is an inconvenience Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | Did youthful music superstar and Kyadondo East MP Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine commit a political blunder by appearing beside opposition strongman Kizza Besigye recently? The leading opposition duo appeared on the same podium on June …
Read More »INDEPENDENT: Why Besigye-Bobi alliance is an inconvenience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Besigye –Bobi Wine: Why their alliance is an inconvenience ANALYSIS Fighting COVID-19 with music: Why government should work with the musicians producing it – including Bobi Wine THE LAST WORD Uganda’s misguided COVID …
Read More »Police cautions politicians against disputing existence of COVID-19 in Uganda
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. …
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