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Writer Norman Tumuhimbise detained

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Author and activist Norman Tumuhimbise is under detention on unknown charges, following his social media advertisement of launch a new book. Armed men reportedly raided the offices of the Alternative movement, a pressure group which advocates for equity in Uganda and is led by activist …

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Wife, lawyers demand unconditional release of Kakwenza

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing satirical novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija are demanding his immediate release. On Tuesday, plain-clothed operatives re-arrested Kakwenza from Kitalya prison, moments after he was granted bail. Kakwenza had been released by Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Douglas Singiza on a cash bail of 500,000 Shillings. …

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Novelist Kakwenza seeks bail on medical grounds

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Satirical novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has asked Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court to release him on bail to enable him seek treatment for torture injuries. Kakwenza appeared before the court presided over by the Chief Magistrate Dr Douglas Singiza through a zoom link connection to Kitalya …

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