The new internet tax will not be imposed on mobile data purchased for research, medical or educational purposes… Mobile phone users in Uganda have been hit by a new internet tax on mobile data in a move the country’s opposition leader branded a new assault on freedom of speech. The levy came into effect on … Read more
The Ugandan government has arrested activist and opposition leader Bobi Wine as fresh protest broke out in the South African country. The arrest of wine was disclosed by his office in a statement. The statement said Bobi Wine was arrested for leading peace demonstration against, abduction and killing of his followers. ‘Bobi Wine arrested as … Read more
Elections Uganda’s main opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, on Monday petitioned the Supreme Court, seeking the nullification of President Yoweri Musevevi’s victory in last month’s election. Reports from Kampala said Kyagulanyi, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), filed the petition against President Museveni, the Electoral Commission and the Attorney General. Kyagulanyi contends … Read more
He said is under house arrest to prevent potential unrest. Opposition leader placed under house arrest since January 14. The Uganda government has disclosed the reason for the continued incarceration of Bobi Wine, opposition leader and presidential candidate of the National Unity Platform (NUP), days after the general election in the country. Ofwono Opondo, government … Read more
Bobi Wine and his family were placed under house arrest Bob shares current update on the saga Sowore responded to his tweet on Social media For 4 days now, Bobi Wine and his wife have been under house arrest as they are surrounded by soldiers. He previously reported that they were under siege. Bobi Wine … Read more
Collation of the January 14 presidential election results in Uganda that pitched incumbent President, Yoweri Museveni whose 35-year reign is being challenged majorly by former popstar cum lawmaker, Bobi Wine is underway. While the Internet has been shutdown for the past three days in the East-Central African country, Bobi Wine has managed to get to … Read more
One of the opposition candidates for Uganda’s presidency, Bobi Wine has been re-arrested with his campaign team in Kalangala, the country’s central region. The 38-year-old pop star cum politician who raised awareness this Wednesday, December 30, 2020, via his verified Twitter account said “Bobi Wine and his whole campaign crew was arrested in Kalangala! Media … Read more
Uganda politician, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine has said COVID-19 is not the real reason why Nigerian singer, Omah Lay was arrested. Eko Hot Blog had reported that Omah Lay and Tems were arrested and locked in Uganda prison for flouting COVID-19 order. Following their arrest, there has been several reactions from … Read more