Tag: Bobi Wine

Uganda female presidential candidate hit by cash crunch

Ms Kalembe made the announcement while appealing for funds from the public.

Museveni hints at postponing General Election over virus fears

Public gatherings including political rallies have already been banned as part of social distancing measures to halt the spread of the virus.

Machete-wielding mob attacks Jose Chameleone’s brother in South Africa

Pallaso, the Ugandan musician who is also Jose Chameleone’s brother, was injured in a xenophobic attack in South Africa on Wednesday.

Uganda and Zambia reject Huawei spying allegations

Uganda has denied allegations it hacked into the encrypted communications of musician-turned-MP Bobi Wine. The Wall Street Journal alleges Ugandan officials worked with technicians from telecoms company Huawei to infiltrate the politician’s WhatsApp chat group, named Firebase crew after his band. It says authorities then “scuppered his plans to organise street rallies” and arrested Bobi Wine […]

Bobi Wine charged with ‘annoying’ Yoweri Museveni

Ugandan pop star and presidential aspirant Bobi Wine has been charged with intending to “alarm, annoy or ridicule” President Yoweri Museveni. Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has also been charged with inciting violence after being accused of calling on his supporters to physically harm the president. The singer denies the charges. Champion […]

Bobi Wine charged with ‘annoying’ Yoweri Museveni

Ugandan pop star and presidential aspirant Bobi Wine has been charged with intending to “alarm, annoy or ridicule” President Yoweri Museveni. Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has also been charged with inciting violence after being accused of calling on his supporters to physically harm the president. The singer denies the charges. Champion […]

Bobi Wine to challenge Museveni in 2021 presidential race

Bobi Wine has officially announced that he will run for president in the 2021 election.