Daily Monitor
Monday February 01 2021
A photo montage of National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine and U.S ambassador to Uganda Natalie Brown. PHOTOS/ FILE
Summary
In the meeting which was also attended by NUP Secretary General David Rubongoya, Ms Brown is said to have commended the participation of candidates from across Uganda’s political spectrum in the country’s recent elections while noting the United States’ “deep and continuing concern about the extrajudicial detention of opposition political party members, the reported disappearance of several opposition supporters, and continued restrictions on the NUP’s operations.”
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The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown Saturday held an introductory meeting with National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine days after she was blocked from visiting his home where he had been confined by security since January 14.
But a brave face of those calling the shots – and pushing him forward. We need to believe Mr Museveni when he tells us he doesn’t want to be in power. He has had a good life – and would undoubtedly enjoy a good one if he peacefully left office.
There is no reason why after 35 years in power, at 76, one still braves the stresses and insults that come with the presidency. I am getting convinced Museveni is not as obsessed with the presidency as he is made to appear. In truth, Museveni too, needs liberation from those clearly pumping up his ego to appear he is greedy for power.
The East African
Monday January 25 2021
Summary
US, Canada and European Union have raised concerns over rampant crackdown on opposition candidates and demanded action against security officers accused of perpetuating impunity.
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A quarter of a century after being listed among a new breed of progressive African leaders, Uganda s President Yoweri Museveni faces an uphill struggle to win back western allies and reassert his legitimacy after a disputed election which followed violent campaigns.
In power since winning a guerrilla war in 1986, President Museveni was announced winner of the January 14 election, his sixth, with 58.6 percent of the vote. However, with his main challenger, the musician and MP Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu aka Bobi Wine under house arrest since election day, and with evidence continuing to emerge of widespread fraud, widespread concerns remain.
The judge also ordered for “immediate restoration” of Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi’s freedom and liberties after the AG told court that her movements are not restricted