Uganda just nuked a major media watchdog right before the big vote. The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations halted operations at the African Centre for Media Excellence in Kampala. Stephen Okello claims this group threatened national security laws. He rejected ideas that this decision connects with upcoming polls.
This organization spent fifteen years training reporters throughout Africa. They join a list of restricted groups like the Alliance for Election Finance Monitoring and the Human Rights Network for Journalists–Uganda. Chapter Four: Uganda also faces similar restrictions.
Dr Peter G Mwesige feels this move aims to kill public scrutiny. He posted on X that independent outlets must monitor official power. Authorities directed Chapter Four to stop everything pending investigation while police ensure they comply.
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu blasted these shutdowns as attacks on democracy. He linked the drama to Sarah Bireete getting arrested recently. Kyagulanyi argues the state uses security excuses to quiet loud voices.
This organization spent fifteen years training reporters throughout Africa. They join a list of restricted groups like the Alliance for Election Finance Monitoring and the Human Rights Network for Journalists–Uganda. Chapter Four: Uganda also faces similar restrictions.
Dr Peter G Mwesige feels this move aims to kill public scrutiny. He posted on X that independent outlets must monitor official power. Authorities directed Chapter Four to stop everything pending investigation while police ensure they comply.
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu blasted these shutdowns as attacks on democracy. He linked the drama to Sarah Bireete getting arrested recently. Kyagulanyi argues the state uses security excuses to quiet loud voices.
