Jimmy Spire Ssentongo

Jimmy Spire Ssentongo is an Associate Dean (Research and Publication), School of Postgraduate Studies and Research at Uganda Martyrs University, Uganda Martyrs University

A protester in Nairobi, Kenya, displays a poster calling for Bobi Wine’s release. Daniel Irungu/EPA

August 24, 2018

Uganda: who is Bobi Wine and why is he creating such a fuss?

Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, Uganda Martyrs University

Bobi Wine entered the political arena with a relatively consistent background of politically critical music.

A police officer takes a picture of a royal guard to Charles Wesley Mumbere, king of the Rwenzururu kingdom, during the November crackdown. Reuters/James Akena

December 14, 2016

Royal massacre and king’s detention point to what Uganda is becoming

Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, Uganda Martyrs University

It comes as no surprise that nationhood in Uganda is still an elusive idea. Many people associate with their ethnic groups more affectionately than with their country.

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