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Barbie deserves medal for taking on 40 soldiers – Luzzi

Reactions have continued to pour in from across Uganda’s political and civil society landscape following reports that Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi, wife of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), was assaulted and her home was violently raided by security forces. Among the voices condemning the incident was businessman and politician Abraham Luzzi, whose comments added…

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Winnie Byanyima slams attack on Barbie, calls it state of terror

Several prominent Ugandans and voices on social media have condemned the reported overnight raid on the home of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and the alleged assault on his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, who is currently admitted at Nsambya Hospital. Among the strongest critics was Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director…

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Gen Muhoozi denies assault on Bobi Wine’s wife

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has denied allegations that soldiers assaulted Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi, the wife of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, following a reported overnight security operation at the family’s home in Magere. Responding to claims circulating on social media and statements by…

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Barbie Kyagulanyi hospitalised after ‘assault by SFC soldiers’

Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi, the wife of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital following a violent overnight raid on the family’s home in Magere, according to the opposition leader. In a statement, Bobi Wine said hundreds of security personnel stormed the residence in the…

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