John Okot, Author at African Arguments

Police at an opposition rally in Uganda in April 2022. Credit: Bobi Wine/Facebook.

May 10, 2022

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Museveni’s plan to jail rivals for even longer and how it might backfire

Uganda’s president wants to eradicate bail for capital offences, but even some in his own party aren’t sure it’s a good idea. For over eight months, ...

Jose Chameleone (left) and Bobi Wine (right) performing together in 2018.

Politics Society Top story Uganda

By John Okot

October 13, 2021

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“Beggars and bailouts”: The new political rift in Uganda’s music scene

Earlier this year, musicians were largely united against the government as several ran as opposition candidates. Not so much anymore. This July, a hotel in the ...

“We need to stick together”: Meet the family made up of Ongwen’s ex-wives

After escaping the LRA, the former “wives” of the convicted war criminal were shunned by their families. So they decided to be their own. When Dilis ...

LGBTQ community paralegals in Uganda, facing away from the camera to shield their identities. Credit: John Okot.

Society Top story Uganda

By John Okot

October 29, 2020

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“Someone willing to help people like me”: Uganda’s LGBTQ paralegals

Queer Ugandans who face discrimination often find it impossible to get legal support. But some are training as paralegals so they can help each other. This ...