In Uganda, young women like Margaret Natabi and Claire Namara are leading anti-corruption protests, challenging corruption that they believe harms marginalized groups, particularly women. Natabi is among those arrested in July during the famous 'march to parliament in protest.
during the famous"march to parliament in protest." The march followed a social media campaign by young Uganda ns using the hashtag #Stop Corruption . 25-year-old Claire Namara has come out to challenge the status quo. She was charged with disturbing a lawful religious assembly. During her protest, Namara called attention to the government's failure to provide girls with basic necessities like sanitary pads.
The emergence of a young breed of female anti-corruption actors in Uganda has triggered debate. For some, these young people have broken the formal and cultural barriers about women and corruption. Five senior Ugandan officials wereUntil recently, Margaret Natabi would never have dreamed of taking her anti-corruption fight on the streets of Uganda's capital, Kampala.
The capital Kampala has been put in lockdown amid fears of a youth-led protest against government corruption. There have been early reports of demonstrators being arrested. In the heart of Uganda, where vibrant culture meets breathtaking landscapes, a dark shadow looms over the corridors of power. Kemitoma Siperia Mollie, Praise Aloikin, and Kobusingye Norah appear in court early in September. They were charged with common nuisance., representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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