“As police, we responded to information as soon as we received it regarding the mob action. Upon arrival at the scene, Sidney was found critically injured but still alive. He was rushed to Mulago Hospital for medical attention, where he succumbed to his injuries,” Rusoke said.
The faction further alleged that ordinary members were subjected to inflated nomination fees while incumbent leaders paid nothing, and that a party printer purchased for more than UGX 250 million ahead of the 2016 elections has disappeared without explanation or accountability from auditors.
Nam served at New Vision for nearly three decades, covering business, environment, and politics. After retiring from active journalism, he ventured into tourism, marketing, and book publishing.
On December 5, 2020, Sgt. Emmanuel Matsipa, a ranger with the Uganda Wildlife Authority was killed by armed poachers. Matsipa and his five colleagues were ambushed by approximately five poachers while on duty, and during the exchange of fire, one poacher was killed, and he too lost his life.