Godfrey Olukya

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Born in eastern Uganda, I have a degree in mass communication from Makerere University and worked as a reporter for New Vision newspaper between 1991 and 2003, and as a in reporter for AP in Uganda between 2003 and 2010. I’ve been a freelance journalist since 2012. I’m married, have four children and my hobbies include reading, watching football and playing table tennis.

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Uganda’s Museveni holds on to presidency in contested elections

Incumbent Museveni emerged victorious in Uganda’s elections. His main rival Bobi Wine was put under house arrest, then released following a court ruling.

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Six rangers killed in an attack on Congo’s Virunga Park

The attack by the Mai-Mai militia which resulted in six Virunga National Park rangers losing their lives isn’t an isolated incident.

Uganda is on fire. Why riots broke out in the once stable nation

A look at the events behind the recent violence in Uganda, where riots broke out following opposition candidate Bobi Wine’s arrest, leaving 45 people dead.

A super PET-eating enzyme could become a key ally in tackling plastic pollution

Molecules that eat up plastic waste, including PET bottles, may soon become widely used as scientists leap ahead in developing new super enzymes.