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By Kasirye Ronald
Outside the BBC headquarters in London, an Ugandan Canadian activist stands with his fist raised, capturing global attention with a gesture that has come to symbolize Uganda’s ongoing struggle for justice. The man in the photo, widely known as Kyuma Kya Yesu, continues to live in exile after years of harassment by Ugandan authorities. His presence today carries even more weight, not only for what he represents but also for the evidence he is sharing with the world right now.
Kyuma Kya Yesu, whose real name is Ntege Williams, first draws national attention in 2017 when he publicly confronts politician Simeo Nsubuga over the attempt to remove the presidential age limit. That confrontation leads to his arrest and marks the beginning of intensified persecution. After fleeing Uganda, he maintains his activism abroad, using every available platform to expose abuses at home. Many supporters call him “Jesus’ machine,” a reference to his unwavering commitment to political freedom.
Today, he is making one of his strongest appeals yet.
“I am sharing horrible pictures and video evidence of torture by UPDF, SFC, Police, JATT and the Uganda Prison Service,” he says after posting new footage outside the BBC building in London. “These acts are committed against Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and innocent Ugandans who are tired of a forty year dictator. I encourage everyone to keep sharing whatever they record. One day at a time, justice will be served.”
His message comes just a day after his birthday. It is a reminder of the personal sacrifices made by many activists. With eighteen years of experience in Ugandan media, he knows how powerful information can be when exposing repression, and how quickly truth can disappear when citizens stay silent.
A Human Rights Crisis That Continues to Escalate
Across Uganda, reports of torture, disappearances and aggressive crackdowns on opposition supporters continue to surface. The new images circulating online show severe beatings, degrading treatment and chaotic arrests carried out by security agencies during political activities involving the National Unity Platform.
“These patterns reflect what we have been documenting for more than a decade,” says a Kampala based human rights lawyer who requests anonymity for safety reasons. “The impunity among security forces is now deeply rooted. Torture is not an allegation. It is a documented fact.”
United Nations Special Rapporteurs continue to publish reports describing widespread violations, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances and the use of unofficial detention centers. Despite repeated international warnings, the situation on the ground remains the same.
The Diaspora Raises Its Voice
Ugandans living abroad are becoming some of the strongest voices in the call for accountability. Cities such as London, Toronto and Washington now serve as rallying points for protests, digital campaigns and global outreach. Many of these activists carry their own experiences of intimidation, exile and disrupted careers.
“We share this evidence not for likes, but for survival,” says Ronald K, a Ugandan media professional now living abroad after nearly three decades in journalism. “The violence we see is not isolated. It is coordinated and meant to break anyone who demands change.”
A Growing Alarm for the International Community
Scholars warn that Uganda is entering a dangerous period.
“The silence of the international community is worrying,” says Dr. Miriam Okoth, a researcher who studies authoritarianism in East Africa. “Excessive force during elections is a sign that democratic space is collapsing. Uganda is facing a serious crisis of legitimacy.”
A Call That Grows Stronger Each Day
Even with rising fear in Kampala, the determination of ordinary citizens continues to strengthen. Every shared image, every testimony and every protest abroad adds pressure to a system that has operated with impunity for decades.
As Kyuma Kya Yesu says in his message today:
“Keep sharing. Keep exposing. Every image we send out is an act of resistance.”
In a country where information has become both a tool of protection and a target for suppression, these voices are shaping the frontline of the struggle. Their call is clear. Uganda deserves justice. Uganda deserves dignity. Uganda deserves a future where citizens live without fear of their own government.
By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post
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