Erias Lukwago

Erias Lukwago

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Erias Lukwago is a Ugandan lawyer and politician, known for his advocacy for human rights and his role as a legal representative for opposition figures, including Kizza Besigye. He has been vocal about the government's treatment of political dissidents and has called for urgent medical care for Besigye, highlighting the deteriorating health conditions of political prisoners in Uganda.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
253,456
Power
1,496$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 1 3.00 0.43% +0% 59,308,690 253,456 $350,000 1,496$
Totals 1 59,308,690 253,456 $350,000 1,496$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Erias Lukwago is a former Kampala mayor who is currently pleading for bail due to deteriorating health while in custody. 3

Mail & Guardian: The plight of Erias Lukwago and the price of dissent in the Pearl of Africa

Kenya Kenya: Erias Lukwago represents the country’s opposition figure Kizza Besigye. 5

The Standard: Friction in EAC as Karua is deported from Ugandac

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Erias Lukwago is a Ugandan lawyer colleague of Martha Karua. 5

BBC: Kenya's ex-justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers body says

France France: Erias Lukwago is an opposition lawyer who reported that over 600 Ugandans were arrested for protesting against Museveni's victory. 5

Le Monde: En Ouganda, 30 membres de l’opposition tués et 2 000 arrestations, selon le chef de l’armée

Kenya Kenya: Erias Lukwago, the mayor of Kampala, described the upcoming election as a 'face off' between ordinary Ugandans and President Yoweri Museveni. 6

The Standard: Ugandan opposition denounces 'military state' ahead of election

Kenya Kenya: Defence lawyer Erias Lukwago questioned the denial of bail despite the conditions being met. 6

The Standard: Uganda court denies bail for opposition leader Kizza Besigye

Tanzania Tanzania: Erias Lukwago is one of Besigye's lawyers who requested the court to order medical treatment for him. 5

Mwananchi: Besigye afikishwa mahakamani kwa ‘wheel chair’, ashitakiwa kwa uhaini