Bobi Wine’s heartfelt message to Kenyans

Ugandan pop-star-cum-politician Bobi Wine arrived home after being treated for beatings he allegedly received from security officers after his arrest last month in Uganda.

This led to the death of his driver, who was shot by police officers.

Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi was detained sparking off protests against his detention and torture on social media under the hashtag #freebobiwine and offline demos in Uganda and Kenya.

Bobi had a special message for Kenyans who showed him support during that turbulent time.

“I will quickly remind you about our Swahili speaking brothers across Africa who stood with us. In a special way, I would like to appreciate the Kenyan brothers and sisters. The Kenyan legislators who stood with us, the Kenyan artistes and the Kenyan writers. That was a reminder that you have always stood with us all throughout history but am glad that you are still standing with us even at this defining point in our history as Ugandans,” Bobi said during a press conference. 

The member of parliament went on to offer his condolences to Tanzanians after the tragic lake accident where the MV Nyerere ferry overturned in Lake Victoria claiming the lives of 224 people.

“I want to commiserate with our Tanzanian brothers and sisters, the families and relatives of those who suffered in the boat accident on Lake Victoria. We continue to stand with you comrades poleni sana,” said Bobi Wine.

The firebrand MP also had a message to security forces that manhandled him and other opposition leaders during the Arua Municipality by-election.

“We are not fighting you [the police force and UPDF], we are fighting for you, because you are also Ugandans that are going through the same challenges like us,” he said.

He said all Ugandans— irrespective of their profession, religious and political affiliation— should be concerned about the state of Uganda and do something to change it.