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Ugandan comedian says he won’t quit after being elected mayor

Peter Okocha Kasolo [Photo: Courtesy]

Peter Okocha Kasolo, a Ugandan comedian turned politician, has revealed that despite his win in the just-concluded general elections, he will continue entertaining his fans as the craft does not interfere with his Jinja City mayor role. The Buwekula bred 40-year-old comic, who also doubles up as a radio presenter, is revered in the city for bringing to life the character of Baba Kasolo with a Jinja-based comedy group, Swengere.

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