Hash tags, nude protests and why we must respect these kids for cooking

Back in the day, the Uganda Police had come to an interesting compromise with some opposition politicians and civil society actors who wanted to protest against government inefficiencies. It guaranteed a win-win situation for both sides and even more importantly, duped the public.

If you wanted to hold a protest, you would inform the Inspector General of Police, who – or his officers – would call a press conference to advise you against that course of action. Conversely, you would also address a presser, bellicosely telling him off and assuring him that you wouldn’t be deterred…