Witchcraft and politics: Uganda’s election season sparks supernatural surge

As Uganda heads into its election season, some candidates are turning to unconventional methods to gain an edge. In Eastern Uganda, Rosie Mukite, a witch doctor, says she has seen a noticeable increase in visits from political hopefuls seeking supernatural help.

“When a person comes and asks me if they will go through or fail, I normally give them some medicine so they can win the election and their opponent will not go through,” she…