Bobi Wine Rallies Uganda Behind Dr Spire Ssentongo as Shs30 Million Court Bill Looms

A High Court contempt ruling has left Ugandan academic and social commentator Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo staring down a Shs30 million financial penalty. Now, a broad coalition of journalists, activists, and public figures including Bobi Wine is rallying to his side. The case raises sharp questions about the boundaries between court orders, free expression, and social media activism in Uganda.