Cop Ampe challenged the state and now his in bracelets himself

“The Uganda Prisons Service has warned its dismissed officer, Lawrence Ampe, who was dismissed from the Prisons Service last month for criticizing the government on TikTok, to shut up before he’s arrested on defamation charges. He was investigated for social media posts alleging corruption, human rights abuses, and mistreatment of junior officers by senior officials” (Radio Pacis Gulu-101.4 Fm, 06.01.2026).

Today it’s official that Cop Lawrence Ampe is under arrest. That after being kidnapped yesterday by plain-clothed individuals in Ibanda Town in Ibanda district. Just last month he was dismissed and sacked by the Prison Services for his defiance and will to have his own political stance. He dared to question the state, the authorities and the rulers itself.

He ended up on stage with Robert Kygaulanyi aka Bobi Wine after using social media to expose the Uganda Prison Service. As a former Prisoner Officer he knows how they are working and what they prisoners are subjected too.

That’s why he first was abducted and now is under arrest. There was for at least 24 hours or possible 48 hours where his whereabouts was unknown and by whose authority that had kidnapped him.

Now an official picture is released and his in bracelets. That means his officially arrested and arraigned too. This man knows what this mean, because this was his work. Lawrence knows what his betting against… and what is in stall for him. If anyone knows… it is the likes of a former P.O.

This here is just a tragic story that has unfolded so quickly because of the General Elections. The authorities and the state is much more vicious ahead of the polls. They strike much faster and with much more haste right before the ballots are dropped. That’s why his taken into custody and detained at the moment.

This is because of activism and him daring to challenge the state. His a prisoner of conscience. They warned him days ahead of the kidnap and now his arrested. That’s the reality here… Peace.

The newest UN Experts’ Reports (30.12.2025) states the RDF involvement with AFC/M23 in the Kivu Provinces

“At the time of drafting, the Group conservatively estimated that between 6,000 and 7,000 RDF personnel remained deployed across North and South Kivu, comprising at least two brigades and two special forces battalions. These were task organized, mission-tailored formations created specifically for the cross-border operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and included special forces elements and a significant number of reserve forces personnel” (…) “One RDF brigade operated within the “first defence zone” of AFC/M23, covering Goma, Nyiragongo, Binza, Bwito and Rutshuru, as well as Kanyobagonga, Kirumba and Kipese in Lubero (see paras. 36–39 and 41 above). Another RDF brigade operated in the “second defence zone”, covering Masisi, Walikale, Bibwe and Kalembe, along the Pinga front line, as well as areas of South Kivu, including Walungu, Mwenga and Minembwe. Throughout the reporting period, there were frequent reinforcements of and redeployments to and between these operational theatres. RDF had established a base on Idjwi island, which was often used for troop deployments and rotations via Lake Kivu” (Midterm report of the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, P: 16, 30.12.2025).

Again, again and again, we are seeing the United Nations Experts Report states a fact and have evidence of actions made by Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This isn’t anything new… but just shows the true face and the realities on the ground.

The Rwandan state and operators has acted like the AFC/M23 is a Congolese affair and they aren’t involved, meanwhile, there been breadcrumbs of proof that the RDF has supported and been vital for the proxy-militia to succeed in the DRC. That’s now shown and it’s an important operation and enterprise of Kigali to be in the Kivu Provinces. They are there to earn coins and enrich the Republic. They aren’t here to liberate it or make it a better place. They are here to tax, to take over mineral resources and ensure richness of Kigali. That’s it and this is why they are having these brigades inside the DRC.

We will see deflections and that they will defend Kigali. That’s natural, but that’s a foreign force within a sovereign without their acceptance. This is an invading force who is annexing and using a proxy militia for their goals. That’s why their using their army and military to profit. This has been done for decades now and the silent war is getting old.

There is nothing new under the sun. As the sun sets and we are awaiting a new day. We can just remind ourselves. That war-lords, continues to earn and eat of war, meanwhile civilians are scattered, hurt and suffering as a consequence of it. That’s it… Peace.

RDC: Collectif de Victimes de l’Agression Rwandaise (CVAR-ONGDH) – Communique de Presse (Concerne Denonciation des Agissements du M23-RDF qui veut se faire passer d’Agneau face a ses Actes Inhumains commis dans la Zone sous Controle) – (08.01.2026)

RDC: Pamoja kwa Amani – L’AFC-M23 : L’indence au service de la manipulation, Pamoja kwa Amani denonce une parodie d’hommage (08.01.2026)

RDC: All For Rwanda – All For Rwanda – Reaction to the United Nations Group of Experts’ Report on the Democratic Republic of Congo (late 2025) – (07.01.2026)

Malawi: Department of Disaster Management Affairs – Update on Disasters and Threat of Flash Floods (08.01.2026)

RDC: Le Congo du Inspire – Communique Officiel (08.01.2026)

The Nakawa West ruling is ironic with all the “unopposed” candidates of late

“I agree with counsel for the Respondents that the “Nakawa West” Constituency and ” Nakawa Division West Constituency” are one and the same but often used interchangeably. It is also my observation that on page 27 of the Electronic file of the Petition, Form ND/UO, the Petitioner just like all candidates was also declared as a nominated directly elected member of parliament candidate to represent “Nakawa West” constituency. A constituency he claims does not exist. The Petitioner did not however raise that “anomaly” to the commission or to this court. Because then he would also not be nominated for Nakawa Division West constituency as he so avers. The control form of the Parties and all preceding documents in respect to the nomination indicate the constituency as Nakawa Division West. Thus, the clerical error was corrected and can not be held to cause confusion to anyone and most certainly not the Petitioner” (Bwowe Ivan v Electoral Commission and Others (Pre-Election Petition Appeal No. 5 of 2025) [2026] UGHCCD 5 (8 January 2026).

Today the ruling from judge Collins Acellam from the High Court in regards to Ivan Bwowe petition is dismissed and with reasonable doubt too. The ones supporting this petition and this court case is just foolish really. This was done to possibly block others from standing over a clerical error. That’s usually the technicalities that the Electoral Commission does on the opposition anyway and they find “errors” late to revoke their candidacy. They are even doing this a few days ahead of the polls. Not even trying to do it early after the nomination days of the candidates.

That’s why we know the Nakawa West race will be at least sincere, as the candidates still has to run and they have to compete to the end. This is an opposition stronghold and this was an opposition candidate trying to forge his way. As he wanted to bring down the National Unity Platform (NUP) and his chances of being the incumbent in this race. That’s it and it wasn’t even done cleverly.

That’s why the judge even came to this conclusion too:

“ln handling this Petition, this court shall prioritize the merits over formal procedural flaws and

technicalities. To allow the appeal this Court will be denying the voters of Nakawa Division West Constituency the opportunity of choosing their representative to parliament. To do so for the reasons advanced by the Appellant would have the effect of imposing on the voters of the Constituency the Appellant as their representative. Elective democracy requires that anyone seeking political office subjects himself/herself to the will of the electorate. A proper mandate is through the ballot box. This ensures that the people express their will, and this court cannot be seen to subvert the will of the people. The effort of the Appellant through this petition is an audacious attempt to sneak to parliament to represent a group of people whose mandate he has not obtained” (Bwowe Ivan v Electoral Commission and Others (Pre-Election Petition Appeal No. 5 of 2025) [2026] UGHCCD 5 (8 January 2026).

This writing is just really something when you know that several of candidates has lost their chance and is imposed on the voters. The Electoral Commission has already created several of people who are imposed on the voters. That’s been done deliberately and the judge here is explaining why that’s wrong. Alas, we know this won’t change the General Elections or anything. Only that there will be competition in the Nakawa West MP race. However, it is telling about the sentiment lingering out there.

Ivan Bwowe is a loser for doing this. This wasn’t done for the will of the people, but for his own self interests. He wanted to run and not to challenge anyone. The man wanted to be the big-man without the will of the people. That’s what he wanted, because just like the President. He cannot trust the will of the people and hoped the Courts would save his grace. However, it dismissed him and his petition. Peace.

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