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Ugandan filmmaker Bugingo Hannington faces surveillance over political work

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
May 13, 2025
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Celebrated filmmaker Bugingo Hannington, known for his groundbreaking work on politically conscious films and television, is increasingly under surveillance and facing threats due to his association with opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine.

Bugingo, who has long used art as a tool for social change, directed Situka—a politically charged film starring Bobi Wine in his early acting career. The film, whose title means rise up in Luganda, delivered a bold message of youth empowerment and civic responsibility, striking a chord with many Ugandans yearning for change. The film remains a cultural milestone, capturing the spirit of a generation questioning the status quo.

In addition to Situka, Bugingo also produced and directed Da Ghetto President, a reality television show on Bukedde TV that gave viewers unprecedented access into Bobi Wine’s life, revealing the political transformation of the musician-turned-parliamentarian. The series offered insight into the man behind the movement, further cementing Bugingo’s role in Uganda’s political storytelling—and, consequently, putting him and his family at risk.

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With the 2026 elections drawing near, state surveillance has intensified. Bugingo reports that not only is he being closely monitored, but authorities are also tracking phone communications of individuals who have been in contact with Bobi Wine in the last ten years. “Anyone who stood with Bobi Wine, even in university, is now being watched,” he said.

Bugingo, who was at university with Bobi Wine, has never hidden his political stance. His social media platforms regularly feature posts critical of government overreach, human rights abuses, and democratic backsliding. This outspokenness has drawn accusations from authorities who claim he is producing content “intended to tarnish the image of the government.”

He has also survived incidents of violence, including being shot at, which he attributes to his political affiliation and work. “My art has always been about truth-telling,” Bugingo said. “If that truth makes me a target, it only proves why we must keep telling it.”

Despite the growing risks, Bugingo continues to advocate for political freedom and remains committed to using film and media to raise awareness and inspire action.

Several of his political video commentaries and projects can be found on his Facebook page and YouTube, where he shares powerful content reflecting Uganda’s political climate and the resilience of its people.

As Uganda inches closer to another critical election, Bugingo Hannington’s story is a testament to the courage of artists who refuse to stay silent in the face of repression.

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