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THE GRASSROOTS POWER MOVE: PLU Mobiliser Sophia Kenyanji, Ssebuufu, Twalla, and Kirabira Rally Behind Community Engagement Agenda

Watchdog Uganda

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June 26, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda (mugenyijj@gmail.com) KAMPALA, UGANDA — In a strategic alignment aimed at reshaping local mobilization, Kampala Metropolitan Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Mobiliser, Hajjati Sophia Kenyanji, has partnered with prominent businessman Hajji Mohammad Ssebuufu, newly appointed PLU Secretary General Hajj Fadil Twalla, and Federation of Uganda Social Media Influencers (FUSMI) CEO Edison [] The post THE GRASSROOTS POWER MOVE: PLU Mobiliser Sophia Kenyanji, Ssebuufu, Twalla, and Kirabira Rally Behind Community Engagement Agenda appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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· Jul 9, 2026

South Africa anti-migrant protests grow amid fears of xenophobic violence

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· Jun 29, 2026

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