Opinion

Five years down the road and we are back at it again—the campaigns, the noise, the different political party primaries (kamyufu), the endless halt in the traffic, the debates and divisions among  people, the rise in violence and so much yet to unfold.

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says “mental health”? 

Do you take a deep sigh of concern and think Butabika? Depression? Rich kids who can’t get a grip? Spiritual battles? Or do you acknowledge that it is an important aspect of your life and listen for ways to better it?

First and foremost, any type of violence against journalists is simply wrong. Assaulting journalists jeopardises the core values of a free press and the critical role they play in society.