Draft:Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki
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Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki | |
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 2024 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Education | Umcat school of journalism and Mass communication |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Activism |
MAKANA KENNEDY NDYAMUHAKI
[edit]Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki (born 24 September 2002) is a Ugandan freelance journalist.[1]and human rights defender, youth leader, and anti-corruption advocate[2] recognized for his efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and climate justice in Uganda. He has been actively involved in grassroots mobilization, civic education, and advocacy, focusing on the intersection of governance, corruption, startups and technology[3]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Makana was born in Kampala Uganda to Mr. Ivan Makana and Mrs. Natukunda Caroline who hail from Rukungiri Municipality, Rukungiri District, southwestern Uganda.
He went to St. Claire Education Center for his Primary school education. He later joined St. Julian High School Gayaza, Merryland High School Entebbe and later Martin Luther King College. Makana later joined Umcat school of journalism and Mass communication where he persued journalism and mass communication.
Advocacy and Activism
[edit]Makana is best known for his leadership in youth-led anti-corruption movements. In 2024, he organized and participated in the 23rd July March to parliament[4] peaceful protest against corruption in Uganda, which led to his arrest[5] and detention. His activism has focused on exposing mismanagement, mobilizing youth[6] to demand accountability, and challenging restrictive government policies[7] such as the Public Order Management Act.
He has also used digital platforms[8] effectively, leveraging social media to raise awareness, educate citizens, and organize campaigns. Through these efforts, he has inspired young Ugandans to take action and advocate for systemic reform.[9]
Challenges and Risks
[edit]Makana’s activism has come at great personal risk. He has faced arrests[10], detention[11], and public intimidation from government officials. Despite these challenges, he continues to fight for justice and inspire others to engage in advocacy.[12]
- ^ Lundin, Sofi; Og -Fotograf, Frilansjournalist. "Digitalkrigerne | Aftenposten Innsikt". www.aftenposteninnsikt.no. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "« Démettre les corrompus de leurs fonctions » : en Ouganda, le journaliste Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki arrêté pendant une manifestation - L'Humanité". https://www.humanite.fr (in French). 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Agency, HICGI News (2024-03-13). "Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki: From Journalist to Visionary Telehealth Entrepreneur". HICGI News Agency. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "The four faces behind anti-corruption march". Monitor. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Uganda Protesters Refuse to Bow to Official Threats". Deutsche Welle. 2024-07-22. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "How Uganda Tried to Silence Protest | Institute for War and Peace Reporting". iwpr.net. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Matovu, Muhamadi (2024-07-22). "Museveni's threats cannot stop our anti-corruption crusade-Ugandan youth". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Uganda Protesters Defy President and Police Threats | Xtrafricahttps://static.wixstatic.com/media/436149_7eac2deb09df4cbf8ea942b429e60689~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_960,h_720,al_c,q_85/ug%20riot%20police.jpeg". Xtrafrica. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Our leaders not taking notice, we've to fight for ourselves, says Makana". Monitor. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Anti-corruption protestors remanded to Luzira prison". Monitor. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Court remands more than 50 anti-graft protesters". Monitor. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Agency, HICGI News (2024-03-26). "Unjustified Harassment: Activist Makana's Ordeal with the Uganda Police". HICGI News Agency. Retrieved 2024-12-04.