This archive report was first published on 21 April 2020.
On April 20, 2020, Ugandan police arrested journalist Samson Kasumba, detaining him at Kira Road Police station in Kampala.
According to reports, Kasumba was arrested moments after co-anchoring the Live at 9 news bulletin with Sheila Nduhukire.
Police spokesperson Fred Enanga later confirmed that Kasumba was being held over alleged subversive activities.
“He has made a statement and is cooperating with us,” Enanga said in a statement.
NBS TV later confirmed that Kasumba was nabbed by operatives outside the studios at 10:20pm.
