Erias Lukwago

Erias Lukwago

lawyer Uganda

Erias Lukwago is a Ugandan lawyer and politician, known for his advocacy for human rights and his role as a legal representative for opposition figures, including Kizza Besigye. He has been vocal about the government's treatment of political dissidents and has called for urgent medical care for Besigye, highlighting the deteriorating health conditions of political prisoners in Uganda.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
253,310
Power
1,694$
Sentiment
4.43
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 3 4.33 0.26% +0% 53,771,296 140,151 $106,000 276$
Tanzania 2 5.00 0.14% +0% 59,734,213 80,941 $63,000 85$
France 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,218 $2,700,000 1,333$
Totals 6 178,779,020 253,310 $2,869,000 1,694$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Erias Lukwago is one of Besigye's lawyers who requested the court to order medical treatment for him. 5

Mwananchi: Besigye afikishwa mahakamani kwa ‘wheel chair’, ashitakiwa kwa uhaini

Kenya Kenya: Erias Lukwago is another lawyer for Kizza Besigye who welcomed the court's decision to move his case to civilian court. 6

The Standard: Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil court

Kenya Kenya: Erias Lukwago wrote on Facebook about Kizza Besigye being rushed to a private medical facility due to his deteriorating health. 4

The Standard: Lobby groups to hold protest on Friday over Besigye detention

France France: Erias Lukwago, Kizza Besigye's lawyer, expressed concern over his client's critical health condition in prison. 4

Le Monde: En Ouganda, l’opposant emprisonné Kizza Besigye est dans « un état de santé critique »