Solomon Serwanjja is an award winning Ugandan investigative journalist, media trainer, and advocate for accountability journalism. He is the founder and Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism, an organization dedicated to training and supporting investigative journalists across Africa. Through the institute, he mentors young reporters and promotes ethical, evidence based journalism.
Throughout his career, Serwanjja has gained prominence through impactful investigations that have exposed wrongdoing and sparked public debate. Among his most notable works is
"Stealing from the Sick," a groundbreaking investigation for the BBC's Africa Eye that uncovered the theft and illegal sale of medicines intended for government health facilities. The investigation revealed how life-saving drugs were diverted from public hospitals into private markets, drawing international attention and acclaim.
He also conducted investigations into the illegal sale of prescription drugs, exposing weaknesses in Uganda's pharmaceutical supply chain and regulatory systems. Today, Solomon Serwanjja is widely respected for his courage, professionalism, and dedication to uncovering the truth, making him one of Uganda's most influential journalists and a leading voice for transparency and accountability in Africa.
CLAIM:
Posts going viral online claim that Solomon Sserwanja was arrested by plain clothed security operatives, over the weekend in Kira Municipality while on his way home. The various posts include a post from an account that goes by Snoop reports on X, Click
here to see post by snoop reports (@agabaseama54179) on X.
However, Solomon Serwanja came out and posted a video on his X, in which he was dismissing the allegations and emphasizing that he is fine and well. Click
here to see the video from Solomon Serwanja Solomon Serwanja
VERDICT:
The claims are false and this is a case of misinformation.
