Madowo was covering a rally when police started firing tear gas to break the crowd. The gas made him cough, choke, and struggle to breathe. He had to run away fast to stay safe.
People who were there said Madowo was clearly a journalist. But the crowd was big, the gas was strong, and everything was moving fast.
He was seen coughing and trying hard to keep his camera working while escaping from the smoke. The situation showed how tense things were in Uganda as politics heated up.
Bobi Wine’s supporters had come in large numbers to show support and ask for changes in the country. Police, however, wanted to control them and stop any trouble.
They fired tear gas and used sticks. People panicked and ran in all directions. Some people got hurt in the rush.
Madowo’s story shows how dangerous it is for journalists to work in these rallies.
Even if they are clearly doing their job, things can go wrong fast. Despite coughing and choking, Madowo still tried to report what was happening.
Later, he told people about the whole experience and shared what he saw on the ground.
His report helped the world understand how serious the situation was in Uganda and what police were doing to control the crowd.
The incident also made people talk about how safe journalists are in Uganda. Many asked if reporters can work freely without getting hurt. International media groups said they were worried and called for protection for journalists.
The rally ended with police in control and many people scattered.
But the story of Madowo choking in the tear gas became a big example of how tense Uganda’s political scene is and how hard it can be for journalists to do their work safely.
People are now watching closely what happens next in the country as tensions stay high.
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