High Court finally ready to receive Besigye case
The High Court in Kampala has set February 25, 2025, to decide on an application seeking the unconditional release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former physician turned political opponent of President Yoweri Museveni. The hearing is set for midday before Dr.…
Freed NUP Electoral Commission members Speak Out After Days in Detention
The National Unity Platform (NUP) continues its search for party members who have been allegedly abducted from various parts of the country in recent days. As the crackdown on opposition figures intensifies, two of the recently freed abductees—NUP…
UPDF : Fred Nyanzi Released in Frail Condition After Four-Day Disappearance
Fred Nyanzi, the Chief Mobilizer of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has finally returned home after being missing for four days. His release, however, has raised more concerns than relief, as he was found in a frail state, unable to clearly articulate…
Besigye Breaks Eight-Day Fast after Appearance in Civilian Court
City lawyer Erias Lukwago has said his client, Kizza Besigye, has called off his hunger strike following his appearance in civil court. Appearing before the Nakawa Magistrate’s Court, Lukwago affirmed that proceedings before the General Court Martial had…
Besigye Produced, Charged in Nakawa Magistrates Court for Treason
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi has declined a request by Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyers led by Erias Lukwago to grant him temporary freedom so that he can access proper medical attention from a private hospital of his choice. This was after…
Katikkiro Calls for Besigye’s Release
Buganda kingdom has joined calls for the release of the four time presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye following the Supreme Court judgment that annulled the trial of civilians in army courts. This call was made by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles…
Two NUP Election Committee Officials Released After Abduction by Security Forces
Two of the four officials of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee who were abducted by security forces, have been released. Mercy Walukamba, the chairperson of the Committee and Rahmah Juma Lubowa, a member of the committee…
Kabale Diocese Priests Attend Court, Offer Prayers for Besigye at Nakawa Trial
A group of Catholic priests from the Kabale Diocese visited Dr. Kizza Besigye at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, where they prayed for his quick release and recovery. They said it is the pastoral duty of priests to visit those in prison and those who…
LOP Ssenyonyi tasks gov’t to account for new missing persons
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has tasked government to account for new missing members of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Ssenyonyi said several of their party members have allegedly been kidnapped by unknown people in Kampala and Mpigi.…
TREASON: Besigye charged at Nakawa court
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya and Captain Denis Oola on charges of treason and misprison of treason. Prosecutors allege that the charges were committed in various…