Ugandan prison authorities have blocked opposition leaders from visiting the ailing Dr. Kizza Besigye at Luzira Maximum Security Prison, citing his deteriorating health. The delegation, led by National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, had sought to check on Besigye’s condition amid growing concerns over his well-being. Despite their efforts, …
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FDC Supporters in Bushenyi March for Dr. Kizza Besigye’s Release
BUSHENYI – A group of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) supporters took to the streets of Ishaka, Bushenyi, to demand the immediate release of their party founder and former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye. The demonstrators, chanting slogans and carrying placards emblazoned with #FreeDrKizzaBesigye, urged the government to respect human …
Read More »Activists Blocked by Police During Protest for Dr. Kizza Besigye’s Release
Tensions flared in the capital as police blocked a march organized by activists demanding the immediate release of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye. The protest, spearheaded by members of the newly emerging People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party, was short-lived as security forces swiftly intervened to halt the demonstration. Among …
Read More »Catholic Church Marks 146th Anniversary with Prayers for Dr. Kizza Besigye and Other Political Prisoners
The Catholic Church in Uganda dedicated its 146th anniversary Mass to praying for the release of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutale, and other detainees still held in prison despite a Supreme Court ruling against their trial in the General Court Martial. The Mass, held at Kigungu in …
Read More »NUP’S Fred Nyanzi Abducted Hours After 48-Hour Ultimatum for Besigye’s Release
Minutes after political opposition members gave government an ultimatum of 48 hours to release Dr Kizza Besigye, NUP’s Head of Mobilisation Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu was forced into a car and driven off by heavily armed men believed to be Ugandan security operatives. “Our comrade and Head of Mobilisation for comrade Nyanzi Fred …
Read More »UPDF Denies Knowledge of NUP’s Fred Nyanzi’s Whereabouts
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has denied involvement in the alleged abduction of Fred Nyanzi, the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Head of Mobilization, who was reportedly seized by heavily armed men on Monday evening. Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of Opposition and Party spokesperson, was the first to report on …
Read More »Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Appears in Court: Lawyers Demand Unconditional Release
Opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has today appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, with URN noticing that he appeared weaker than he has ever been in all the cases he has battled in the recent past. Besigye who seems to be struggling to breath and appears to be …
Read More »Emotional Outbursts at Court as Besigye Appears Frail and Sickly
Emotional scenes have unfolded at the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court as supporters of jailed opposition politician Retired Col Dr. Kizza Besigye broke down in tears upon seeing him appear frail, sickly, and miserable. Besigye was on Friday produced before the Court presided over by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate …
Read More »Bobi Wine Celebrates 43rd Birthday at Nkozi Hospital, Gives Back to New Mothers in Mpigi
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Wednesday visited Nkozi Hospital in Mpigi District, where he was born, to celebrate his 43rd birthday by sharing love and gifts with new mothers. Kyagulanyi, who was born on February 12, 1982, during the National Resistance Army …
Read More »Defence Ministry Faces Scrutiny Over Shs381 Billion Costly Bid
The Defence Ministry is under increasing scrutiny as it pushes for an additional Shs381 billion to recapitalize Uganda Air Cargo (UAC) by purchasing new aircraft. This proposal, presented by MP Donozio Kahonda, comes in the wake of operational challenges, including aircraft damaged by bird strikes and the high …
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