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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 …

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 …

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 …

A section of legislators has called upon all Ugandans to speak out against the continued detention of former presidential contender Dr. Kizza Besigye, whose health is reportedly deteriorating while in Luzira prison. The MPs argue that his ongoing imprisonment under harsh conditions is a violation of human rights and a …

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 …

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 …

By Wabusimba Amiri, In many underdeveloped nations, access to affordable communication is considered a necessity rather than a luxury. Mobile phones have become lifelines for business, social interactions, and even romance. Yet, while telecom companies promote affordable packages, the reality is that millions of people unknowingly spend a significant portion …

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 …

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 …

Uganda Police are on a manhunt for Hamza Kisembo, a youthful individual wanted for allegedly promoting and assisting homosexuality in a case registered at Kyebando Police Post. Kisembo, who was arrested on September 1, 2023, was granted police bail three days later on September 4, with the condition to report …