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…
Medics Warn of Health Risks as Besigye’s Hunger Strike Continues
It emerges that the state is planning to connect veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye’s case with that of the 36 Ugandan opposition supporters arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, in 2024. The prosecution team made the revelation in court, objecting to…
We Where Beaten, Freed NUP Electoral Officials Recount Ordeal After Alleged Abduction
Officials from the Electoral Commission of the National Unity Platform (NUP), including Mercy Walukamba and Rahma Juma, who were allegedly abducted by people dressed in both military and civilian attire on Tuesday this week, have spoken out about their…
Court Declines to Issue Order Allowing Besigye’s Release
Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court has declined to order the unconditional release of opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye following after a unanimous ruling that he is ‘medically unfit to stand trial’. Presiding Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya on…
