KAMPALA — A prosecution witness in the treason trial involving opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has told the High Court that two guns and alleged fake money were already inside a Nairobi apartment before co-accused Obeid Lutale arrived. Andrew Wilson, also known as Orlando, made the claim while continuing his testimony in the case on…
Uganda’s Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has shared a positive update on the condition of veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye after visiting him at Mulago National Referral Hospital on Friday morning. Besigye has been receiving specialized medical treatment after collapsing during a High Court session last week, an incident that sparked nationwide concern…
Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital. His family and supporters are awaiting an official medical update after he collapsed during a High Court session earlier this week. The former presidential candidate was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after falling unconscious during a treason case…
ENTEBBE, UGANDA — Kenyan Senior Counsel and former Justice Minister Martha Karua has revealed that she was denied entry into Uganda after arriving at Entebbe International Airport on Monday. In a statement shared on social media, Karua said immigration officials instructed her to return to Kenya without giving any explanation for the decision. According to…
Former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer Erias Lukwago has been charged with failure to report treason. The charge adds a new twist to Uganda’s growing political and legal tensions. Lukwago appeared before a court in Kampala on Thursday. He had spent several days in detention after his arrest earlier this week. According to reports, he…
Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye is expected before the High Court in Kampala today. Prosecutors are set to begin presenting evidence in his high-profile treason trial. The case has attracted significant political and public interest across Uganda. State prosecutors have lined up at least 10 witnesses to testify against Dr Besigye, his political aide…
The High Court in Kampala has concluded preliminary proceedings in the treason case involving veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and two co-accused persons. The decision clears the way for the full trial to begin later this week. Justice Emmanuel Baguma on Monday appointed three assessors to assist the court during the hearing. The decision…
KAMPALA, UGANDA—The High Court has postponed the hearing of opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his co-accused to March 12, 2026, in a move aimed at ensuring procedural fairness ahead of trial. During the latest session, presiding judge Emmanuel Baguma directed state prosecutors to complete and serve full disclosure of all evidence they intend to rely…
By Peterson Luzinda The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised alarm after revealing that opposition veteran Dr. Kizza Besigye’s health is worsening, calling for urgent medical attention and immediate access to his doctors and family. However, in a statement released on Tuesday, the party noted that it received credible reports that Dr. Kizza Besigye…
The Acting President of the Opposition Forum for the Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, Mr. Erias Lukwago, on Monday launched the registration process for their new party political, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). He cautioned security forces against interfering with the legal exercise. The Electoral Commission (EC) granted the faction the green light to…
