A pastor convicted of defiling a 13-year-old church member was released on Thursday after the Court of Appeal reduced his 20-year prison sentence to 12 years. Pastor Charles Komakech, then 28, was found guilty of aggravated defilement on November 14, 2013, and sentenced to 20 years. He appealed the sentence, […]
Veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye did not appear before the Buganda Road Court on Thursday, and by press time, no explanation had been provided by either the Uganda Prisons Service or the state. Dr. Besigye was expected to appear for a mention of inciting violence charges and a ruling […]
The legal battle for Dr. Kizza Besigye’s release took a dramatic turn on Wednesday when Judge Singizi Douglas ordered his return to prison due to his ill health. The judge expressed concern about Besigye’s deteriorating condition, stating that he could not proceed with a sick prisoner who might faint in […]
Five Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) supporters, including Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjula, Ingrid Turinawe, Faridah Nangonzi, Shadia Namubiru, and Phiona Kabayiza, have been remanded to Luzira Women’s Prison. They were charged with being a common nuisance after demanding the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye from Luzira Prison. […]
The High Court in Kampala is set to hear a habeas corpus application filed by Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale, today, February 19, 2025. They are seeking their unconditional release from Luzira Prison. The application, originally scheduled for February 25, was moved forward following negotiations between […]
