Veteran politician Dr. Kizza Besigye ended his hunger strike after being formally charged with treason at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He was subsequently remanded to Luzira prison. Andrew Mwenda hosts the KFM Hot Seat Friday panel of journalists to discuss the case and more. Listen to the […]
The High Court’s Civil Division on Monday dismissed a habeas corpus application filed by Dr. Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. They had sought release from what they claimed was unlawful detention at Luzira Prison. Judge Douglas Singiza, after initially reserving his ruling, […]
Veteran politician Dr. Kizza Besigye ended his hunger strike after being formally charged with treason at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday. He was subsequently remanded to Luzira prison. His lawyer, Erias Lukwago, announced this immediately after the court proceedings, stating that Besigye would resume eating food provided by […]
Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale, appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday, where they were formally charged with treason. Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi informed them that the court lacked jurisdiction to try the case. Assistant DPP Lino Anguzu then requested an adjournment, citing incomplete […]
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 […]
