Dr. Kizza Besigye did not appear before Buganda Road Court on Tuesday, citing indisposition. In a letter submitted by the officer in charge of Upper Prison, where Besigye is being held, the magistrate was informed of his inability to attend. Consequently, Trial Magistrate Winnie Nankya postponed the hearing of the […]
The hearing of the incitement to violence case against Dr. Kiiza Besigye, a veteran opposition politician, is set to resume on Tuesday at Buganda Road Magistrates Court. Besigye and activist Samuel Lubega Mukaaku are jointly charged with inciting violence during the June 2022 Kampala protests against high commodity prices. Although […]
Lawyers representing veteran politician Dr. Kizza Besigye on Wednesday petitioned the High Court for the unconditional release of their client and his political aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale, from Luzira Prison. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that the Court Martial lacks jurisdiction over civilians, effectively nullifying the charges against Besigye […]
By Anthony Wesaka & Juliet Kigongo Will Dr Kizza Besigye be brought back to the Court Martial or will he not? That was the one million dollar question that was being asked following the Supreme Court judgment that stopped the prosecution of civilians before the General Court Martial and military courts in Uganda. […]
The Minister of Information, Communications Technology, and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, on Tuesday dismissed reports that veteran politician Dr. Kiiza Besigye is being denied access to visitors, food, and medication in prison. “What I can confirm is that Dr Kizza Besigye requested the prison authorities to allow him name three […]
