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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The state has filed new charges of treachery against Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Kamulegeya Lutale, who are already facing charges related to security, and unlawful possession of firearms, and ammunition. They will also face joint charges with Captain Dennis Ola, a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer attached […]
Lawyers representing Dr. Kiiza Besigye, led by Kenyan politician Martha Karua, requested on Monday that the Court Martial should order the production of their jailed colleague, Eron Kiiza, to fulfill his specific role in the case. Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt of court, remains […]
