Court Orders DPP to Reveal Full Evidence in Besigye, Lutale Case
Tensions ran high at the Kampala High Court Criminal Division yesterday as the court ordered the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to fully disclose all evidence in the high-profile treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, including former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The courtroom, packed with
Confusion as Rubaga Cathedral Calls Off Holy Mass for Besigye
Hundreds of people remained stranded at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga following the postponement of a special Holy Mass that had been organized to pray for detained former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and other prisoners. Earlier, the family of Dr. Besigye had announced plans to hold a special Mass at
Faith and Freedom: Family Seeks Divine Intervention for Besigye
The family of detained former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye is set to hold a special holy mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga. The announcement was made by Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife, who invited the public to attend the prayers scheduled for 2pm today. “I invite Ugandans to come and join
Besigye, Lutale Petition Court to Nullify UPDF Act
Jailed former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have filed a petition in the Constitutional Court seeking to nullify the UPDF Amendment Act, 2025. In May 2025, Parliament enacted amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act despite a Supreme Court ruling that had barred
Besigye’s health condition improves Amid Harsh Prison Conditions
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is reportedly improving following his recent health condition, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife. Last week, Besigye was reported to have fallen ill and was rushed from Luzira Prison to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall
What the 2026 Elections Mean for Bobi Wine and NUP
By Dedan Kimathi By far, the most contentious elections are now behind us. Those that remain, particularly the LC V and Youth MP polls, though meaningful in other countries, are largely ceremonial in this part of the world. As we speak, winners of various constituency seats are immersed in celebrations,
Prison: Hospital Visit Was Besigye’s Routine Medical Check-Up
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed reports claiming that opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye was rushed to hospital overnight in critical condition. Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja confirmed that while Besigye did see his doctor at night, his health is not deteriorating. “The hospital visit was part of Besigye’s routine
Besigye Rushed from Luzira Prison Over Deteriorating Health
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is in critical and deteriorating health condition, the Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), which expressed concern over Besigye’s health while in detention. Besigye, who was allegedly abducted from Nairobi in 2024, is accused of
At Last: Besigye Backs Bobi Wine’s Candidature Ahead of Elections
Four-time former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has officially endorsed the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, ahead of the Thursday elections. Besigye’s endorsement comes just four days before the national polls. Uganda is set to head to the polls on January
Court quashes Besigye’s Bail application, Orders Him to Take Plea
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has again been denied bail, with court directing that he first takes plea on the charges levelled against him. The High Court judge Emmanuel Baguma also declined to halt the criminal trial pending the determination of a Constitutional Court petition challenging the proceedings. However, the
