Witness says Nairobi gun operation in Besigye case was stage-managed
A British military veteran has told court that an operation in which firearms and suspected fake money were recovered from Nairobi appeared to have been stage-managed as an intelligence operation. Andrew Wilson aka Orlando, a state witness treason case against former Presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis
Besigye, Lukwago rushed to medical facilities
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised concern over the health of its leaders Dr Kizza Besigye and Erias Lukwago, saying both were transferred from prison to medical facilities after their health conditions deteriorated. In a statement issued on Sunday, the opposition group said Besigye was transferred from Luzira
Besigye collapses in court, proceedings halted
Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye collapsed in court today, prompting an abrupt halt to proceedings. Court officials temporarily suspended the session to allow medical attention and give time for his recovery. Details about his condition were not immediately available by press time. Meanwhile, the prosecution has lined up a
Besigye questions selection of state lawyers, seeks court guidance
Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has asked court to guide him on how to select legal representation from a list of 786 advocates provided under the state brief scheme, arguing that the information given is insufficient to make an informed decision. Addressing court, Besigye said the list, which was
Court rejects Lukwago medical plea, commits him for trial
Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been committed to the High court for trial on charges of misprision of treason, alongside several co-accused, including Dr Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulega, Frank Kihehere Atukunda and Joel Wakayima. The committal was made on Thursday by Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera,
Court dismisses Besigye application against Gen Muhoozi
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye challenging the conduct of the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in relation to his arrest and prosecution. Besigye and Obed Lutale, through a team of lawyers from 23 law firms led by Lukwago &
Gen Saleh Advises Gen Muhoozi on Besigye, Lukwago Cases
Gen Salim Saleh has advised the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on handling public concerns surrounding the cases of opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, Kampala Lord Mayor Emeritus Erias Lukwago, and others. In his remarks, Gen Saleh pointed to the role of the Minister of Justice and
530 days in prison: Court orders start of Besigye, Lutale treason trial
The High court has ordered that the treason trial of former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused begin next week, marking a significant step in a case that has drawn public and legal attention. Presiding judge Emmanuel Baguma directed that all pre-trial processes, including the appointment and swearing-in
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
