Mao’s wife, Lukwago, and Balimwezo Faceoff for Kampala Lord Mayor Seat
The Kampala Lord Mayoral race is heating up as the Electoral Commission officially nominates Beatrice Mao, wife of Democratic Party (DP) President General and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, to contest for the position on the DP ticket. Mao was nominated by Christine Mugerwa Kasule Gloria, and
Court Quashes Besigye’s Quest for Mandatory Bail
The High Court has dismissed a mandatory bail application filed by former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajji Obedi Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola, all of whom are currently facing treason charges. The trio had petitioned the High Court in June, challenging an earlier decision by the Nakawa
Over 265 Days Behind Bars, Besigye’s Hope for Release Hangs in the Balance
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is expected to learn his fate today after spending 266 days in detention without trial. Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, were arrested on November 16, 2024, at Riverside Apartments in Nairobi, Kenya. The two were apprehended ahead of a book launch