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
Court Defers Ruling on Besigye, Lutale’s Bail Applications
The High Court has deferred its ruling on the mandatory bail application for Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola. In June, the trio petitioned the High Court after the Nakawa Magistrates Court declined to grant them mandatory bail, despite having spent over six months on remand.
Court Rejects State’s Bid to Access Besigye, Lutale’s Phone Data
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected a State application seeking access to phone data belonging to Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale. Prosecutors argued that the phone records were needed to bolster their case. Supporters of Besigye, present in court, erupted in celebration following the ruling. However, Chief
Why Court Declined Besigye, Lutale Mandatory Bail
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has declined to release Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis Oola on mandatory bail, citing lack of jurisdiction. The court instead advised the defense team to file a bail application with the High Court. The trio had applied for bail in April
