Obeid Lutale’s Daughter Disrupts Court Over Father’s Incarceration
There was commotion at the High Court after Mariam Obeid, the daughter of Obeid Lutale, one of Dr. Kizza Besigye’s co-accused, broke down in protest over her father’s continued incarceration. The outburst came moments after Justice Emmanuel Baguma declined to refer the case of Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused
Besigye: We Are Being Tried in the Wrong Court
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has claimed that he and his co-accused are being charged in the wrong court. Besigye made the statement while expressing his anguish following his controversial arrest in Nairobi, Kenya. Appearing before Justice Emmanuel Baguma, Besigye said he traveled to Nairobi on November 16, 2024,
Court Blocks Besigye from Speaking Out After 10 Months in Prison
High Court Justice Emmanuel Baguma has blocked former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye from raising his concerns in court after spending 10 months in prison. Besigye sought to raise a concern during court proceedings; however, the presiding judge directed him to channel it through his legal team. “I wish to
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
