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
Court Remands Prof. Balunywa to Luzira Over Abuse of Office Charges
Prof. Waswa Balunywa, the former Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), has been remanded to Luzira Prison following charges of abuse of office brought against him by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The charges stem from alleged irregular staff recruitment during his tenure as principal in March 2023.
Court remands Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe Over Joan Kagezi Assassination
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Appearing before Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Esther Nyadoi, was charged with murder and subsequently remanded remanded to Luzira Prison till July 8, 2025. Agasirwe’s arrest last
Archbishop Kaziimba visits Besigye at Luzira Prison
The Uganda Inter-Religious Council, led by Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba, has visited former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, at Luzira Prison. This revelation was made by Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of Dr. Besigye. “At Luzira Prison, I was pleasantly surprised
