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Chief Justice Owiny Dollo Orders Probe Into Nakawa Court Brawl

Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has called for an immediate investigation into last week’s violent incident at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court. The chaos erupted during a hearing in the treason case involving Dr. Kizza Besigye and two co-accused, leaving several people injured. In

May 27, 2025

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Dr Besigye Is Suffering From A Bedbug Infestation In Luzira Prison-Ssemujju

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, spokesperson for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has raised alarm over the deteriorating health and prison conditions of veteran opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, who have been held in Luzira Prison since

May 27, 2025

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Another Top Bobi Wine’s Bodyguard Noah Mutwe Violently Arrested

Noah Mutwe, one of the bodyguards to Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has allegedly been abducted, according to a statement made by the party chief on the evening of Thursday, May 15, 2025.

May 16, 2025

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Besigye, Lutale Remain In Custody As Bail Hearing Is Postponed

Opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, will stay in detention until April 11, 2025, after the High Court deferred their bail application due to prosecution delays. Justice Kania Rossette, presiding over the case, adjourned the proceedings on

March 15, 2025

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Parliamentary Committee Screens Justice Singiza, Kania For JSC Leadership

The Parliament Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, has vetted Justice Douglas Singiza Karekona and Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania for key leadership roles in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The two nominees were selected by President Yoweri Museveni on March

March 12, 2025

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Judge Singiza Dismisses Eron Kiiza’s Habeas Corpus Petition

The High Court’s Civil Division has rejected a petition by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who had sought his release following a recent Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Presiding judge Dr. Douglas Singiza dismissed Kiiza’s habeas

March 3, 2025

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Sickly Dr. Besigye, Lutale Formally Apply For Bail In Treason Case

Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Haji Obeid Kamulegeya Lutale, have formally applied for bail as they remain in remand on treason-related charges. The two, alongside UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola, were charged before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court

February 28, 2025

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Karua,Lukwago File Habeas Corpus At High Court Seeking Immediate Dr Besigye’s Release

Senior lawyers Martha Karua and Erias Lukwago have filed a habeas corpus application at the High Court, seeking the immediate release of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale. The two have been detained despite a Supreme Court ruling

February 5, 2025

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Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Orders Human Rights Committee To Visit Ailing Dr Besigye

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to visit Luzira Prisons to ascertain whether Dr. Kizza Besigye is being treated in line with standard prison procedures. The directive was given to the committee,

January 24, 2025

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Dr Besigye,Obeid Lutale Remanded To Prison Over Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, and his associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been remanded to prison by the General Court Martial on charges linked to national security and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

November 20, 2024