Tag: Dr. Kiiza Besigye

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

Politics

Opposition Political Parties Show Support for Besigye Amid Health...

Several opposition political parties and civil society organizations in Uganda have expressed concern and solidarity with veteran opposition politician...

National News

North Kigezi Bishop Brings Prayer and Hope to Dr...

The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe paid an apostolic visit to opposition figure Dr Kiiza...

National News

Joint Opposition Gives Gov’t 48-Hour Ultimatum to Free Kizza...

On February 17, 2025, a section of opposition members in a joint press briefing comprising mainly the National Unity...

Court

Law Society Challenges Court Martial on City Advocate Ruling

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has launched a thorough investigation strategy into the Martial Court's controversial detention of their...

Court

Kenya Law Society condemns Uganda’s Rejection of Martha Karua’s...

The Law Society of Kenya emphasised its disapproval of such actions against a respected legal professional, voicing its "unreserved support" for Karua and highlighting her esteemed position in the legal profession.

Politics

ULS Pledges to Aid PFF Sue Kenya over Arrest...

The FDC politicians had just concluded a meeting at the Ukweli Pastoral Center on the outskirts of Kisumu City on July 23, 2024, when a group of armed people (believed to be Ugandan and Kenyan security personnel) broke into their rooms, allegedly assaulted, arrested, and drove them back to Uganda in the middle of the night.

National News