Tag: Kizza Besigye

Former Voice of America host Shaka Ssali dies at 71

The media world is mourning the loss of Shaka Ssali, a veteran Ugandan-American journalist and former host of Voice of America’s (VOA) acclaimed program Straight Talk Africa. VOA confirmed his passing on March 27, 2025, though no...

LOP Urges Immediate Government Action on Kampala Floods and Environmental Injustice

Environment

The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged the government to provide immediate support to the families of the seven people who lost their lives in the recent Kampala floods. During a plenary...

Court

Court Stalls Besigye, Lutale Bail Hearing Again

Kizza Besigye and co-accused Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya will have to wait until the next court appearance scheduled for April...

Court

Besigye, Lutale to Spend More Time in Luzira Prison

Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kampala has adjourned veteran opposition leader, Kizza Besigye’s bail hearing in a court session...

Court

Besigye Breaks Eight-Day Fast after Appearance in Civilian Court

City lawyer Erias Lukwago has said his client, Kizza Besigye, has called off his hunger strike following his appearance...

National News

Prisons Dismisses Claims On Besigye Hunger Strike

The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed claims that opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye is on hunger strike while in detention...

National News

Karua Slams Uganda Law Council over License Denial

Martha Karua has issued a bold assertion towards the Uganda Law Council (ULC) for its refusal to consider her application for a special temporary practicing certificate.

Politics

Dissolving FDC is Wishful Thinking and Delusional—FDC to Katonga...

Despite the strong quest for reconciliation from Najjanankumbi, the leadership at Katonga seems to be determined to maintain their way to the formalization of the new political party, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF).

Crime