Politics
“It’s theatre, not justice”: Winnie Byanyima slams Besigye bail denial
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife to opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, has sharply criticised the criminal justice system after the High Court for the fourth time denied Besigye bail, describing the ongoing court process as “theatre, not justice.” Speaking to the media outside the High Court on Monday, Byanyima accused the…
Janet to Butambala: we want over 70% of your votes
Butambala — The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, has called on residents of Butambala District in Greater Mpigi to overwhelmingly support President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM), saying the party remains the strongest guarantor of Uganda’s unity and peace. Addressing a campaign rally, Maama Janet…
Museveni wants a law to recall non-performing leaders
Mpigi — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed the enactment of a law that would allow citizens to recall elected leaders who fail to deliver on their mandates before the end of their terms. Speaking during a campaign rally in Mpigi District, President Museveni said the proposed “right to recall” would empower voters to remove…
NUP using Uganda flag for patriotism, says Ssenyonyi
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly rejected police warnings against the party’s use of the Ugandan national flag during ongoing election campaigns, saying its actions are lawful and aimed at promoting patriotism rather than violating the law. Speaking on Monday, NUP spokesperson and Leader of Opposition in Parliament Joel Ssenyonyi dismissed claims that…
Besigye denied bail 4th time
The High Court has for the fourth time denied bail to veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, with the court insisting that the two must first take plea before they can reapply for bail. In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Emmanuel Baguma dismissed both an application seeking to…