Politics
Lawyers protest partial disclosure in Besigye treason case
The High Court in Kampala has adjourned further proceedings in the treason trial of veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale, and Capt Denis Oola after the defence raised serious concerns over the prosecution’s failure to provide full evidence ahead of trial. During a court session on February 24, 2026, defence lawyers…
Museveni blocked Besigye prayer service, says Winnie Byanyima
Kampala, Uganda — Winnie Byanyima, the wife of detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has revealed that she was informed by Paul Ssemogerere that President Yoweri Museveni requested the postponement of a planned prayer Mass in honour of Besigye and other political prisoners. The decision, she said, came ahead of a scheduled service at Lubaga Cathedral….
Gov’t blocks Besigye prayer mass
Kampala, Uganda — The National Unity Platform has strongly condemned what it describes as an unlawful interference by the government in religious worship, after authorities blocked a planned prayer service at Lubaga Cathedral intended to honour veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye and other political detainees. In a statement shared on social media, the party said…
PLU media coordinator dies in Entebbe road accident
Entebbe, Uganda — The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) is mourning the death of its Entebbe Media Coordinator, Justinian Ndyaguma, who died in a tragic road accident in Garuga, Entebbe. According to Frank Mwesigye, Ndyaguma was knocked down by a Nissan motor vehicle, registration number UAU 713M, on Monday night. He died at the scene…
Bobi Wine’s family flees the country
KAMPALA — Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu — widely known as Bobi Wine — has revealed that his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, and their children have fled the country out of fear for their safety following a military raid on their home and alleged mistreatment by security forces. Kyagulanyi has been in hiding since shortly…