A fresh war of words has erupted between the government and the family of detained opposition veteran Dr Kizza Besigye after Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi dismissed reports that the four-time presidential candidate is seriously ill while in custody at Luzira Prison. Minister Baryomunsi, who is also the government spokesperson, described claims of Besigye’s deteriorating health…
Several prominent Ugandans and voices on social media have condemned the reported overnight raid on the home of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and the alleged assault on his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi, who is currently admitted at Nsambya Hospital. Among the strongest critics was Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director…
Winnie Byanyima, the spouse of detained opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, has issued two strongly worded statements expressing alarm over her husband’s deteriorating health and accusing prison authorities of lying to the public and deliberately denying him adequate medical care. Dr Besigye, a long-time opposition politician, has been on remand for more than a year…
The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations has suspended the operating permit of Chapter Four Uganda, effective immediately, citing intelligence reports that the organisation is engaged in activities deemed harmful to national security. In a statement issued on January 9, 2026, the NGO Bureau said the suspension was effected under provisions of the NGO Act, directing…
Kasangati – Opposition supporters, families of political prisoners, and religious leaders gathered at the Kasangati home of jailed opposition veteran Dr Kizza Besigye on Sunday for a special prayer meeting ahead of Uganda’s general elections on January 15. The prayers were aimed at calling for the release of political detainees and advocating for peaceful elections….