Tag Archives: Besigye

  COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Twenty-seven years ago, long before Uganda’s present debates about political reconciliation, General Salim Saleh articulated a remarkably profound philosophy of leadership. It was a philosophy rooted in humility, acknowledgement of error, forgiveness and the courage to begin again. His Tarehe Sita Statement of 6 February …

  Saleh Reveals How Besigye Was Transferred To JCRC For Better Treatment   Namunkekera, Uganda | URN | Retired General Caleb Akandwanaho aka Salim Saleh, has revealed that he intervened to secure medical attention for detained opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye after finding him in what he described as an …

  COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU |  I have read Yusuf Serunkuma’s open letter to Gen. Salim Saleh, published in The Observer on October 28, 2026, under the title “Dear Gen. Saleh, an apology to Dr Besigye and the country will suffice.” I know my friend Yusuf to be a fine political …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has heard that the Criminal Investigations Department of Police paid UGX 59,300,000 to Makerere University’s Institute of Languages Project Account for transcription services of audios and videos arising from various meetings in which jailed Dr Kizza Besigye and others discussed a …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The first Prosecution witness in Dr. Kizza Besigye’s treason trial told the High Court in Kampala that the Kenyan Police set up two pistols and the entire crime scene. The court heard that Dr Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale unknowingly walked into the …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has raised fresh concern over the reported deterioration in the health of its founding president, Dr Kizza Besigye, who has been in detention for more than two years. The party is calling for Besigye’s immediate and unconditional release on …

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | Following the arrest of Erias Lukwago, the deportation of Martha Karua and mass withdrawal of the other defense lawyers, treason suspect Obeid Lutale has turned to his daughter to represent him in front of the trial judge Emmanuel Baguma. Mariam Lutale, the daughter of treason …

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | The prosecution has today, August 24th, tendered several videos and audios from various meetings outside Uganda in which jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye was allegedly plotting with others to overthrow the government. The clips were on Monday played before the Criminal Division Judge Emmanuel …

  Spy Camera Hidden in Power Bank Used to Record Besigye, Court Told. The witness further testified that Wakayima allegedly proposed detonating a hand grenade at Café Javas along Acacia Avenue in Kampala because government officials were said to frequent the premises.   Kampala, Uganda | URN | A covert camera …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uncertainty surrounds Dr. Kizza Besigye’s expected return to court as the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) demands his immediate release on medical bail, saying his reported health condition could affect his ability to participate in the proceedings. The PFF also wants Justice Emmanuel Baguma, who is …