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Besigye decries persecution as High Court proceeds with treason trial

Besigye decries persecution as High Court proceeds with treason trial

KAMPALA, Uganda — Opposition leader Kizza Besigye decried what he called ongoing persecution Tuesday as the High Court entered not guilty pleas on his behalf after he and two co-accused refused to respond to amended treason charges.The retired colonel told Justice Emmanuel Baguma that he

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Just in: Rights activist Sarah Bireete arrested

Just in: Rights activist Sarah Bireete arrested

The human rights activist went missing on Tuesday with her colleagues complaining that they did not know her whereabouts, and that her phones went off.Police have confirmed they have in detention Dr Sarah Bereete, the founding Partner and Executive Director for Center for Constitutional G

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Bad day for Byabakama as Kadaga Joins Kabaka in disputing EC’s Readiness to Deliver Credible Elections

Bad day for Byabakama as Kadaga Joins Kabaka in disputing EC’s Readiness to Deliver Credible Elections

Stung by the controversial circumstances under which Budiope East MP Moses Magogo’s leading opponent Daniel Mulirire (an NRM-leaning independent) was denominated and disqualified from the race, leading Busoga kingmaker Rebecca Kadaga has sharply criticized the Electoral Commission.Speaki

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RUKUNGIRI: Tumukunde Faces Stiff Resistance from Ingrid Turinawe as Besigye Jailing Fuels Political Tension

RUKUNGIRI: Tumukunde Faces Stiff Resistance from Ingrid Turinawe as Besigye Jailing Fuels Political Tension

Bishop of North Kigezi, Onesmus Asiimwe, summoned Tumukunde and Ingrid before the congregation at Kinyansano Cathedral on Christmas DayRukungiri Municipality is shaping up as one of the most politically charged battlegrounds ahead of the general elections, with Henry Tumukunde facing stiff

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NUP’s Rubongoya Accuses Museveni Regime of Bribery and Coercion in Tooro and Rwenzori ‘Defections’ Ahead of 2026 Elections

NUP’s Rubongoya Accuses Museveni Regime of Bribery and Coercion in Tooro and Rwenzori ‘Defections’ Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kampala, Uganda – As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya has come out swinging against what he describes as a calculated regime strategy to undermine opposition through bribery, arrests, and intimidation.In

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Missing Masaka priest charged with Shs500m money laundering

Missing Masaka priest charged with Shs500m money laundering

Masaka Catholic Priest, Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira is expected to appear in court on money laundering charges involving Shs500 million.Masaka City, Uganda: Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira, the Catholic priest from Masaka, who had been missing for weeks following his reported arrest by security oper

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Museveni has a right to torture opposition supporters - Ykee Benda

Museveni has a right to torture opposition supporters - Ykee Benda

The singer suggested in a social media exchange with his followers that arrests and torture of opposition figured an almost inevitable consequence of challenging a leader who fought a protracted guerrilla war to seize power. Singer Ykee Benda has ignited a firestorm online, defending the g

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Court grants bail to YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi in cyber harassment case

Court grants bail to YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi in cyber harassment case

YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi has been released on bail by the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Makindye.Shalom was granted bail on a non-cash bond of Shs 5 million, with each of his sureties also bonded for a non-cash Shs 5 million.He was arrested and detained on charges of cyber harassment

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Court To Rule on Besigye Bail Today.

Court To Rule on Besigye Bail Today.

Kampala High Court is expected to rule this Tuesday on a fresh bail application and a request to halt treason proceedings against veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye, as his lawyers continue to challenge the conduct of the case.Besigye’s lead counsel, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago

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Pastor, Traditional Leader and Surveyor Arraigned Over Alleged Land Fraud

Pastor, Traditional Leader and Surveyor Arraigned Over Alleged Land Fraud

A pastor, a traditional leader and a land surveyor have been arraigned before Circuit Court ‘3’ in Accra over allegations of conspiracy, trespass and fraudulent land transactions.The accused persons — James Kumbaya Damalie, 60, a land surveyor; Peter Hammond, 58, a pastor and Nuumo K

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