Key opposition parliamentary candidates have defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), pledging to mobilise votes for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of the 2026 general elections.The defectors were on Wednesday unveiled by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebw
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
Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have been denied bail for the fourth time, as court ruled that criminal proceedings should not be stayed before plea taking.Justice Emmanuel Baguma delivered the ruling on Monday, after it had earlier been scheduled
Uganda’s eight presidential candidates will mark Christmas Day at different locations across the country as the 2026 election campaigns intensify, with some contenders slowing down due to funding constraints, health challenges, and logistical hurdles, while others push on with packed schedules.
Besigye and Lutale had sought bail, arguing they are law-abiding citizens with fixed residences and would comply with all court directives.The High Court’s Criminal Division has deferred its ruling on applications seeking to halt treason proceedings and grant bail to opposition figure Co
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
The High Court sitting in Masindi has struck out a land dispute suit filed against the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), after finding that the case was legally defective and failed to disclose a valid cause of action. The court also dismissed a related appeal challenging a temporary injuncti
The High Court on Sunday upheld the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Busiro East Constituency, Mathias Walukaga, on grounds of lacking the requisite academic qualifications. The High Court on Sunday upheld the Electoral Commiss
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed an application seeking to halt the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and has also urged the High Court to reject a bail request filed by his defense team.Through Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumb
Security agencies have successfully rescued a six-year-old boy who was allegedly kidnapped last week in Kampala.The child, identified as Mpirwe Tumwesigye Abraham, was reportedly abducted on 12 December 2025 from Ddungu Zone, Kawempe Division, Kampala District. He was recovered on 19 Decem
