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Lukwago Stable in Murchison Bay Prison Sick Bay, Says Prisons

Lukwago Stable in Murchison Bay Prison Sick Bay, Says Prisons

The Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed that Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Erias Lukwago is being held in the sick bay at Murchison Bay Prison, where officials say he is in stable condition and receiving medical monitoring.Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine said Lukwago was ad

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Ssemujju flees Uganda amid Muhoozi crackdown on opposition figures

Ssemujju flees Uganda amid Muhoozi crackdown on opposition figures

The development comes days after Gen Muhoozi suggested that Ssemujju and Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi could be the next opposition figures to face action following Lukwago’s arrest.Former Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda (Photo/Courtesy/File)Kampala, Uganda: Former Ki

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There is still hope for Uganda

There is still hope for Uganda

Uganda’s political landscape is dominated by stories of imprisonment, intimidation, exile, and internal divisions.Dr. Kizza Besigye, one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures, continues to face political persecution and detention. Robert Kyagulanyi has spent significant pe

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JK Kazoora on why Gen Muhoozi is losing social media race

JK Kazoora on why Gen Muhoozi is losing social media race

JK Kazoora says Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's handling of the Erias Lukwago saga on social media reflects an outdated strategy that could weaken his online influence.Celebrated Ugandan marketer and media strategist J.K Kazoora has warned Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba that his

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Don’t Drag My Father Into This” — Lumumba Amin Reacts to Ugandans Comparing Muhoozi to Idi Amin After Lukwago Abduction

Don’t Drag My Father Into This” — Lumumba Amin Reacts to Ugandans Comparing Muhoozi to Idi Amin After Lukwago Abduction

Former President Idi Amin’s son, Lumumba Amin, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the reported arrest of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, urging the public to focus on legal facts rather than drawing comparisons with his late father.His remarks come amid growing public

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PPP Calls for United Opposition Front Led by NUP Amid Rising Political Tensions

PPP Calls for United Opposition Front Led by NUP Amid Rising Political Tensions

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has urged the National Unity Platform (NUP) to spearhead a united opposition front, citing increasing political pressure and recent high-profile arrests as signs of deepening tension in Uganda’s political landscape.KAMPALA — The People’s Progres

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Lukwago: From defence lawyer to treason suspect

Lukwago: From defence lawyer to treason suspect

Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who has spent months defending a treason suspect in court, has now found himself facing similar charges.Lukwago was on Wednesday charged with misprision of treason, an offence relating to allegations that a person failed to report knowledge of plans

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Don’t Gamble With Lukwago’s Life!” Lawyers Battle For Bail As Court Defers Hearing

Don’t Gamble With Lukwago’s Life!” Lawyers Battle For Bail As Court Defers Hearing

Lawyer and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been remanded to Luzira (Murchison Bay) Prison after appearing before court on charges of misprision of treason.His lawyers were led by Medard Ssegona Lubega. The others include Proscovia Kinihira, Samuel Muyizzi, Muhammed Nsereko, Mat

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Lukwago taken to Makindye for court arraignment

Lukwago taken to Makindye for court arraignment

The former Kampala Lord Mayor was driven from Kira Division Police station, a few minutes past 2 pm toward Makindye.Lawyer Erias Lukwago has been taken to Makindye, where he is expected to be arraigned in court.The former Kampala Lord Mayor was driven from Kira Division Police stati

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Lukwago’s Wife Likens Muhoozi Rule to Idi Amin Reign of Terror

Lukwago’s Wife Likens Muhoozi Rule to Idi Amin Reign of Terror

KAMPALA, Uganda — As armed soldiers escorted opposition leader Erias Lukwago away from his home on Monday morning, his wife stood amid the confusion, anger and disbelief of a family suddenly thrust into the center of Uganda’s latest political storm.For Nalongo Zawedde Lubwama, the arre

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