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08 Jan '26
Kizza Besigye and Obed Lutale in the dockTo serve President Museveni, you must be ready to tell several and shameless lies.That is what a high profile Museveni campaign team comprising the deputy speaker, Thomas Tayebwa; security minister, Jim Muhwezi; and ICT minister, Chris Baryom
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03 Jan '26
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace in a club-record £35million deal.Brennan Johnson has joined Crystal Palace from TottenhamTottenham have confirmed the exit of Brennan Johnson. The 24-year-old forward, who was signed from Nottingham
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02 Jan '26
Liverpool still want to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as the January window opens.Oliver Glasner speaking to Marc Guehi.Oliver Glasner has discussed the prospect of losing Marc Guehi in January. The January transfer window is now open, and Liverpool could be in for
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02 Jan '26
The Electoral Commission (EC) recently ejected Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East parliamentary race.It argued that the academic document he relied on for his nomination did not meet the minimum academic qualification set out under Section 4 (1)(c) of the Parliamentary Elections Act (PE
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31 Dec '25
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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30 Dec '25
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
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27 Dec '25
French Montana has confirmed he has completed his verse for a possible collaboration with Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka as both prepare to perform at the AFCON 2025 Morocco Fanzone, where the Triplets Ghetto Kids are also present.American rapper Karim Kharbouch, known as French Montana, has
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24 Dec '25
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
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23 Dec '25
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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23 Dec '25
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