Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team announced their intention to boycott the General Court Martial, following a ruling by Uganda's Supreme Court on January 31. The court determined that military courts do not have the authority to try civilians, halting ongoing cases
The trial of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial in Makindye was unexpectedly halted on Monday after the Supreme Court ruled against trying civilians in military courts. This ruling, issued on Janua
The National Unity Platform (NUP) Electoral Management Committee has officially confirmed the credentials of renowned lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, clearing the way for him to contest the vacant Kawempe North MP seat.
Friday late afternoon, Commissioner General of Prison Dr. Johnson Byabashaija rang Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa seeking to be guided on when to release Kizza Besigye and other similarly-held inmates who have been incacerated for years over Military Court Ma
The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough
The contest for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat has taken another twist as aspiring politicians face new challenges in their bid to replace the late Muhammad Ssegirinya.The race, which has attracted 16 aspira
The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye, Kampala, has ruled that it holds the authority to prosecute crimes committed outside of Uganda.The ruling follows a case where the military court’s jurisdiction was
The General Court Martial in Makindye has resumed hearings in the high-profile case against Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obed Lutale, who are facing charges of unlawful possession of firearms.The prosecutors allege that the duo was found in possession of
A wave of grief and shock swept through Uganda on Thursday, January 9, 2025, as news broke that Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya had passed away at the age of 36 at Rubaga Hospital.Despite medical efforts to s
Bad News For Museveni As Court Exposes Military's Rejection Of Martha Karua Despite Legal Certificate.The General Court Martial's decision to reject Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua has exposed significant flaws in Ugan
