
240 Days Behind Bars: Besigye’s Detention Sparks Legal Uproar
Today marks 240 days since Ugandan opposition leader Dr. K
Today marks 240 days since Ugandan opposition leader Dr. K
Dr. Kizza Besigye, former leader of Uganda’s Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), once faced serious allegations of plotting to overthrow President Museveni’s government.The controversy began after leaked audio recordings allegedly captured him discussi
Nairobi woke up to a city under lockdown on Monday, July 7, as Kenyan security forces moved swiftly to block access to the Central Business District in anticipation of the annual Saba Saba protests.Barricades were erected along major roads including Thika
Chaos erupted in Homa Bay County as mourners forcefully seized the casket of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang and marched it to Mawego Police Station in a dramatic protest against alleged police brutality.The protest escalated further when the irate crowd set the station abla
President Yoweri Museveni has paid glowing tribute to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni for her resilience and devotion during Uganda’s liberation struggle, highlighting her role as a single parent during the most turbulent years of their life.Speaking
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters who flooded the streets of Nairobi and other major towns on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government demonstrations.Businesses and schools remained shut in parts of the capital as fea
It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering.A teacher downloads a lesson plan in seconds. A clinic sends health records to the capital without delay. It feels like th
Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old hawker, is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in the head by anti-riot police amid violent protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi.The incident unfolded during demonstrations that saw security forces crack down on protesters in the city c
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has dismissed reports alleging mistreatment of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye at Luzira Upper Maximum Security Prison. UPS called the allegations politically motivated and lacking factual basis.Family