Eron Kiiza Sentenced to 9 Months as Defence Lawyers Boycott Besigye Case
KAMPALA – Chaotic scenes unfolded at the General Court Martial as Eron Kiiza, one of the lawyers representing veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, was senten...
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Why Did Armed Guards Give Uganda's Top Lawyer Just 120 Seconds to Face Justice?
Armed military police burst into Makindye's General Court Martial at 3:28 PM Tuesday, forcefully escorting prominent attorney Eron Kiiza to face an unprecedented lightnin...
Besigye, co-accused expected at Makindye military court
Veteran political leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his colleague Hajji Obeid Lutale are expected to reappear before the General Court Martial, Makindye on Tuesday.The pair is...
Akifeza wins Kisoro Woman MP by-election
Ms Grace Ngabirano Akifeza has been declared winner of Kisoro District Woman MP by-election after beating five other contestants. Ms Ngabirano who stood as an Independ...
Breaking the silence: Empowering communities to take control of diabetes
Commemorated on November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day unites global leaders, medical professionals, advocates, and communities to raise awareness and promote action...
Akifeza wins Kisoro Woman MP by-election
Ms Grace Ngabirano Akifeza has been declared winner of Kisoro District Woman MP by-election after beating five other contestants. Ms Ngabirano who stood as an Independ...
Nakawa East: Who will be Balimwezo’s rival?
When the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government gerrymanders constituencies, the official explanation given is that such a move is intended to bring service...
Sick SFC soldier stuck in Germany for 10 years, cries out to Museveni
A sick soldier of the Special Forces Command (SFC) has been stuck in Germany for the last 11 years after he was flown there for specialised treatment. Sgt George Bende re...
Whose Vision? Lira City’s Fate Hangs in Balance As Aceng, Amongi Lock Horns in Battle for Woman MP Seat, 2026
A high-stakes meeting between President Yoweri Museveni, ministers and NRM MPs, and NRM-leaning independent MPs from Lango took place at State House, Entebbe on Friday 18...
Why Kawempe South is a competitive ground for 2026
While on the campaign trail ahead of the 2021 poll, Bashir Kazibwe—who would go on to become the Kawempe South lawmaker—was eager to be seen hobnobbing with Robert Ky...