Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye Stories

Winnie Byanyima denies past relationship with Museveni has anything to do with Besigye's trial
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 22, 2025

"Yes. A long time ago I had a relationship with Museveni but it has no relevance now. It was a normal relationship with President Museveni," she said.

Kizza Besigye, co-accused charged with treason
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 21, 2025

The magistrate ruled that the three be remanded at Luzira prison and declined a request for private medical attention, citing that the capital nature...

Kizza Besigye to remain longer behind bars as Kampala court deliberates case
Amina Wako  |  Feb 20, 2025

Concerns over Besigye’s well-being continue to grow, with his supporters calling for immediate medical intervention and his release.

Kindiki challenges Gachagua, Kalonzo to account for their time in office, urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politics
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

Kindiki assured the Meru leaders that all those who have held high office will eventually be held accountable for their track record.

Museveni dismisses Besigye's hunger strike as 'unprincipled blackmail'
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 18, 2025

"How can you be accused of serious crimes and, then, your response is a hunger strike to generate sympathy for getting bail? Why don't you demand a qu...

Besigye's wife speaks out on his fragile health in prison
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

Byanyima learned it was considered a special prison for suspected terrorists.

Uganda Law Society condemns Judge Singiza over illegal detention of Besigye
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 17, 2025

The advocates alleged that his conduct was not an isolated incident, citing both his refusal to grant a constitutionally urgent hearing to Advocate Er...

Besigye rushed to hospital after staging hunger strike in prison
Reuters  |  Feb 17, 2025

The local NTV broadcaster also reported late on Sunday that Besigye had been taken to the health facility and that the area was under "tight security"...

Conflicts in DRC and Sudan expected to overshadow deliberations at African Union summit
DW News  |  Feb 15, 2025

African Union analyst Emmanuel Bensah told DW from Accra, Ghana, that it is crucial that African leaders attending the summit in Addis present concret...

Hamas says willing to move ahead with Gaza ceasefire despite ‘language of threats and intimidation’
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

The war in Gaza erupted after a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, that killed at least 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies, and sa...

Azimio calls for removal of Speaker Wetang'ula for defying High Court ruling on majority party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The opposition has questioned why the Jubilee Party is now being recognised as part of Azimio, despite Wetang'ula's earlier ruling stating that the pa...

Half of Kenyan students prefer studying abroad, report finds
Amina Wako  |  Feb 10, 2025

The report recommends that governments, universities, and employers work together to develop strategies that encourage young professionals to stay and...

Wetang’ula to challenge court ruling on dual role as Speaker and party leader
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The judges emphasised that the Speaker, as an ex-officio Member of Parliament, must maintain neutrality.

Report warns Kenya losing skills as more students prefer studying, working  abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The report says that students prioritise opportunities to gain work experience while studying, alongside financial aid and scholarship availability.

Power moves: The women changing Africa's leadership landscape
DW News  |  Feb 05, 2025

According to the United Nations' Women division, only six countries in the world have 50 per cent or more women in their single or lower houses of par...

Besigye's legal team led by Karua presses for his release amid military defiance
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 03, 2025

This follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on January 31, which decreed that civilians should no longer be tried in military courts.

Road infrastructure top priority for North Eastern leaders ahead of Ruto visit
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 03, 2025

The leaders say if the state of roads and infrastructure in the region is improved, then other sectors of the economy will flourish.

North Eastern leaders' great expectations as Ruto visits the region
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 01, 2025

The visit follows a decision by leaders from the region, including professionals from various sectors of the economy, to form a caucus that will advoc...

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