Opposition leader Stories

Raila's ODM at a crossroads as government it supports seeks to silence dissent
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 31, 2024

Despite Nyong'o's stand, the party has not officially called out its members who are publicly supporting ongoing police excesses and contravention of...

Police arrest Kizza Besigye's lawyer (Rtd) Major Ronald Iduli after raiding his house
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 10, 2024

Iduli was set to appear before the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala City, alongside Hajji Obed Kamulegeya to defend Besigye.

Uganda Law Society asks Karua to reapply for practising license to defend Besigye
Amina Wako  |  Dec 10, 2024

The council reportedly rejected Karua's application on procedural grounds, citing the absence of notarised copies of her practising certificate, a let...

Besigye sues Kenya, Uganda at the East African Court of Justice over alleged abduction
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

Observers argue that the General Court Martial in Makindye, where Besigye and Lutale are facing charges of undermining national security and illegal p...

Karua misses to represent Besigye in Ugandan military trial over clearance hitch
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2024

Karua stated that she spoke to the Council Chairperson, Justice Irene Mulyagonja who assured her that the Council would convene to address her matter.

Uganda confirms Kenya's role in Kizza Besigye's abduction from Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2024

Ugandan Information Minister Chris Baryomunsi said the government of Uganda was coordinating with its Kenyan counterpart in the arrest of Kizza Besigy...

Human rights commission condemns Kizza Besigye's alleged abduction in Nairobi
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 20, 2024

Besigye had visited Nairobi to attend NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua's book launch in Nairobi on Sunday evening.

Kizza Besigye abducted in Nairobi and now in Kampala jail, says wife Byanyima
Amina Wako  |  Nov 20, 2024

Besigye was in Nairobi attending the launch of a book by Narc Kenya leader and former Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Martha Karua.

Africa: Who's who in Raila Odinga's continental top job bid
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 23, 2024

While their backgrounds provide valuable insights into continental diplomacy, their expertise alone may not be enough to make up for the broader lack...

I was surprised by government support for my AUC chair bid - Raila Odinga
Amina Wako  |  Jun 05, 2024

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi asserted that Nairobi’s decision to support Odinga was driven by his competence and al...

Jawar Mohammed explores Ethiopia's political landscape and economic trajectory
Hanifa Adan  |  May 13, 2024

Jawar, had been missing in action since his release from prison. 

81 per cent of Kenyans support Raila's AUC chair bid - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2024

Research firm Infotrak says eight in every 10 Kenyans are supportive of Raila's bid to succeed Chadian Moussa Faki Mahamat.

Somalia opposition, Puntland State oppose constitution amendment process
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 26, 2024

Puntland State and the opposition claim the government is planning to do away with the federal system of power and introduce a presidential system thr...