Uganda politics

UGANDA – Soldiers and an opposition MP among those suspected of planning an armed uprising against President Yoweri Museveni.[9] Check also: Dr. Kizza Besigye charged with treason At least 30 people,[6] including serving soldiers and an opposition MP, have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to overthrow Uganda’s government,[5] the country’s army has said. Army spokesman Colonel Paddy Ankunda told ...

The High court in Kampala has ordered government to pay Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago,[5] Shs75m as damages for having been maliciously arrested at Central Police Station (CPS) stairs and prosecuted as he protested against the then Kiboko squad in 2007.[4] Check ALSO: Dr. Besigye Is A Security Threat The arrest of Mr Lukwago happened while he was the Kampala Central ...

Jailed Forum for Democratic Change former presidential flag bearer Dr Kizza Besigye who was on Wednesday morning expected to reappear before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court for the second time in two weeks ever since he was charged afresh with treason offenses has not showed up.[3] Check Also: Opposition MPs Walk Out On Museveni Over Besigy Principal State Attorney Lino Anguzu told court ...

In fulfillment of the constitutional requirement under  Article101 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda,  President Yoweri Museveni delivers the State of the Nation Address, 2016.[7] President Museveni mainly gave accountability on particular government commitments and appraised the country of the plans and strategies for the next one year.[4] Check also: The state of the nation address 2015, by ...

Uganda’s opposition leader was remanded Wednesday to a maximum security prison in the capital after being charged with treason for organizing protests against the re-election of long-time President Yoweri Museveni.[9] Check also: Dr. Kizza Besigye charged with treason Kizza Besigye briefly appeared in a magistrate’s court in Kampala to be charged before he was driven away under heavy guard to ...