Tag Archives: Besigye

VIDEO: If Col DR. Kizza Besigye absconds court as he has been threatening, he will face the wrath of the judiciary, says the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mike Chibita. Chibita warned the former presidential aspirant against defying the court process. Earlier this week, Besigye threatened to abscond court proceedings …

Former FDC presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye has filed an application before the High Court -Criminal Division seeking to formerly block his continued appearance before Nakawa Magistrates Court which he says has no powers to try him for treason. The application is fixed for  hearing on the March 22, 2017 …

Uganda is stuck with Museveni because the opposition is stuck with Besigye  Given the high growth of visits to my page during the this festive season, I will be posting daily briefs on the crisis of the opposition in Uganda which I want to blame largely on Dr. Kizza Besigye. …

The trouble with Besigye’s radicals   Something must be wrong, totally wrong with Besigye faction of FDC radicals. Either they are few on the ground but noisy on social media. In which case M7 can afford to ignore them. Or they are many but lack both strategy and leadership to …

Former Presidential candidate Dr.Kiiza Besigye on Wednesday told Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Noah Ssajjabi that he will not return to his court in respect of the treason charges unless investigations are complete and he is notified. Besigye made his stand as he appeared for the further mention of this case. …

COMMENT: By Morris DC Komakech Mwenda’s targeting Besigye ignores reality that political power aligns with economic interests and vice versa In the last few weeks, our political space is simply polluted by a lackadaisical analysis of politics and the space causing forces that shape those spaces. Andrew Mwenda’s cruel targeting …

COMMENT: By Emmanuel Mukama Why should he expect “stupid and mentally retarded” FDC supporters to be as equally reflective as he? On the night of December 30, 2016, I received recordings of the 93.3 FM radio Hot Seat talk show hosted by renowned journalist Andrew Mwenda. I listen to these …

After defeating Ghana’s incumbent President John Dramani Mahama in elections held late last year, Nana Akufo – Addo was on Jan07 sworn in at a ceremony attended by many African leaders. In his inaugural speech, the 72-year-old former human rights lawyer promised to reduce taxes and boost the economy which …

Former FDC presidential candidate Kizza Besigye and his co-accused in case of inciting violence in Kabale in 2012, have threatened not to attend court again after their pleas for adjournment until December were rejected. Besigye is charged together with Eriasi Lukwago, Ingrid Turinawe, Mubarak Munyagwa, Roland Mugume and Imam Makumbi …

Protests to increase if economy, security brutality worsen Museveni’s bid to lift the presidential age-limit, the bad and worsening economy, land grabbing, poverty-driven insecurity, and growing elite impunity of those close to power and brutality of the security forces, especially the police are some of the issues most pundits that …