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Veteran political figure, Dr. Kizza Besigye, is scheduled to appear before a civilian court on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, following mounting pressure from Parliament. The extended detention and deteriorating health condition of Besigye became a focal point of discussion during the parliamentary session on 18 February 2025. Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale were apprehended and brought before the General Court Martial...

The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha has underscored the importance of continuous training in developing a modern and capable military force. Speaking at the pass-out ceremony for 98 officers (including 14 females) who completed a six-month Sub-Unit Commanders Course at the Airborne Training School-Amilcar Cabral (ATSAC) in Nakasongola yesterday, Maj Gen. Mugisha re-echoed the...

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has expressed deep concern over the continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Haji Obeid Lutale, and Eron Kiiza, stating that their imprisonment undermines Uganda’s commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. In a statement issued today, Secretary-General Scotland emphasized that Uganda, as a valued member of the Commonwealth,...

President Museveni, through a statement, has responded to the concerns raised by some Ugandans regarding the incarceration of Dr. Kizza Besigye. He emphasized the importance of a swift trial to establish the facts surrounding the serious charges against Dr. Besigye, rather than focusing on bail or sympathy. The President reiterated the government's commitment to justice and accountability, recalling Uganda's...

The PSST Ramathan Ggoobi has invited French Investors to Uganda to pertake in the economically rewarding,exciting & renewed ambition of growing Uganda's economy into a 500-billion-dollar economy (£476 billion) in the next 15 years. He extended the Invitation at the Uganda Investment,Tourism and Trade Conference (17th -20th February,2025) taking place in Paris,France. "We have a brand-new National Development Plan (NDPIV) anchored...

The Opposition Caucus is set to convene a joint session this morning to deliberate on various matters of national significance. Following the meeting, the Caucus will address the media at 12:00 PM in Conference Room B, where they will provide a summary of the discussions. Aruu County legislator Christopher Komakech has asserted that Dr. Kizza Besigye’s choice to embark on...

Opposition leaders, led by National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, visited Luzira Prison this morning to check on political prisoners. However, they were unable to see some of them, including Dr. Kizza Besigye.

Lawyers representing Rt. Col. Kizza Besigye say there is no need to file a bail application for his release. Samuel Muyiizi stated that the Supreme Court’s decision was clear and that it would be unconstitutional for the Director of Public Prosecutions to proceed with any case originating from the General Court Martial.

The High Court Civil Division has dismissed a judicial review application challenging the appointment of James Kasigwa as the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). The case, Muyambi Fortunate Benda Vs Attorney General & 3 others, sought to contest the decision made by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives. In its ruling, the court found...

In another win for Economic and Commercial Diplomacy, the inaugural Uganda-France Investment, Tourism, and Trade Conference kicked off at the Cercle D’Aumale in Paris from February 17th to 20th 2025. The event, a strategic business initiative by the Uganda Embassy in Paris, is intended to enhance economic, trade, and tourism partnerships between Uganda and France.  The conference aims to leverage...