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@allafrica Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:29:20
State Defends Besigye Detention As Lawyers Seek Release
[Nile Post] The government has defended the continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, arguing that his imprisonment remains lawful and that the High Court has no authority to overturn a Supreme Court ruling.
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:55:10
Lilongwe Mayor Sagawa in Uganda to Champion the Cause of Clean Water and Sanitation for the Capital City
[Nyasa Times] Lilongwe City Council is rallying support to enhance access to clean water and modern sanitation, as the city grapples with rapid population growth and overstretched infrastructure. Mayor Esther Sagawa made a passionate call at the African Water and Sanitation Association (AFWASA) International 22nd Congress in Kampala, Uganda, emphasizing the urgent need for improved sanitation services.
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@kfm Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:55:13
Besigye, Lutale case adjourned again
The legal battle for Dr. Kizza Besigye’s release took a dramatic turn on Wednesday when Judge Singizi Douglas ordered his return to prison due to his ill health. The judge expressed concern about Besigye’s deteriorating condition, stating that he could not proceed with a sick prisoner who might faint in court. Besigye, who has been on a hunger strike for days, has reportedly suffered significant health complications, including kidney damage, according to his wife, Winnie Byanyima. His condition has sparked nationwide protests, with supporters demanding his release. Despite his worsening health, the state has continued to detain Besigye, prompting his lawyers to file for an immediate release order. The court heard the defense team’s plea for his freedom, with tensions […]
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@kfm Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:44:02
Kawempe North by-election: Mao weighs asking NRM to withdraw candidate
Democratic Party (DP) President General Norbert Mao, who also serves as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, is exploring options to persuade the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party to withdraw from the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election and support the DP candidate. Mao announced Henry Kasakya Mubiru as the DP’s flag bearer for the by-election on Tuesday, stating that Kasakya’s experience and education make him the ideal candidate to represent the people of Kawempe North in Parliament. “I will request them (NRM) to ask their candidate to step down for Henry Kasakya because we believe he is the best in the field,” Mao said. While the NRM has endorsed Faridah Nambi for the same position, Mao suggested that it would be […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:21:20
Ssegirinya’s widows endorse NUP’s Nalukoola for Kawempe North by-election, reject former personal assistant Luwemba
The late Ssegirinya Muhammad’s widows, led by Twahirah Akandinda, have endorsed National Unity Platform (NUP) flagbearer Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as their preferred candidate in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The widows said their husband, who held the seat before passing away in January this year, was a staunch NUP member and supporter. They stated that […] The post Ssegirinya’s widows endorse NUP’s Nalukoola for Kawempe North by-election, reject former personal assistant Luwemba first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:51:49
Chameleone speaks on his health situation as he prepares for surgery in the U.S
Legendary singer Joseph Mayanja, alias Jose Chameleone, has spoken about his health after being rushed to a hospital in the United States due to health complications. In a video posted on his social media, the singer stated that he has been admitted to the hospital in preparation for pancreatic surgery following a recent attack. Speaking […] The post Chameleone speaks on his health situation as he prepares for surgery in the U.S first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:49:15
Ministry of Health Discharges All 8 Ebola Patients
[Nile Post] The National Drug Quality Control Laboratory in Mulago was the venue where Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng oversaw the discharge of eight out of the nine Ebola patients currently under treatment.
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:49:17
Opposition Parties Fail to Harmonize On Besigye Rescue Efforts
[Nile Post] Opposition parties in Parliament have failed to reach a consensus on actions to support Rtd. Dr. Kiiza Besigye, who is currently battling health issues after being rushed to a private clinic in Bugolobi.
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:02:15
Uganda Discharges All Eight Ebola Disease Patients
[WHO-AFRO] Uganda today discharged eight patients who had been receiving treatment for Sudan virus disease - which belongs to the same family as Ebola virus disease - after two negative tests carried out 72 hours apart.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:42:29
Besigye to appear before the High Court today
The hearing of a habeas corpus application for Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutaale, initially scheduled for next week, has been moved to today at 9 AM at TWED Towers. This session marks a significant step toward transferring their cases from the military court to a civilian court, as per the Supreme Court’s directive. […] The post Besigye to appear before the High Court today first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:04
Uganda Under Fire for Detention of Opposition Leader
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Human rights activists, lawyers and medical practitioners in East Africa called on the Ugandan government Tuesday to release opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who has spent the past three months in military detention.
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@kfm Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:14:31
SC Villa, Express battle hungry minnows in last shot at glory
By Denis Bbosa Slippery Uganda Cup ties await underperforming giants SC Villa and Express as they seek redemption from their lackluster StarTimes Uganda Premier League campaign. With Express languishing in sixth place with 25 points and Villa trailing closely in eighth with 24, the cup competition presents their only realistic shot at silverware this season. Morley Byekwaso’s Villa face a tricky test against Simba, a spirited Buganda Regional League side financially backed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) that shocked Mbale Heroes in the previous round. Read more
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@kfm Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:12:37
Court reschedules Besigye, Lutale case
The High Court in Kampala is set to hear a habeas corpus application filed by Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale, today, February 19, 2025. They are seeking their unconditional release from Luzira Prison. The application, originally scheduled for February 25, was moved forward following negotiations between the concerned parties. JusticeDarglas Singinza will preside over the hearing. The application, filed on February 5, 2025, by a team of lawyers led by Erias Lukwago, follows the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Court Martial lacks jurisdiction over civilians. This ruling effectively nullified the charges against Besigye and Lutale, yet they remain remanded. The advocates are seeking a court order compelling the Attorney General and the Commissioner General of Prisons […]
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@kfm Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:49:55
Nyanjura, four others charged over ‘free Besigye’ protest
Five Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) supporters, including Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjula, Ingrid Turinawe, Faridah Nangonzi, Shadia Namubiru, and Phiona Kabayiza, have been remanded to Luzira Women’s Prison. They were charged with being a common nuisance after demanding the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye from Luzira Prison. The five women appeared before the Buganda Road Magistrates Court and denied the allegations. They were remanded until February 25, 2025, to allow the prosecution to verify the documents presented by their sureties. The prosecution alleges that on February 17, 2025, the women participated in an unauthorized procession on Ben Kiwanuka Street in Kampala. They were wearing blue T-shirts with the slogan “Kill Me, Spare Besigye,” and allegedly caused public […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:25:38
ICEA LION Uganda launches “What’s Your Plan?” campaign to empower financial security
ICEA LION Uganda has officially launched the “What’s Your Plan?” campaign—an ambitious initiative aimed at equipping Ugandans with tailored financial security and planning solutions. The event at Choate Hotel, Kampala, was attended by key industry leaders, including Daniel Kairu, Head of Business Development & Marketing at ICEA LION General; Florence Nabakiibi, Head of Retail & […] The post ICEA LION Uganda launches “What’s Your Plan?” campaign to empower financial security first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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