MPs Question Besigye’s Arrest in Kenya
A section of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) are seeking explanations over the controversial arrest of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye in Nairobi, Kenya.
During the plenary sitting on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, legislators questioned the country's adherence to international and regional laws following the arrest of the opposition leader.
Dr. Besigye was reportedly arrested in Nairobi on November 16, 2024, where he had gone to attend an event organized by Kenya’s Martha Karua and is now on remand in...
How Opposition Parties Continue to Violate Uganda’s Multiparty Democracy
In the referendum that was held on July 28, 2005, Ugandans voted to adopt a multiparty system of governance, which resulted in the resumption of activities for parties like the Democratic Party (DP) and Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and the creation of new ones like the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), among others.
Since then, more parties have been formed to enhance democracy and multiparty rule in Uganda.
Despite the efforts, several political party leaders are misusing the freedoms and rights...
Besigye Renders Lukwago Incompetent, Hires Kenyan Karua as His Lead Lawyer
The Lord Mayor for Kampala city, Erias Lukwago, who was recently ranked as the most incompetent mayor in Sub-Saharan Africa, has been fired from leading Dr. Kizza Besigye’s legal team and replaced with Kenya's former Minister for Justice, Martha Karua, in an ongoing case in the army court.
According to a source privy to the matter, on November 22, 2024, Besigye instructed his wife, Winnie Byanyima, when she went to visit him in Luzira, to find a competent lawyer for...
NUP’s Kasibante Tells MPs to Avoid Ignorance and Populism Regarding UCDA
The National Unity Platform (NUP) party member, Moses Kasibante, a former Rubaga North Member of Parliament, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to refrain from ignorance and populist tactics concerning the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and focus on the common man and the bigger picture.
Kasibante's remarks come amid growing concerns about the management and promotion of Uganda's coffee industry, a vital sector for the country's economy, where the government rationalized UCDA back to the Ministry of Agriculture...
The NUP-Besigye Everlasting Feud
The recent arrest of Kizza Besigye in Kenya and his subsequent appearance in the Makindye-based court martial have rejuvenated the cold war between the two opposition groups.
Besigye was arrested for planning to topple a legitimately elected government in Uganda using guns. In a leaked audio conversation, Besigye is heard negotiating with foreigners about a wide range of weapons to use in destabilizing Uganda. In the same conversation, Besigye told his partners how Bobi Wine is mediocre, just playing comedy.
The...
Manifesto Week 2024: Uganda’s Tourism Industry Makes Significant Progress
During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites.
The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...