Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale (Right) in Court. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has told the High Court in Kampala that he nearly died while on a hunger strike during his prolonged detention, as he opposed the hearing of his bail application in the absence of his lawyers, arguing that his constitutional right to legal representation had been systematically undermined. Appearing before Emmanuel Baguma alongside his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola, Besigye said the crisis surrounding his legal team had left them unable to fairly prosecute their bail applications…
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Karua Kampala, Uganda | URN | Martha Karua, the lead lawyer in the trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, has asked the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala to intervene to challenge her recent deportation from Uganda. She says her deportation from Uganda and exclusion from representing retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale undermine their constitutional right to a fair hearing. In an affidavit filed in the High Court, Karua says she was denied entry into Uganda on June 22, 2026, despite holding a Special Practising Certificate issued by the Uganda Law Council authorizing her…
Captain Denis Oola, Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale Appearing Before the Court Kampala, Uganda | URN | Opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have told the High Court that they will not abandon their preferred legal team led by Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, arguing that any attempt to force them to accept alternative lawyers violates their constitutional right to a fair trial. In a letter dated July 1, 2026, addressed to Criminal Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma from Luzira Government Prison, the two accused persons say they…
Ugandan gospel artist Mungu Feni is gearing up to release a highly anticipated new single produced by celebrated Nigerian producer Masterkraft (Sunday Ginikachukwu Nweke), marking a significant milestone in his growing international music journey. Speaking about the collaboration, Mungu Feni expressed his excitement, saying, “Creating greatness with one of Africa’s finest producers, Masterkraft, is a dream come true. Great music with a global sound is dropping soon. Vision meets excellence; the journey continues.” The project was recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, where Mungu Feni travelled to work closely with Masterkraft, one of Africa’s most respected hitmakers. Known for crafting chart-topping records…
New land slided in Bumayoka Bududa, Uganda | URN | Peter Kibeti has returned to Kubewo village, Bududa district, a place he knows is dangerous and could kill him. On 1st March 2010, landslides hit Namesti sub-county in Bududa district. Triggered by heavy rains, the landslides buried Nametsi, Namakansa, and Kubewo villages in Namesti parish, claiming more than 200 people and displacing hundreds of others. Sixteen years after surviving the devastating Nametsi landslide, Kibeti once again lives on the slopes of Mount Elgon, where towering hills and fertile volcanic soils have sustained generations of farming families, but where heavy rains…
Over 500 people rounded up in Natete, Katwe, Nsangi and Kajansi areas on 25 June 2026 Kampala, Uganda | URN | Allegations that some police officers are demanding money from suspects in exchange for release are undermining ongoing crime crackdowns in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, with community leaders and security experts warning that the practice is weakening efforts to dismantle criminal networks. Since the beginning of the year, police and army units have conducted weekly intelligence-led operations across Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso and parts of Mpigi District, targeting criminal gangs blamed for a rise in attacks, robberies, injuries and killings within…
Singer Henry Tigan has debunked the common belief that celebrities always have multiple relationships at the peak of their career. Henry Tigan reflected on his love life as a young man at his peak in the music industry. While many assumed he was confident because of his celebrity status, he noted that he struggled to approach women for relationships. Explaining his character, Tigan revealed he was naturally shy and scared of women based on the stories he always heard from his elders. With this, it was difficult to express his feelings, forcing him to hold back on relationships. In turn, it…
Socialite Bad Black, real name Shanitah Namuyimbwa, has left viewers stunned after she confessed that she bleached to change her identity. In numerous interviews, Bad Black has always bragged about how much bleaching enhanced her beauty. During her interview with Sanyuka TV, however, she confessed that she changed her skin tone to obstruct justice. A few years back, Black was in jail over conspiring with one of her ex-boyfriends, Meddie Ssentongo, to embezzle approximately Shs10.3 billion from his ex-boyfriend Greenhalgh and was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years in prison. When she was finally granted bail, she decided to run away, and because she…
Gospel singer and philanthropist Grace Nakimera has spoken out against DNA testing, citing that it destroys homes. Nakimera, during one of her TV interviews, discussed the ongoing DNA topics, encouraging men to take their children for DNA testing to confirm their paternity. She revealed that she couldn’t allow her husband to subject her children to the test because it paints a picture of broken trust in a home. Describing herself as an irrational decision maker, the mother of three noted that they would immediately end the relationship as soon as her man suggested the test. “I think I make bad decisions…
Following the positive reception of her debut Afrobeat single, “Webale Nnyo,” rising singer Lady Champagne has returned with a powerful new release dubbed “Leave Me Alone,” a heartfelt anthem celebrating self-worth, healing, and emotional resilience. The new single marks a bold evolution in Lady Champagne’s artistry, shifting from the celebratory energy of her debut to a more personal and emotionally driven message. While “Webale Nnyo” introduced audiences to her vibrant personality and love for African culture, “Leave Me Alone” explores the emotional journey of breaking free from toxic relationships and embracing personal peace. Blending soulful lyrics with infectious Afrobeat rhythms,…