Rukungiri: The six-year-old grandson of veteran opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, Ariho Righteous Ampa Besigye, has been laid to rest in Rukungiri Municipality. Ariho, fondly known by his family as Righ, was buried on September 27, at the Kifefe ancestral home in Rwakabengo A, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. He died... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Rukungiri District have celebrated the 70th birthday of Kizza Besigye, calling for prayers for his freedom. The celebrations were held on April 22, 2026, at the PFF offices in Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the event, the PFF Vice Chairperson for... Read More
Rukungiri: The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party in Rukungiri District has announced plans to take legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) and several National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates who were declared winners in the January 15, 2026 general parliamentary elections. Speaking at a press conference held this evening... Read More
The Government of Uganda, through the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has held a press briefing in Rukungiri District to clarify the arrest and continued detention of Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale. The press briefing followed public concerns,... Read More
Rukungiri: NRM flag bearers, NRM-leaning independent candidates, and members of the NRM district structure have asked President Yoweri Museveni to address the arrest of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye when he visits Rukungiri District on 26th November 2025. They want him released, saying the situation may affect NRM candidates in the... Read More
National: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has visited Dr. Kiiza Besigye at Luzira Upper Prison in Kampala. The Bishop on June 8, was accompanied by members of the North Kigezi Diocese Kampala Fellowship Leadership, including Lay Canon Alice Turyamureeba, Hon. Winnie Babihuga, Counsel Isaac Atukunda,... Read More