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Betty Nambooze sent to prison over Uganda walk to work protest

Outspoken Mukono North Member of Parlaiment, Betty Nambooze has been sent to prison for allegedly leading a walk to work protest in Mukono. The Magistrate’s Court in Mukono has remanded Nambooze to Kawuga Prison after refusing to grant her bail over past experiences. She was arrested this afternoon for participating in a walk to work […]

Uganda Army dismiss Besigye shooting claims

The Uganda army has dismissed reports that opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye was shot by the army or police during Thursday’s walk to work protests. Uganda People’s Defense Forces Spokesperson, Lt. Felix Kulayigye says Besigye was not shot and any such rumours are unfounded. He says the soldiers were called in to beef up police […]