The first prosecution witness in the treason trial of Dr Kizza Besigye has told the High Court that the opposition leader allegedly shared details of President Museveni’s movements and discussed assassinating him with drones or gunfire before creating a civil uprising to take power, claims the accused strongly deny.
A prosecution witness has told the High Court that a hidden camera inside a power bank was used to record meetings in which Dr Kizza Besigye allegedly discussed plans to acquire weapons and overthrow the government. The treason trial is proceeding with Besigye tried in absentia.
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has visited Dr Kizza Besigye at Mulago National Referral Hospital and reported that the veteran opposition leader is steadily recovering. Besigye has been in detention for nearly two years.
A prisons officer has informed the High Court that Dr Kizza Besigye remains admitted at Mulago Hospital and cannot appear for his treason trial. The defence has asked that a medical doctor present the health report instead.
Dr Moses Mukose has been released on police bond after spending more than 20 hours in custody. He was arrested at Mulago National Referral Hospital for allegedly wandering on the VIP floor where Dr Kizza Besigye is admitted under tight security.
A video shared by NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) purporting to show long-missing opposition activist Sam Mugumya has triggered fresh national and international concern. The footage depicts a frail Mugumya using a walking frame. Security agencies have previously denied holding him.
