Fresh concern has mounted over the health of veteran Ugandan opposition leader and retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye after reports emerged that he was urgently transferred from Luzira Prison to a medical facility overnight. The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) announced early Tuesday morning, January 21, 2026, that Besigye’s condition had deteriorated sharply, prompting his … Read more
Ugandan artist Ameria Nambala has donated UGX 5 million to support the release of events promoter Miriam Mutakubwa, known as Biggie Events. Biggie was remanded to Luzira Prison on November 3 after failing to pay a UGX 70 million debt to businessman David Tumusiime. The court ordered Biggie to settle the full amount or serve … Read more
Ugandan singer Spice Diana is speaking out for events promoter Biggie Events, who landed in Luzira Prison over an unpaid Shs 70 million loan. In a touching interview, Spice called Biggie a hardworking woman who’s always kind to others. “I don’t know most of her friends, but I know her personally. When I had issues, … Read more
Prof. Waswa Balunywa remanded to Luzira Prison for alleged illegal hiring at MUBS, sparking corruption debate. Full details on the case! Uganda’s academic and political circles were rattled on September 2, 2025, as former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal Professor Waswa Balunywa was remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of abuse of office. The … Read more
Social media critic Frank Ntambi arrested and remanded to Luzira Prison on August 22, 2025, for cyber harassment after clashing with Jeff Kiwa. Uganda’s outspoken social media critic Frank Ntambi found himself behind bars today, August 22, 2025, after being arrested and remanded to Luzira Maximum Security Prison. The dramatic turn follows a heated online … Read more
