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High Court denies bail to Kizza Besigye and aide Obeid Lutale

Justice & Court Rulings Verified Uganda (national) 29 Dec 2025 Severity: 2/5

According to Nile Post, trial judge Emmanuel Baguma of the High Court denied bail to opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his aide Obeid Lutale. The judge said fresh bail applications would only be considered after the two had taken plea, so they remain on remand.

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