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Prosecution witness testifies in Besigye treason trial at High Court in Kampala

Justice & Court Rulings Verified Kampala 19 Aug 2026 Severity: 1/5

Prosecution witness Andrew Wilson Orlando told the High Court in Kampala that he posed as a financier offering money, weapons and training to gain the confidence of Kizza Besigye and associates and recorded their meetings covertly. The article notes that his allegations, including discussion of a drone attack on President Museveni, have not been established by the court; Besigye, who was absent in hospital, has previously denied seeking to overthrow the government.

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