Tag: Timothy Kalyegira

Veteran Journalist Timothy Kalyegira Granted Bail

The Kira Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to veteran Journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira, who is facing charges of broadcasting without a license contrary to section 28(1) and (2) of the Uganda Communications Act, Cap 103. On Friday, the court granted Kalyegira a cash bail of UGX 650,000, while his two sureties were each […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres Expresses concern over Political Detentions, Media Freedom in Uganda

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, has expressed concern on the recent disappearances and detentions of politicians and civil society actors across the country. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Wednesday, the Secretary-General urged all stakeholders in Uganda to exercise restraint and uphold […]

Veteran Journalist Timothy Kalyegira Charged With Broadcasting Without a License, Days After Going Missing

Veteran Journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira who has been missing since Friday last week, has resurfaced today and has been charged with computer misuse at Kira Chief Magistrates Court. Kalyegira’s disappearance on Friday, which was his birthday raised concern amongst his neighbours and family in Butenga Estate, in Kira municipality, Wakiso District. Human rights […]