Judge rejects plea for Besigye’s transfer from prison to private hospital

Remanded veteran opposition leader, Dr Kizza Besigye, at a health facility in Kampala on the night of January 19, 2026. 

A High Court judge in Uganda has declined a request by lawyers representing opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye to have him transferred from Luzira Prison to a medical facility of his choice.

Instead, Justice Emmanuel granted a longer adjournment to allow Dr Besigye to appear physically in court.