Is Kizza Besigye running for president?

2021 elections Besigye opted not to run for presidency in the forthcoming elections saying he will lead the opposition in plan ‘B’ to cause change in the country. He is going to ally himself with the main opponent of Museveni Bobi Wine to help him win the 2021 elections.

Who are the children of Kizza Besigye?

Anselm Besigye
Kizza Besigye/Children

Who is Winnie Kizza?

Winifred Kiiza (born 26 November 1972) is a Ugandan teacher and politician, who served as the Leader of Opposition in the Ugandan Parliament, from May 2016 until August 2018. She is also the Member of Parliament representing the Kasese District Women in the 10th Ugandan Parliament (2016 to 2021). …

Who is Nobert Mao’s wife?

Naomi Mao
Norbert Mao/Wife

Who is Kizza Besigye and what did he do?

Kizza Besigye. Warren Kizza Besigye Kifefe (born 22 April 1956), known as Kizza Besigye, and also nicknamed Colonel (in reference to his military rank before he left the Army), Daktari, Kifefe, KB, and Ssenyondo (“Big Hammer”), is a Ugandan physician, politician, and former military officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Force.

When did Kizza Besigye get arrested in Uganda?

Besigye was arrested on 1 October 2012 after an attempt to make a speech to vendors in Kiseka market in Kampala, Uganda. He was taken to a central police station in the city.

When did Kizza Besigye retire from the Army?

In October 2000, Besigye announced that he would run against Museveni in the 2001 elections. He retired from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces in 2001, having attained the rank of colonel.

Why did Kizza Besigye go to the Supreme Court?

In March 2001 Besigye petitioned the Supreme Court to nullify the election results. A panel of five judges voted 5–0 that there had been cheating but decided 3–2 not to annul the elections. In June 2001, Besigye was briefly arrested and questioned by the police over allegations of treason.