Damaged-down opposition stalwart,Dr Kizza Besigye has urged Ugandans to uphold the values of freedom, justice, and fancy at some stage in the festive season.
In a handwritten assertion, Dr. Besigye shows on the biblical tale of Jesus Christ’s birth in the Kingdom of Judah, drawing parallels to the struggles of oppressed communities at some stage in history.
He recounts the oppressive reign of King Herod, who ordered the massacre of infants to safeguard his throne, and Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who sanctioned the crucifixion of Christ.
Quoting the Gospel of Luke (4:18-21), Dr. Besigye highlights Jesus’ mission to suppose correct information to the sorrowful, liberty to the oppressed, and healing to the brokenhearted.
He emphasises that the message of Christmas is one in every of hope and justice for all, particularly for other folks that proceed to fight for their rights.
“As we celebrate the birth of Christ this year, let us remain steadfast in our pursuit of freedom and justice,” Dr. Besigye writes.
He calls on Ugandans to comprise fancy and unity as they navigate the challenges of the most contemporary.
“God’s love and blessings to you all. We shall overcome!”
On Monday, December 21, the PFF workforce, led by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, delivered a pick-up beefy of food items to Luzira Prison. The delegation included Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura and Ingrid Turinawe, a PFF promoter.
The affords included matooke, hen, eggs, rice, baking flour, onions, tomatoes, and watermelons. The quantity of items means that other prisoners will additionally partake in the feast, now not upright Besigye and Lutale.
Prison authorities bask in allowed raw food deliveries since 2005, following an incident where a suspect in a excessive-profile case died after drinking poisoned cooked food introduced by a visitor.
The raw food is now willing by prisoners beneath strict supervision.
This marks the 2d time in 19 years that Dr. Besigye will exhaust Christmas in Luzira Prison.
He turned into previously detained at some stage in the 2005 festive season on charges of rape and treason, both of which were later pushed aside by the court.
Dr. Besigye and Lutale were incarcerated for over a month after their controversial arrest in Kenya and subsequent switch to Uganda, where they had been charged before the Long-established Court docket Martial with possession of firearms.
The duo is determined to reappear in court on January 7, 2025.
