Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye is at a military jail in Kampala after he was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend.

Besigye has run against Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in four elections and lost each time, although he has rejected the results, alleging fraud and voter intimidation.

He has been arrested dozens of times before.

In a post on X, his wife Winnie Byanyima has called for his immediate release.

Channel Africa reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Ugandan correspondent Cassius Edouards Ochokombege.

Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye is at a military jail in Kampala after he was kidnapped during a book launch in Kenya over the weekend.
Besigye has run against Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in four elections and lost each time, although he has rejected the results, alleging fraud and voter intimidation.
He has been arrested dozens of times before.
In a post on X, his wife Winnie Byanyima has called for his immediate release.
Channel Africa reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Ugandan correspondent Cassius Edouards Ochokombege.

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