Kizza Besigye
Kizza Besigye is a prominent Ugandan opposition leader and former personal physician to President Yoweri Museveni. At 68 years old, he has been a key figure in Ugandan politics for over two decades, having run for the presidency four times without success. Besigye has faced significant government repression, including recent imprisonment and a hunger strike to protest his detention, which he deems illegal. His health has severely deteriorated during his incarceration, leading to urgent calls for medical attention.
Born on Feb 10, 1956 (70 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 195,850 | $63,000 | 207$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,734,213 | 195,850 | $63,000 | 207$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
Kizza Besigye has spent years in detention, allowing the current president to thrive.
5
Kenya:
Kizza Besigye was kidnapped in Kenya and taken to a military court in Uganda, facing treason charges.
3
Tanzania:
Kizza Besigye, a detained Ugandan opposition leader, collapsed in court and is currently unconscious in intensive care.
3
United Kingdom:
Kizza Besigye is an Ugandan opposition leader who collapsed in court and is currently in ICU.
5
Kenya:
Kizza Besigye is the opposition leader on trial for treason.
5
Kenya:
Kizza Besigye is an opposition figure in Uganda.
5
Kenya:
Kizza Besigye is an opposition figure in Uganda.
5
Kenya:
Kizza Besigye is the opposition leader facing a treason case, with Martha Karua serving as lead counsel.
5
United Kingdom:
Kizza Besigye is a detained opposition leader on trial for treason.
5
Canada:
Kizza Besigye is a previous opposition leader who was charged with treason and has been in prison for the past 14 months.
5