Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye relearns to walk after collapsing in detention
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is relearning to walk and speak, three months after losing consciousness during his treason trial in Kampala. Doreen Nyanjura, a former deputy mayor of Kampala who visited him, described his condition and said he was receiving speech therapy, according to her account posted on X.
Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye is relearning to walk and speak, three months after collapsing during his treason trial in Kampala, according to Doreen Nyanjura, a former deputy mayor of the city. She described his condition after visiting him on Tuesday 20 October at the place where he is being held.
The 70-year-old Besigye is undergoing speech therapy and trying to say words using a chart, but has not yet succeeded. He communicates by typing letters on an alphabet board and also uses sign language. Nyanjura said he could hear well and remained mentally sharp, but his hands were weak and unsteady.
Besigye said his first memory after collapsing was waking up several days later in intensive care at Mulago Hospital. According to Nyanjura, he also told her that staying alive under the current regime was an achievement in itself.
The visit comes as the opposition figure is being held in connection with his treason trial. On 7 October, four opposition members were granted bail.
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