Court clears extradition of Katungi to US over terrorism, drug charges
The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Buganda Road has cleared the extradition of retired Lieutenant Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States, where he is wanted to face terrorism, drug trafficking and firearms-related charges. Chief Magistrate Ritah Kidasa Neumbe ruled on Friday, August 28, 2026, that the Director of Public Prosecutions
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Fires Michael Katungi after U.S. Indictment
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has dismissed Michael Katungi from his role as Commissioner for External Affairs of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU). The decision comes in the wake of Katungi’s indictment on charges of conspiring to illegally supply more than $58 million worth of military-grade weapons to the notorious Mexican
Ugandan National, Four others Indicted for Plot to Supply $58 Million in Military Weapons to Mexican Drug Cartel
A Ugandan man and three other individuals from Africa and Europe have been indicted on charges of conspiring to illegally supply over $58 million worth of military-grade weapons to a notorious Mexican drug cartel, U.S. authorities announced. Michael Katungi of Uganda has been charged alongside Peter Dimitrov Mirchev of Bulgaria,
