Gen. Kale Kayihura: I Was Falsely Accused of Killing AIGP Kaweesi, Muslim Clerics
Former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura, has come forward to declare that he was falsely accused of orchestrating the murder of former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi, as well as the assassinations of several Muslim clerics. Kaweesi was gunned down on March 17, 2017,
Why Court Declined Besigye, Lutale Mandatory Bail
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has declined to release Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis Oola on mandatory bail, citing lack of jurisdiction. The court instead advised the defense team to file a bail application with the High Court. The trio had applied for bail in April
Parliament defies Supreme Court Ruling to Approve Civilian Trials in Military Courts
In a surprising move yesterday, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire declared the court a military tribunal lacking the constitutional mandate to try civilians.
Court Releases Tumwesigye After 1,500 Days Without Trial in Court Martial
The High Court has released Tumwesigye Enock after he spent over 1,500 days on remand without trial. Tumwesigye was initially arrested on September 4, 2019, in Rubanda and charged with murder. However, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew the charges on December 9, 2019. He was re-arrested on January
Over 400 cases pending transfer from Court martial After Supreme Court Verdict
At least 423 cases are pending transfer to civil courts following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. The revelation was made by Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The landmark judgment arose from a constitutional appeal filed by
Why court denied Besigye, Lutale’s bail applications despite meeting all requirements
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been denied bail despite meeting all the necessary conditions. Last month, the duo applied for bail after spending more than 120 days in detention without trial. They are facing treason charges following the dissolution of the General
