Court Rejects State’s Bid to Access Besigye, Lutale’s Phone Data
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected a State application seeking access to phone data belonging to Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale. Prosecutors argued that the phone records were needed to bolster their case. Supporters of Besigye, present in court, erupted in celebration following the ruling. However, Chief
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
