Court Martial Resumes Operations After Supreme Court Dissolution
The General Court Martial has resumed operations more than a year after a Supreme Court decision that dissolved its authority to try civilians. In its ruling, the Supreme Court prohibited the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial, citing a lack of independence and impartiality. Earlier today, the General
Brig. Gen. Tukachngurwa Swears In as Chairperson of General Court Martial
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Brig. Gen. Tukachngurwa Richard as the Chairperson of the General Court Martial (GCM). Brig. Gen. Tukachngurwa was sworn in by the Principal Judge, Justice Jane Francis Abodo, following his appointment by President Museveni in December 2025. He replaces Brig. Gen. Robert Freeman Mugabe, who has
Government Tables Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
