Tag Archives: Court Martial

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM caucus will support the proposed amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act as presented by the Attorney General. This includes a proposal of trying civilians accused of illegally possessing specific firearms before the Court Martial first, although these will be given …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has written to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy seeking guidance on the implementation of the Supreme Court decision that banned the trial of Civilians in the General Court Martial. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, Kiwanuka indicated that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All is set for the Supreme Court to deliver the long-awaited judgement in the case that will guide the military courts on whether they should continue trying civilians or not. By the time our reporters arrived at the Supreme Court, the parking at the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited judgement as to whether the military courts should try civilians or not has been fixed for January 31st by the Supreme Court. According to the notice sent to the lawyers who have been involved in this case, Lukwago and Company Advocates, Alaka …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Justice Frances Abodo, has rejected proposals from Members of Parliament to take over cases involving civilians being charged before the Court Martial. Abodo cited constitutional limitations and the need to respect judicial boundaries. Speaking during her appearance before the …

Kampala, Uganda | Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Kamulegeya have been further remanded until 3rd February 2025. The Court martial ignored all the questions and concerns raised by Besigye’s legal team led by Martha Karua and Fred Mpanga. Earlier, Besigye and Hajji Kamulegeya declined to take plea. DETAILS TO FOLLOW …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Army Prosecutors in the trial of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and two others have objected to a request for a constitutional reference, arguing that the General Court Martial has the jurisdiction to try the case. Besigye’s lawyers Martha Karua, Frederick Mpanga and Erias Lukwago …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  General Court Martial Chairperson Brig. Robert Freeman Mugabe has ruled that the UPDF Act grants his court jurisdiction over offenses committed both in Uganda and abroad. Mugabe stated that Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya’s transfer from Kenya to Uganda did not breach …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  There was unprecedented ease for people trying to enter the premises of the General Court Martial in Makindye this morning, in stark contrast to previous struggles in accessing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Abeid Lutaale court case. The two face charges of illegal possession of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has handed Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyer, Eron Kiiza, a nine-month jail term in prison after finding him guilty of contempt of court. At 3:28 PM, Kiiza, handcuffed, was escorted to the dock by military police officers. Two minutes …