Tag Archives: Court Martial

Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua | Two Ugandan soldiers accused of killing seven Somali civilians in August while serving under the African Union peacekeeping mission (AMISOM) have been sentenced to death while three others to 39 years each in jail after being found guilty by a court-martial. AMISOM said the Court Martial …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd Division Court Martial sitting at Moroto government prison has convicted 248 civilians for illegal possession of firearms. The convicts have been sent to serve different deterrent sentences in various government prisons where they will be rehabilitated. On Tuesday, the chairperson of the Court …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd Division Court Martial sitting in Moroto barracks has convicted 8 suspects for illegal possession of firearms and handed them sentences varying between 5 and 10 years. They are Lokira Peter, Loile Lodipi, Meriya Lokiru, Gino Mukas Napudakwi, Achia Marino, Lodia Andrew, Aboka Joseph Lokusi …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has sentenced to caution, a boda boda cyclist Bashir Mbazira, for unlawful possession of defence stores. The court presided over by Lt General Andrew Gutti on Monday afternoon sentenced Mbazira following his plea of guilt. Mbazira, a resident of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Renowned court bailiff Moses Kirunda has been charged afresh by the General Court Martial in Makindye on charges of murdering city businessman Magid Mugwanya. Kirunda who allegedly demolished St Peters Church Ndeeba in 2020 first appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrates Court last month over …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded three private security guards over the murder of 70 year old Aidah Nabwami, a resident of Seke village, Kiseka sub county in Lwengo district. The accused are Abdul Razak Rizuk, a security guard, Denis Kashamba, formerly a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rubaga North Lord councillor elect, James Mubiru is finally out on bail.  The Makindye based General Court-Martial released Mubiru on Tuesday after spending close to five months in jail following his arrest in March 2021 for unauthorized use of military uniform. His release followed a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has filed a notice of appeal intending to challenge the Constitutional Court ruling against the powers of the Court Martial. Last week, the Constitutional court ruled that the Court Martial has no powers to try civilians. In a majority ruling of three …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Court Martial has no powers to try civilians. In a majority ruling of three justices against two, the court ruled that although the Court Martial is a competent court under the 1995 Constitution, its powers are only limited …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirty-two people have appeared before the Makindye based Uganda People’s Defense Forces-General Court Martial on charges of unlawful possession of ammunition. The suspects are Yasin Ssekitoleko alias Machete, Robert Christopher Rugumayo, Ronald Mayiga, Muhydin Kakooza, Patrick Mwase, Simon Kijambo, Abdu Matovu, Richard Nyombi, Olivia Lutaaya, …