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Zoomer Uganda @Uganda added blog in African Politics
2025-05-25 10:12:44 · Translate

Civilian Crimes That Can Be Tried by a Court Martial After Parliament Passed the UPDF Bill

Parliament has passed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, granting military courts the authority to try civilians under specific circumstances. The move has sparked intense debate, with critics arguing that it contradicts a recent Supreme Court ruling that deemed such trials unconstitutional. Crimes That Can Lead to Military Trials Under the new law,...

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Bob Patrick Oweka @faceup added blog in African Politics
2024-12-24 19:40:07 · Translate

Civilian in General Court Martial: a testimony of truth and justice to the common Ugandan.

Consider this scene from the last week of Jesus’s mortal life. A multitude had gathered, including Roman soldiers armed with staves and strapped with swords. Led by officers from the chief priests who had torches in hand, this earnest company was not off to conquer a city. Tonight they were looking for only one man, a man not known to carry a WEAPON, receive MILITARY training, or engage...

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Explicit News @explicitNews added blog in African Politics
2025-01-15 13:47:49 · Translate

Top Story: 11 Reasons why Dr. Kizza Besigye refuses to submit declares Court Martial has no authority over him.

Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola, a newly joined co-accused in the case, have been presented before the General Court Martial at Makindye. The court is tasked with determining whether it holds the necessary jurisdiction to try Dr. Besigye and Hajj Lutale. This development marks another significant turn in the high-profile case, which...

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Explicit News @explicitNews added blog in Latest African News
2024-11-20 13:54:29 · Translate

Besigye, Lutale reminded to Luzira prison over unlawful possession of firearms.

Kampala, (UG);-Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye Kifefe together with Hajj Obeid Lutale have been charged and remanded to prison on offences relating to the illegal possession of firearms outside the country and threatening Uganda’s security. Besigye, who was Tuesday reported missing after going AWOL for nearly 5 days today appeared at the General Court Martial in Makindye...

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Zoomer Uganda @Uganda added blog in African Politics
2025-04-08 13:53:21 · Translate

Civilians Set To Be Tried Again In Military Courts As Museveni’s Cabinet Approves Amendments To UPDF Act.

Owing to the January 31st Supreme Court ruling in the Attorney General Vs Michael Kabaziguruka case which trimmed the powers of the very powerful General Court Martial from trying civilians, Museveni the Commander in Chief (CiC) and the Muhoozi Keinerugaba the Chief of Defense forces all disagreed with the ruling openly. Their disagreements with the Supreme Court ruling were followed with...

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Zoomer Uganda @Uganda added blog in African Politics
2025-04-14 18:55:52 · Translate

Don’t Let Military Courts Silence Civilians - FDC Blasts Parliament

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has voiced strong opposition to Parliament's proposal to amend the UPDF Act, which would permit military courts to try civilians. Speaking at their offices in Kampala, Kira Municipality MP and FDC spokesperson Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda emphasized that the amendment undermines constitutional order and infringes upon civilian legal rights. He further argued...

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Explicit News @explicitNews added blog in African Politics
2025-01-14 19:12:50 · Translate

Dr @kizzabesigye1 and Hajji Obeid Kamulegeya have been further remanded until 3rd February 2025.

We are still at the court martial, The chairman has so far adjourned the court sitting twice, The Military prosecution is still grappling on how to deal with questions raised by Dr @kizzabesigye1’s legal team for constitution interpretation. The questions raised include; 1. Whether Parliament by legislating to confer jurisdiction to military Courts over civilians violated article...

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Explicit News @explicitNews added blog in African Politics
2025-01-14 19:04:19 · Translate

Dr. Besigye Refuses to Submit, Declares the Court 'Has No Authority' Over Him

Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola, a newly joined co-accused in the case, have been presented before the General Court Martial at Makindye. The court is tasked with determining whether it holds the necessary jurisdiction to try Dr. Besigye and Hajj Lutale. This development marks another significant turn in the high-profile case, which...

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Explicit News @explicitNews added blog in African Politics
2025-02-04 17:16:34 · Translate · 5.0

Karua Warns Government That Ignoring Kizza Besigye's Release Could Harm Uganda’s Global Reputation

Kenya’s former Justice Minister and Dr. Kizza Besigye’s legal team leader, Martha Karua, has called on Ugandan authorities to honor the recent High Court ruling on civilian trials. Speaking at a press conference, Karua stated, “The High Court’s decision was welcomed by Ugandans and the world, but it will be unfortunate if it is ignored. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid...

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Explicit News @explicitNews added blog in African Politics
2025-01-31 05:45:12 · Translate

Katonga faction, MPs Accuse Chief Justice Dollo of ‘Choreographed’ ruling to justify Besigye’s trial in Military Court

A political storm is brewing within the opposition as members of the breakaway Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction and a section of legislators, who have come out guns blazing against Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, accusing him of scheming to justify the continued military prosecution of opposition stalwart Dr. Kizza Besigye. During a press conference at the Katonga faction...

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Explicit News @explicitNews added blog in African Politics
2025-04-02 06:51:46 · Translate

MPs Demand Progress of Transferring Case Files Following the Supreme Court Decision

Parliament’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has sought clarity from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on the implementation of a Supreme Court ruling that requires the transfer of civilian cases from the General Court Martial to civilian courts. The ruling, which reaffirmed the principle that military courts should not try civilians, has significant...

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Explicit News @explicitNews added blog in African Politics
2025-03-31 12:40:36 · Translate

Ssenyonyi Condemns Politicization of UPDF, Civilian Trials in Military Courts

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has criticized the politicization of Uganda’s armed forces, arguing that it undermines the discipline and professionalism of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Speaking during the presentation of the Opposition’s Alternative Budget Priority Areas for the 2025/2026 financial year, Ssenyonyi also raised concerns over the continued...

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Rwothomio Mike @Rwothomio added blog in Latest African News
2026-06-22 11:24:49 · Translate

Two Arrested in Nebbi with Military and Government Stores

By Mike Rwothomio Territorial police in Nebbi District are investigating two suspects arrested during a joint intelligence-led operation on 19th June 2026 for being in possession of military and government stores. According to SSP Josephine Angucia, the West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, the operation was conducted by a combined team comprising Police, UPDF (SFC), ISO, DIS, and local...

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