His renewed plea for bail comes amid growing concerns over his health as the court proceedings continue. Erias Lukwago, the former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer for retired opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has renewed his appeal for bail, asking the court to release him so he can seek specialized medical treatment. Lukwago, who also […]
Lukwago was subsequently transferred to Mulago, where he remains admitted. Lukwago did not appear for his scheduled court session on Tuesday because of his reported ill health. Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged the family of detained opposition politician and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago not to lose hope, assuring them that the […]
The request comes at a time when the detention and prosecution of opposition figures have continued to attract widespread scrutiny from political actors, civil society organizations, and sections of the public. Gen. Salim Saleh has written to Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba requesting a comprehensive briefing on the detention and prosecution of opposition […]
Instead, the court directed the Uganda Prisons Service to ensure that Lukwago is transported to Mulago National Referral Hospital whenever necessary to receive appropriate medical treatment while remaining in lawful custody. Kampala — Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago is receiving medical treatment at Mulago National Referral Hospital under military guard after court directed prison […]
Lukwago is facing charges of misprision of treason following his reported abduction from his home in Wakaliga by armed security operatives. Prosecutors allege that the circumstances surrounding the incident are connected to the case now before the court. Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera has dismissed a bail application filed by former Kampala Lord Mayor and […]
Human rights advocates and opposition supporters have expressed concern over what they describe as increasing pressure on members of the legal fraternity involved in politically sensitive cases. Kenyan lawyer and prominent opposition figure Martha Karua has today on Monday morning been denied entry into Uganda upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport and instructed by immigration […]
According to Sseggona, Lukwago has metal implants in his back and cannot sleep on an ordinary mattress. He also requested that his client be allowed access to a medical monitoring device used to track his heart condition. Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been remanded to Luzira Prison’s Murchison Bay Wing until Monday after […]
Members of Lukwago’s legal team were expected to respond to the charge and make submissions in support of his application for bail. Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been charged with misprision of treason before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Makindye. Lukwago, who was arrested from his home by UPDF officers from his home […]
Lukwago was arrested from his home in Lubaga on Monday morning by armed security personnel and was reportedly held at an undisclosed location until Wednesday, when he was transferred to Kira Road Police Division headquarters. Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been taken to Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, where he is expected to be […]
Lukwago is expected to appear before a Kampala court after reports indicated that the Director of Public Prosecutions had approved treason-related charges against him. Former Kampala Lord Mayor and People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) president Erias Lukwago has been transferred to police custody at Kira Division Police Headquarters after spending two days in detention following […]