A group of 36 members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of terrorism. The group, comprising of 34 men and 2 women, appeared before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Elias Kakooza, on Monday. They were not allowed to respond […]
The group of convicts was arrested in October 2018 by the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) following the murder of Assistant Superintendent of Police Muhammad Kirumira. The International Crimes Division of the High Court has found seven out of the twelve people who were arrested for terrorism shortly after the murder of former Buyende District […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has informed the International Crimes Division of the High Court that lawyer Shamim Malende has contributed significantly to the delay in the trial of Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart, Allan Ssewanyana. The two legislators are jointly charged with John Mugera Jackson Kanyike, […]
The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth-Ochola has asked Muslims to be vigilant from any forms of terrorism as they mark their Eid-Al Adha tomorrow. Ochola extended greetings and best wishes to all Muslims and well-wishers in Uganda and across the globe on Eid-al-Adha. The IGP’s message reads; As always Eid-Al Adha is a celebration […]