Chief State Attorney, Jonathan Muwaganya, informed the court that two of the nine suspects, Alex Wakamala and Jamil Mwanda, have since petitioned the High Court that media live coverage be granted in the case. The accused are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil Mwanda, and Aggrey Kinene.
Nandutu is wanted by Court to start defending herself after she was late 2024 found with a case to answer in relation to charges of dealing with suspect propety.
Ronald Ainebyoona was arraigned before the Kiboga Chief Magistrates Court on charges of forcible entry, malicious damage, and assault causing actual bodily harm. His arrest follows a joint operation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
In a press statement released by the court Thursday, the court announced judgement on the appeal will be delivered in an open court room in The Hague Netherlands. Five judges will preside over the hearing of the judgement.
The suspects allegedly used deception, abuse of power, and fraud to recruit children below 18 years for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced labor, and use in armed conflict.
The six suspects - Kagugube Mohammad, Walusimbi Kamada, Kisambira Silman, Abdul Aziz Ramathan Dunku, Habib Ramathan Marjan, and Wampa Muzaifa alias Kanaabe - face charges of terrorism, murder, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, supporting terrorist organizations, terrorism financing, and belonging to a terrorist organization.
Presiding over the matter on Monday, Civil Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma found that the petitioners had not effectively served the respondents. He ordered that service be completed by April 16, 2025, ahead of the next hearing scheduled for April 28, 2025.
Nuwamanya, once a hardworking cattle keeper with 30 cows, has lost everything—his wealth, his home, and his ability to fend for his family. His children have dropped out of school because all his money was spent on medical treatment.
According to the order signed by the Assistant Registrar Criminal Division of the High Court Godfrey Ngobi Ssalaamu which URN has seen, the prisons is directed to deliver Kiiza on March 25th 2025 at 9am before Justice Michael Elubu without fail.
Minister Mao condemned the heavy military and security presence that perpetrated violence against journalists and the voters. He emphasized that the army should stay within its boundaries .
Police have so far arrested Magambo and Kalanzi to help in investigations. Patrick Onyango the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, said Magambo and Kalanzi are being held at Kira Road police.
Buteera indicates that out that the courts of law have 173,628 cases pending, some of which he indicated that are backlogged. However, the Deputy Chief Justice believes that the use of video conferencing will help reduce this backlog and improve access to justice.
A High Court in Moyo will serve the districts of Moyo, Yumbe, Obongi, and Adjumani, while another in Nebbi will serve Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach, and Madi Okollo.
Ronald Masembe a resident of Busula trading center in Luwero district was arrested after he was accused of masterminding the theft of hundreds of cattle. This followed reports that he was named in several cases of cattle thefts in Nakasongola, Masindi,Luwero and Kiryandongo districts.
The court of appeal panel, comprising Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Lady Justice Eva Luswata, and Justice Oscar Kihika, delivered the ruling on Thursday, nearly seven years after the incident.
