Uganda: Court Defers Ruling On Lukwago's Bail Application to Tuesday
The magistrate said the bail decision will arrive through ECMIS within 24 hours after a heated session over procedural issues.
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Uganda: Court Defers Ruling On Lukwago's Bail Application to Tuesday
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court has today postponed a ruling on the bail application of former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer Erias Lukwago. Lukwago is seeking temporary freedom on misprision of treason charges.
Court Defers Lukwago Bail Ruling, Orders Electronic Decision Within 24 Hours
By Spy Uganda Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has further remanded former Kampala Lord Mayor and opposition figure Erias Lukwago after postponing a ruling on his bail application, with the decision now expected to be delivered electronically within 24 hours. Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera informed lawyers that she had not finalized her ruling and would instead…
Lukwago Sent Back To Luzira!! Lawyers Raise Alarm Over Possible TB Infection as Court Defers Bail Ruling - The Witness Uganda
Lawyers representing former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have raised concerns about his deteriorating health while on remand, warning that he faces a possible tuberculosis (TB) infection due to conditions at Luzira prison. The concerns were presented before the Makindye Magistrates Court on Monday, June 22, 2026, during the hearing of Lukwago’s bail application. Lukwago’s legal team, led by Medard Lubega Sseggona, told court that the former …
Lukwago bail ruling to be delivered in 24 hours
KAMPALA: Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago will spend more time in Luzira Prison after the ruling on his bail application was unexpectedly postponed. Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera, who had earlier indicated the decision would come at 2 p.m, later communicated through her chambers that the ruling will instead be delivered online within the next 24 hours. Lukwago has been on remand since June 17th, on charges of misprision of treason —…
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