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Former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer Erias Lukwago has been charged with failure to report treason following his arrest.

Erias Lukwago Charged with Failure to Report Treason After Arrest

enock katamba5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer Erias Lukwago has been charged with failure to report treason. The charge adds a new twist to Uganda’s growing political and legal tensions. Lukwago appeared before a court in Kampala on Thursday. He had spent several days in detention after his arrest earlier this week. According to reports, he…

Sarah Bireete Remanded Over Alleged Unlawful Access to Voter Data

enock katamba10 months ago10 months ago06 mins

By Peterson Luzinda Kampala— Prominent human rights advocate and governance expert Dr. Sarah Bireete has been remanded to Luzira Prison following her appearance before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of unlawfully accessing and disclosing personal voter information. The charges stem from alleged activities that took place between January and December 2025, involving unauthorized…