Lukwago Remanded to Luzira

Former Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of misprision of treason. The Makindye Magistrate's Court heard that Lukwago allegedly concealed knowledge of treasonous acts planned by opposition figures, including Retired Dr. Kizza Besigye, between 2021 and November 2024.

Prosecutors claim Lukwago and others still at large knew that Joel Wakayima, Frank Kihehere Atukunda, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, and Dr. Kizza Besigye intended to commit treason. They allege Lukwago failed to report this information to authorities with reasonable speed and did not take steps to prevent the treason.

Lukwago's defense team, led by Medard Lubega Ssegona, submitted a bail application, along with medical forms indicating his need for proper medication. They requested he be remanded to a medical facility for treatment under security supervision, allowing authorities to assess his health. "If the intention is justice and a fair trial, then I invite them to come to the hospital under their guard with limited visitation to conduct their checks," Ssegona told the court.

However, Chief Magistrate Sarah Anne Basemera ruled that the state has two days to file its response electronically. She stated the court will deliver its ruling on the bail application on Monday and remanded Lukwago to Luzira Upper Prison, acknowledging his medical condition. The case has echoes of a 2025 indictment against Dr. Besigye, which also named opposition figures allegedly involved in meetings outside Uganda aimed at overthrowing the government.

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If the intention is justice and a fair trial, then I invite them to come to the hospital under their guard with limited visitation to conduct their checks.