Court Issues Warrant of Arrest for Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku

The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has issued a warrant of arrest against Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku. 

The warrant of arrest was issued by Grade One Magistrate Asuman Muhumuza following a request by the prosecution, after they failed to show up in court for the second time to face trial on charges of inciting violence.

The prosecution alleges that on June 14th, 2022 in Kikuubo, Shauriyako Parish, Kampala City, Besigye, and Mukaaku without lawful excuse made statements indicating that it would be desirable to demonstrate, which could cause violence and damage to property.

The prosecution led by State Attorney Ivan Kyazze informed Court that Besigye and Mukaaku were absent despite the prosecution bringing witnesses who were from far.

Kyazze said, that Besigye and Mukaaku have been absconding without clear reasons and their appearances have not been consistent.

Kyazze told the court that due to the actions of the two, they are finding it hard to give them a speedy trial as required by law.  He asked the court to issue warrants of arrest against the two and criminal summons against their sureties who were also absent.