Veteran Ugandan politician and former minister Miria Matembe appeared at the Luzira Grade One Magistrate’s Court this morning under tight security as she attended her bail application hearing in a case involving allegations of promoting sectarianism.
Matembe, who has recently drawn widespread public attention over the charges, was brought to court as proceedings continued before the magistrate. Security around the court premises was visibly heightened, with officers monitoring access and movement within the facility.
The case, which has sparked debate in political and civil society circles, follows her earlier remand to Luzira Prison after appearing in court on related charges. Prosecutors allege that she engaged in conduct amounting to promoting sectarianism, though full details of the accusations have not yet been made public.
During earlier court sessions, National Unity Platform Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya attended in solidarity and expressed concern over Matembe’s health condition, describing her as visibly weak and frail.
Court officials have indicated that the matter will proceed through the normal judicial process, with further hearings expected as the bail application and substantive case continue.
The developments have continued to attract national attention, with observers closely following how the court will handle both the bail request and the broader sectarianism allegations against the former minister.
