#bail application

Peet Viljoen is set to make a significant bail application as he faces 400 charges. His wife, Melanie, has publicly expressed remorse and committed to cooperating with the ongoing investigations, according to IOL.

Jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye informed the High Court in Kampala that he nearly died during a hunger strike while in prolonged detention. He opposed the hearing of his bail application without his lawyers, claiming it violated his constitutional right to legal representation.

Erias Lukwago, an opposition politician and lawyer, will remain in custody after the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court denied his bail application. Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera stated that the prosecution provided compelling reasons for continued detention, highlighting the seriousness of the charges against him and the necessity for protection.