Who are the 28 NUP supporters denied bail by GCM

The General Court Martial panel of judges chaired by Brig. Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe yesterday approved bail for just 4 out of the 32 National Unity Platform party supporters who have grapped with capital offense of possession of Military stores, and ammunition.

The group has been on remand since their arrest in 2021 prior to the inauguration of the reigning NRM regime.

Attempts to get bail by the jailed suspects have all encountered objections with state prosecution raising unjustified concerns like the compromise of investigations among others.

For the entirety of the two years, only one witness has been produced by the state prosecutor side led by Lt. Gift Muhabamwe.

The only lucky 4 who were yesterday granted bail were told not to exceed the Kampala and Wakiso jurisdiction without the approval and knowledge of the court martial.

What is important to note is that the Constitutional Court last year nullified trial of civilians by the court martial and directed that all pending trials be reassigned to the High Court. This however was overlooked by the general court martial which continues to try ordinary civilians with impunity.

The four who were released include Ronald Mayiga, Richard Njobi, Kenneth Kamya and Shafic Ngobi.

The 28 who have not been granted bail are:

1. Segujja Rashid
2.Sekitoleko Yasin
3.Robert Rugumayo
4.Muhydin Kakooza Sanya
5.Patrick Mwase
6. Simon Kijambu
7. Abdu Matovu
8.Olivia Lutaaya
9.Ronald Kijambo
10.Sharif Kalanzi
11.Joseph Muwonge
12.Mesach Kiwanuka
13.Abdallah kintu
14.Umar Emma Kato
15.Kavuma Musa
16.Ibrahim Wandera
17.Asbert Nagwere
18.Steven Masakulu
19.Jimmy Galukande
20.Paul Muwanguzi
21.Sharif Matovu
22.Davis Matabi
23.Abdallah Gibusiwa
24.Livingstone Katushabe
25.Swaibu Katabi
26.Sirajji Mudebo
27.Joseph Muganza
28.Stanley Lwanga