This decision comes after years of legal battles, initiated by Honorable Micheal Kabaziguruka’s challenge to his trial in the General Court Martial for treason charges in 2016.
The Supreme Court’s verdict emphasizes that military courts lack the constitutional mandate to try civilians, as their structure and procedures violate principles of fairness and impartiality.
The court ordered the immediate halt of all ongoing trials involving civilians in military courts and their transfer to ordinary courts of law.
This ruling is a significant victory for the rule of law and protection of constitutional rights in Uganda. It underscores the importance of challenging those in power, even in the face of adversity, and advocating for participation in the upcoming election despite past malpractices.
However the president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba who serves as the commander of Defence Forces insist that the court martial will continue regardless especially when a criminal is found in possession of guns and other military belongings.
