The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded Maj Gen James Mugabe Birungi until September 24, 2026, after his surety failed to appear in court to stand for him as part of his bail application.
The court, chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa, ordered that Maj Gen Birungi be held at the Makindye Military Police Barracks detention facility until Thursday, when his bail application will continue.
Maj Gen Birungi has been appearing before the General Court Martial, the UPDF’s highest military judicial body responsible for handling capital and disciplinary cases involving senior officers and other persons subject to military law.
The court did not conclude the general’s bail application after his surety failed to turn up.
Two Civilians Sentenced
In a separate case, the same court convicted two civilians after they pleaded guilty to charges involving unlawful wearing of army uniform and illegal possession of a firearm.
The accused, identified as Nsubuga Benjamin and Asiimwe Benson, were each sentenced to two years in prison.
Nsubuga will serve his sentence at Kitalya Prison, while Asiimwe was committed to Gulu Prison.
The court also handled the case of Ochan Robert Othieno, who is accused of unlawful possession of military clothing.
Othieno was remanded to the Makindye detention centre until September 28, 2026, when he is expected to return to court.
The cases were presided over by Brig Gen Tukachungurwa.
