"We are demanding that the Judiciary halts Judge Baguma from this case. A judge accused of bias cannot lawfully continue presiding over a case where the accused formally question his impartiality," Bayiga said.
Cheptegei set a personal best of 58:26 to finish third in a close race. Andreas Almgren of Sweden won gold in 58:06, setting a new European record. Nicholas Kipkorir from Kenya took silver in 58:11.
Hajji Mubiru is later expected to hold another concert on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Colline Hotel Mukono and Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Maria Flo in Masaka city.