However, the prison authorities have since revealed that the duo can still be treated in Uganda, stating that their current health state does not require specialized treatment from abroad, as alleged by the party leaders. Nevertheless, Kamara insisted that the High Court should release their leaders on bail and get the required medical attention.
The President said he later learnt from Queen Mother Best Kemigisa that Oyo had left behind a young boy who would eventually be presented to the public.
The President directed veteran leaders to account for UGX 231 billion disbursed over the years under a 2009 arrangement that provided financial support to liberation war leaders, their spouses, and support cadres.
Justice Kawumi’s nomination comes at a critical time for the judiciary, which continues to grapple with a mounting case backlog, increasing constitutional petitions, and heightened scrutiny over politically sensitive rulings ahead of another intense electoral cycle.