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.
However, the party reporting on Besigye’s health is contrary to that of his wife, Winnie Byanyima who has maintained that her husband is slowly responding to the treatment.
Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 co-accused returned to court as the International Crimes Division continued hearing their bail application in a terrorism case arising from the deadly post-election violence that rocked Butambala District in January 2026.
“The Judiciary is currently grappling with a significant case backlog, with more than 200,000 pending cases as of March 2026. The Judiciary is therefore implementing reforms such as Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, increased use of ICT in court processes, and expansion of court infrastructure to improve efficiency,” Abodo said.