"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.
Political leaders in Kampala, led by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, have warned of another catastrophe at the Kitezi landfill if no funds are released to carry out remedial measures.