Court declines to summon CDF Muhoozi, 17 others over PLU party launch
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a private criminal complaint filed by lawyer Male Mabirizi against CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and 17 others. The court ruled that the complaint lacked sufficient factual evidence to support allegations of managing an unlawful society.
Why it matters
The ruling impacts the legal standing of the Patriotic League of Uganda and clarifies the evidentiary requirements for private criminal prosecutions against high-ranking military officials.
Members of Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) led by their Secretary General Fadil Twalla, marching to the Turkish Embassy in Kampala on September 18, 2026. Photo | Abubaker Lubowa
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