Court gives security agencies seven days to trace Kivu
The High Court in Kampala has ordered security agencies to locate former MP Muwanga Kivumbi within seven days following his alleged abduction. The judge opted for this investigative order over a formal writ of habeas corpus to better facilitate the search for the missing politician.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing concerns regarding human rights and the rule of law in Uganda regarding the treatment of political figures.
News: Court gives security agencies seven days to trace Kivu
Court gives security agencies seven days to trace Kivumbi
According to the judge, the course better serves the objective of the writ of habeas corpus than issuing an order that may not achieve its intended legal purpose.
Former Butambala County MP Muwanga Kivumbi. (File)
The High Court in Kampala has given security agencies seven days to establish the whereabouts of former Butambala County MP Muwanga Kivumbi, who is alleged to have been abducted by security operatives at a police checkpoint in Mpigi district.
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