Jailed Ugandan King Commands Rebel Group - State
The State has opposed the release of the Rwenzururu king Charles Wesley Mumbere on his second attempt to get bail on the grounds that he commands a rebel outfit called Kirumira-mutima.
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Uganda:
Mumbere Commands Rebel Group - State
Monitor, 4 February 2017
The State has opposed the release of jailed Rwenzururu king Charles Wesley Mumbere on his second attempt to get bail on grounds that he commands a rebel out-fit called… Read more »
King Mumbere arriving for his bail hearing.
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Uganda:
Fresh Charges Slapped On Mumbere Shortly After Bail
Independent (Kampala), 22 January 2017
"Because of my ill health, I request court to transfer me to Luzira prisons", the frail looking King asked while in the dock. Read more »
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Uganda:
Lesson From Lutwa for Kasese Leaders
Monitor, 23 January 2017
Following the ouster of Apollo Milton Obote in July 1985, the Gen Tito Okello Lutwa led military junta engaged Kaguta Museveni's National Resistance Army rebels in peace talks in a… Read more »
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Uganda:
King Re-Arrested Shortly After Being Granted Bail
East African, 14 January 2017
A Ugandan traditional leader, Charles Wesley Mumbere, was Friday evening re-arrested shortly after the High Court had granted him a non-cash bail of $27,371. Read more »
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Uganda:
King Granted Bail, Travel Restricted
East African, 13 January 2017
A High Court in Jinja granted King Charles Wesley Mumbere bail on Friday. King Mumbere who has been in jail since November 29 was handed a non-cash bail of $27,371 (Ush100… Read more »
InFocus
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The presiding judge, Eva Luswata, has dismissed an application by the state to have Rwenzururu king Charles Wesley Mumbere's bail hearing transferred to International Crimes ... Read more »