Inside biggest legal battles that shook Uganda in 2025

The year 2025 opened on a high note for Uganda’s justice system, with a landmark Supreme Court decision that clipped the wings of military courts and thrilled many citizens.

Besigye and Lutale have repeatedly asked the trial judge to recuse himself from the case, citing bias. Justice Baguma has, however, declined to step aside. Also charged is NUP's Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the party’s deputy spokesperson and aspiring Nakawa East MP.

By: Michael Odeng, Journalists @New Vision

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KAMPALA - If courtroom walls could speak, they would echo with the drama that unfolded throughout the year. From political heavyweights to once-untouchable public figures, the

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Inside biggest legal battles that shook Uganda in 2025

The year 2025 opened on a high note for Uganda’s justice system, with a landmark Supreme Court decision that clipped the wings of military courts and thrilled many citizens.

Besigye and Lutale have repeatedly asked the trial judge to recuse himself from the case, citing bias. Justice Baguma has, however, declined to step aside. Also charged is NUP's Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the party’s deputy spokesperson and aspiring Nakawa East MP.

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