By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
KAMPALA
Former Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, has been committed to High Court for trial on a charge of misprision of treason after appearing physically before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Lukwago who appeared weak today, Thursday, July 16, 2026 was in company of his lawyers who expressed concern over his poor health calling for specialized treatment.
Lukwago is accused of failing to report information relating to an alleged plot to overthrow the Government of Uganda by force of arms.
Prosecution alleges that Lukwago was aware of Dr. Besigye’s and Lutale’s travels to Nairobi where they allegedly met individuals suspected of facilitating the alleged plot.
The offence of misprision of treason, under Section 25 of the Penal Code Act, relates to knowingly concealing information about an intended act of treason and failing to report it to authorities within a reasonable time.
Before the case was committed to the High Court, Lukwago’s lawyers, led by Medard Lubega Ssegona, renewed their plea for specialised medical treatment, saying their client suffers complications arising from previous spinal surgery, hypertension, respiratory difficulties, acid reflux and balance-related problems.
A medical assessment by Mulago National Referral Hospital had earlier been ordered by the court following concerns raised by his lawyers. His case will now proceed to the High Court for trial.
