The General Court Martial sitting at Makindye has remanded Maj Gen James Mugabe Birungi until September 24, 2026, after his surety failed to appear in court to stand for him during his bail application.
Maj Gen Birungi, who has been appearing before the military court over charges brought against him, was on Monday returned to the Makindye Military Police Barracks detention facility.
The court, chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa, directed that the two-star general remain in custody until Thursday, September 24, when proceedings on his bail application are expected to continue.
The development means Maj Gen Birungi will spend at least three more days in military detention as the court awaits the next stage of his bail proceedings.
The General Court Martial is the Uganda People’s Defence Forces’ highest military judicial body and handles capital and disciplinary cases involving senior military officers and other persons subject to military law.
Two civilians jailed for two years
In a separate case before the same court, two civilians, identified as A1 Nsubuga Benjamin and A2 Asiimwe Benson, were convicted after pleading guilty to charges relating to unlawful wearing of army uniform and illegal possession of a firearm.
The court found the two guilty on their own plea and sentenced each to two years in prison.
Nsubuga Benjamin will serve his sentence at Kitalya Prison, while Asiimwe Benson will be incarcerated at Gulu Prison.
The case underscores the military court’s jurisdiction over certain offences involving civilians where the law places such matters before military justice institutions.
Another suspect remanded
Brig Gen Tukachungurwa also presided over the case involving Ochan Robert Othieno, who is facing a charge of unlawful possession of military clothing.
Othieno was remanded to the Makindye detention centre until September 28, 2026, when he is expected to return before the court.
The latest proceedings come as the General Court Martial continues to handle cases involving military personnel and civilians accused of offences connected to firearms, military uniforms, clothing and other military stores.
Maj Gen Birungi’s bail matter will return before the court on Thursday, September 24.
