The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded Maj Gen James Mugabe Birungi until September 24, 2026, after his surety failed to appear in court to stand for him as he sought bail.
The court, chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa, on Monday ordered that Maj Gen Birungi be returned to the Makindye Military Police Barracks detention facility pending the continuation of his bail application hearing on Thursday.
Maj Gen Birungi has been appearing before the military court over charges brought against him.
The General Court Martial is the Uganda People’s Defence Forces’ (UPDF) highest military judicial body, mandated to handle capital and disciplinary cases involving senior officers and other persons subject to military law.
In a related case, the court convicted two civilians, identified as A1 Nsubuga Benjamin and A2 Asiimwe Benson, after they pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful wearing of army uniform and illegal possession of a firearm.
The court sentenced each of them to two years in prison. Nsubuga will serve his sentence at Kitalya Prison, while Asiimwe will be held at Gulu Prison.
Brig Gen Tukachungurwa also presided over the case of Ochan Robert Othieno, who is facing a charge of unlawful possession of military clothing.
The court remanded Othieno to the Makindye detention centre until September 28, 2026, when he is expected to return for further proceedings.
