Thirty-six members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, arrested on terrorism charges, have been further remanded to Luzira Prison. The group, consisting of both men and women, was apprehended in Kisumu, Kenya, where they allegedly traveled for leadership training.
The accused were ordered to return to court via video conference on August 26, 2024, for a mention of the case. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Counsel Julius Sekadde expressed disappointment over the day’s proceedings, noting that none of the accused were physically present in court. “Today’s session has ended in disappointment on our end because all the accused persons were not brought in court. The proceeding happened via Zoom, and the accused persons were based in their respective prisons where they were remanded to,” Sekadde said.
The prosecution contends that between July 22 and 23, 2024, the group traveled from various parts of Uganda to Kisumu, Kenya, with the intent of providing or receiving terrorism training. Following their arrest by Kenyan authorities, they were deported to Uganda and charged with terrorism before Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Elias Kakooza.
