Former minister Matembe charged with sectarianism, remanded to Luzira

Former minister Matembe charged with sectarianism, remanded to Luzira

Matembe allegedly made statements likely to promote hostility, hatred or ill will against members of the Banyankole tribe

Dr. Miria Matembe Released on Bail

Luzira Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday granted bail to former Ethics and Integrity Minister Dr. Miria

Ugandan Ex-Minister Dr. Miria Matembe freed on bail

The Luzira Grade One Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former Ethics and Integrity Minister Dr. Miria Matembe, who was on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, charged with claims of promoting sectarianism. The court on Wednesday granted bail to visibly frail Dr. Miria Matembe, 73, who was brought back a day after being remanded, on grounds of ill health, advanced age, and the presumption of innocence. Appearing before Grade One Magistrate Sheila Gloria …

Finally: Court Frees Miria Matembe On Bail After Heated Courtroom Battle

By Spy Uganda Veteran politician and women’s rights activist Miria Matembe has been granted bail by the Luzira Magistrates Court following a day-long legal contest between the prosecution and her defence team over her release. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, Grade One Magistrate Gloria Apio ordered Matembe’s release, citing her advanced age, deteriorating health,…

Hearing of Matembe’s Bail Application Under way at Luzira Court

Luzira – Hearing of the bail application filed by Hon. Miria Matembe, the former Minister for Ethics and Integrity who is charged with sectarianism charge, is underway at Luzira Chief Magistrates Court. Miria Matembe in court (internet photo) Matembe who is being represented by Uganda Law Society Vice President Anthony Asiimwe alongside others, presented several grounds which she wants court to rely on to release her pending the hearing of her c…

Matembe charged, remanded over promoting sectarianism - The Observer Media Ltd

Political activist and former Ethics and Integrity minister Miria Matembe has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with promoting sectarianism. The 73-year-old appeared before grade one magistrate Sheilah Gloria Atim at the Luzira Chief Magistrate’s court on Tuesday evening. She denied the charge and was remanded until Wednesday, July 1, 2026, when the […]