Court Grants Former Minister Matembe Bail

Uganda Former Ethics Minister Miria Matembe Granted Bail in Sectarianism Case

KAMPALA — Dr. Miria Matembe, Uganda’s former Minister for Ethics and Integrity and a veteran women’s rights advocate, was granted bail by the Luzira Magistrates Court on July 1 after being charged with promoting sectarianism. The 73-year-old politician and constitutional expert appeared before Grade One Magistrate Sheilah Gloria Atim (or presiding officers including Gloria Apio

Court Grants Former Minister Matembe Bail

Luzira Court Grade one Magistrate Sheilah Gloria Atim has granted bail to Hon. Miria Matembe, the former Minister of Ethics and integrity who was remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of Sectarianism. Matembe at Luzira Court on Wednesday. Matembe has been released on a non cash bail of 3 million shillings, well as each of her sureties has signed a 2 million shillings non cash bond.   Before granting Matembe bail, the trial Magistrate ruled that b…

Court Grants Bail To Miria Matembe After Day-Long Legal Battle Over Sectarianism Charges

Former Ethics and Integrity Minister and veteran women’s rights activist Miria Matembe has finally been granted bail by the Luzira Grade One Magistrate’s Court after a tense day marked by repeated adjournments and heated legal arguments. The court’s decision brings an end to hours of anxious waiting, with the bail ruling first scheduled for 2:00 p.m., then pushed to 4:30 p.m., before the magistrate eventually ruled in Matembe’s favour. The 73-ye…