Kampala lawyer Erias Lukwago has been denied bail by the High Court Criminal Division. Justice David Matovu dismissed the application, stating it was rendered invalid by Lukwago’s recent committal to the High Court for trial. The charge against Lukwago is misprision of treason, a serious offense under Ugandan law. The court reasoned that the committal process effectively superseded the initial bail request. This decision means Lukwago will remain in custody as he awaits trial on the treason-related charge. Further details regarding the prosecution’s case and Lukwago’s defense are yet to be released. The ruling was delivered on Thursday, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings.