The military court (court martial) sitting in Makindye, Kampala, on Monday charged two civilians, Nsubuga Benjamin and Asiimwe Benson, with unlawful wearing of an army uniform and illegal possession of a firearm.
The duo were found guilty on their own plea and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment.
They will serve their sentences at Kitalya and Gulu prisons, respectively.
Brig Gen Tukachungurwa presided over the case, including that of Ochan Robert Othieno, who is facing charges of unlawful possession of military clothing.
Othieno was remanded to the Makindye detention centre until September 28, 2026.
In a high-profile case, Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa remanded Maj Gen James Mugabe Birungi until September 24, 2026.
This was after the two-star general’s surety failed to show up in court to stand for him on bail.
Maj Gen Birungi, who has been appearing before the military court, is facing charges before the UPDF’s highest military judicial body.
The court is mandated to handle capital and disciplinary cases involving senior officers and other persons subject to military law.
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