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Defence lawyers representing nine environmental activists affiliated with the Rooted in Resistance movement have petitioned court for their mandatory release on bail, citing repeated adjournments and delays in their trial.
The activists, Lucky Nyamadri, Isaac Akampulira, Daniel Mugabe, Ivan Ochola, Enock Opolot, Sharifah Nantongo, Dorothy Asio, Rahma Namuddu and Sharon Shaluwatino, were arrested on August 31, 2026, while marching to Parliament to demand reforms in Uganda's oil sector.
They were charged with being a common nuisance on a public road under Section 67(1)(c) of the Roads Act, a charge they denied. One of their co-accused, Shakira Kasonga, was granted bail on October 14 due to her deteriorating medical condition.
Appearing before court on Monday, November 2, the nine activists had their case adjourned to November 9 due to the absence of the trial magistrate, Sylvia Muwonge.
The defence team criticised the repeated adjournments, arguing that the delays have stalled proceedings and prolonged their clients' detention without meaningful progress in the trial.