Court Threatens to Close Case or Grant Bail as Prosecution Fails to Produce Witnesses in Jamil Mukulu Trial
KAMPALA — The ongoing trial of former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) leader Jamil Mukulu and his 17 co-accused took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, after the prosecution failed to produce any witnesses in court.
According to updates from Daily Monitor, a panel of four judges has issued a stern ultimatum to the prosecution. The court ruled that if the prosecution fails to produce its witnesses by tomorrow, it may order the case to be closed or consider granting bail to Mukulu and his co-accused.
The accused are facing serious charges, including terrorism, murder, aggravated robbery, and membership in a terrorist organization. Prosecutors allege that Mukulu headed the ADF, a rebel group linked to these charges.
Patrick Kasumba, one of the lawyers representing Mukulu and his co-accused, addressed the press outside the courthouse, stating that the prosecution had failed to produce witnesses for the trial.
Mukulu and his co-accused appeared in court for the proceedings, with Mukulu seen seated in the dock wearing a blue striped shirt and a light blue face mask.
The case has been adjourned as the court awaits the prosecution’s next move, with the threat of case dismissal or bail looming if witnesses are not presented imminently.
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