Politics 22 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Uganda Law Society Sues Government Over Military Siege on Bobi Wine's Home
The Uganda Law Society has filed a lawsuit against the government, accusing security forces of unlawfully besieging opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi's residence in Magere with armed personnel and drone surveillance. The petition demands immediate withdrawal of troops, an end to restrictions, and accountability for rights violations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-sued-over-continued-siege-on-bobi-s-home-5399346
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has taken the government to court, challenging the ongoing military-style encirclement of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi’s home in Magere, Wakiso District.
Filed on March 16 at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kasangati, the petition names the Attorney General as respondent. It alleges that security agencies are infringing on constitutional rights through persistent deployments, surveillance, and movement curbs.
ULS seeks court orders for the swift removal of all armed personnel, cessation of surveillance, and a permanent ban on future interference with the family’s freedom. ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde labeled the actions as clear breaches of personal liberty and privacy under Articles 23 and 27 of the Constitution.
“This is a de facto house arrest without legal basis, unconstitutional and void,” Ssemakadde stated during a media briefing.
An affidavit from ULS Vice President Anthony Asiimwe details accounts from Kyagulanyi’s wife, Barbara, who reported drone flyovers, nighttime police and military presence, unauthorized entry attempts, and non-consensual photos causing distress.
The siege continues despite Kyagulanyi leaving Uganda after the contested January 15 elections, where Yoweri Museveni secured 72% of votes and Kyagulanyi took second place with 24%.
ULS also demands a 120-day government report on accountability measures, with contempt charges for non-compliance. This case echoes past rulings freeing opposition figure Kizza Besigye from similar home confinements in 2011 and 2016.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)