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Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court on Tuesday remanded 10 youths to Luzira prison after they were arrested during a protest against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.
The accused are Lucky Nyamadri, 20, a painter; Shakirah Kasoga, 24, a salon worker; Isaac Akampulira, 26, a casual worker; Daniel Mugabe, 23, a builder; Ivan Ochola, 25, a mechanic; Enoch Opolot, 22, a student; Sharifah Nantongo, 21, a tailor; Dorothy Asio, 21, a shopkeeper; Rahma Namuddu, 20, a businesswoman; and Tino Sharon Shaluwa, 23, a salon attendant.
They appeared before grade one magistrate Rophine Acayo and denied charges of causing a nuisance on a public road, contrary to Section 67(1)(e) of the Roads Act, Cap. 346.
According to the charge sheet, the accused, together with others still at large, on August 31, 2026, at about 9 am, assembled on King George Way in Kampala Central and positioned themselves on the road in a manner that allegedly caused danger or inconvenience to traffic.
The prosecution alleges that the youths were wearing orange T-shirts bearing the words “Rooted in Resistance” and carrying placards protesting oil development.
The placards reportedly bore messages including: “Prioritize Other Sectors of the Economy,” “Oil is Temporary, Nature is Permanent,” and “Oil Today, Problems Tomorrow.”
The prosecution further alleges that the protesters obstructed the road and caused danger or inconvenience to motorists and other road users. The accused, however, denied the charges.
The court heard that the accused did not have sureties available to stand for them when they appeared in court.
Magistrate Acayo consequently remanded all 10 suspects to Luzira Prison until September 18, 2026, when they will return to court for mention of the case and hearing of their respective bail applications.
Source: The Observer
