Lukwago secures Besigye's belongings from Kenyan hotel
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago who doubles as the attorney to incarcerated opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya has successfully retrieved the duo's personal belongings from Waridi Paradise Hotel and Suites on Rose avenue in Hurlingham in Nairobi.
The duo’s belongings, which included travel documents and other personal items, were secured after a tense legal struggle involving security agents who already secured a court order to access the same properties.
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The two were arrested from Nairobi and later arraigned before the Military Court Martial in Kampala.
The retrieval of the belongings was achieved after Lukwago presented powers of attorney, enabling him to act on behalf of the detained individuals.
This legal maneuver prevented security agents from forcefully accessing the hotel rooms, despite their possession of a court order allowing them entry.
“This is a small but significant victory in the fight for justice for Dr. Besigye and Hajji Lutale,” Lukwago stated after the belongings were retrieved.
He condemned the actions of the security personnel, describing the abduction and subsequent legal processes as “a blatant violation of international law and human rights.”
The incident has drawn widespread criticism from both local and international human rights organizations, including the Uganda Human Rights Commission calling for duo's unconditional release.
Dr. Besigye, a long-time opposition figure in Uganda, has faced numerous challenges in his political careers.
Their abduction has sparked outrage among their supporters and raised concerns about cross-border human rights violations.
As the legal team continues to prepare for the December appearance, Lukwago has vowed to pursue justice, calling on regional and international bodies to intervene.
“This is not just about Besigye and Lutale; it’s about the sanctity of justice and the rule of law in the region,” Lukwago emphasized.
The developments have further strained relations between opposition leaders and the Kenyan government which they accuse of allowing human rights violations at their watch
