Politics

Ugandan Soldier's Extradition to US Approved by Kampala Court

A Ugandan court has greenlit the extradition of former UPDF soldier Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States. This marks a significant development in international judicial cooperation, as Katungi now awaits a final decision from Uganda's Minister of Justice. The case underscores evolving cross-border legal challenges.

AllAfrica - Latest·August 30, 2026AI-curated

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has committed a former UPDF soldier, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, to Luzira prison pending a decision by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on his extradition to the United States of America.

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