Meanwhile in Luzira, Waiswa has declined appearing on zoom emotional as he is.
In an attempt to troubleshoot this, theyโre looking at the Kanyanya Grade one magistrate going to Luzira & adjourn the bail decision.
Eitherway, a decision must be taken but with the accused present.
Another zoom link was created and Waiswa has accepted to appear but it is strictly limited to Court and Luzira Upper prisons. Everyone else is kept out including the media except legal teams that have to watch on a computer set in the magistrateโs chambers at Kanyanya.
Fellow Ugandans,
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our dear sister and comrade, Edith Katende Mufumbiro, the wife of our Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro.
Edith passed on after 3:00am today following a hard-fought battle with cancer. At the time of her passing, her dear husband Waiswa remains detained at Luzira Upper Prison for no crime whatsoever. His only crime is speaking out against injustice and misrule.
The criminal regime placed on him and others the sham charge of "Unlawful Drilling" which apparently took place on 12th February 2025 at our Party Headquarters. In fact, on that day, Waiswa never stepped there as he was at Mulago Cancer Institute with the wife! The judiciary, fully aware of these facts, has chosen to conspire in this persecution.
Waiswa, alongside other comrades, has applied for bail severally. He has variously made an impassioned plea to the Court to be released on bail so that he takes care of his sick wife, but it has been denied. The injustice!
As difficult as it is, we remain hopeful that we shall overcome some day. May God grant the family, especially our brother Waiswa, the strength he needs at this time.