The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has convicted eight environmental activists on charges of public nuisance linked to a protest against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
The group who operate under the pressure group Rooted in Resistance has been on remand since August 1, 2025 were found guilty today Friday 10th April 2026 over their participation in a demonstration staged at Stanbic Bank headquarters in Kampala.
The trial Magistrate Sylvia Muwonge has sent them back to Luzira Prison, with sentencing set for April 17th 2026.
However, their lawyer Samuel Wandera criticised the delay in sentencing, noting that some of the accused are students who have missed their studies at various universities.
He said the defence would petition the court over the sentence.
By Olivia Nabaggala
10th April 2026
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