General Court Martial charges and remands former CMI chief Maj Gen James Birungi on treachery charges

According to Uganda Radio Network, Maj Gen James Birungi, a former head of military intelligence, was arraigned before the General Court Martial at Makindye on charges of treachery and security-related offences and remanded to Makindye Military Barracks until 3 August 2026. URN reported that three other UPDF officers produced with him have been charged with murder over the shooting of alleged suicide bombers during security operations. He had been arrested in August 2025, reportedly over allegedly falsified intelligence.