High court judge Simon Peter Kinobe has ruled that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has not interfered with the treason trial of Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale. AdvertisementThe judge noted that Besigye and Lutale continued to enjoy representation from approximately 13 law firms comprising more than 50 advocates of their own choosing. According to Kinobe, these measures were inconsistent with any suggestion that the trial court intended to deprive Besigye and Lutale of their right to counsel of their choice. The court found that Besigye and Lutale had failed to prove this. Besigye, Lutale and Captain Denis Oola will return before Criminal Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma on August 18, 2026, when the court is expected to consider a medical report on whether Besigye is fit to stand trial.