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The independence of the Judiciary, which acts as the last bastion of justice, will face scrutiny after a suit filed before courts of law alleges that the appointment and roles of three First Family members contravene various provisions of the Constitution.

The trio, which includes the First Lady, who is also the Education Minister, Ms Janet Kataaha Museveni; the President’s son, Gen Kainerugaba Muhoozi, who is the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF); and the President’s brother, Gen Salim, who is likened to an eminence grise by the petitioner—are accused of turning Uganda into a feudal state run by an authoritarian family enterprise.

The Attorney General, Mr Kiryowa Kiwanuka, is listed as the fourth respondent in the suit.

Mr Gawaya Tegulle, who describes himself in the petition as ‘an advocate, a journalist and a conscientious objector’ amongst others, through Thomas & Michael Advocates, filed the petition before the Constitutional Court on Friday.

The Constitutional Court is clothed with original jurisdiction in the interpretation of the Constitution under Article 137 of the Constitution.

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