The Kira Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to veteran Journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira, who is facing charges of broadcasting without a license contrary to section 28(1) and (2) of the Uganda Communications Act, Cap 103.
On Friday, the court granted Kalyegira a cash bail of UGX 650,000, while his two sureties were each bonded UGX 10 million non cash to secure his bail.
However prior to delivering bail, the state prosecutor initially objected to Kalyegira’s bail arguing that his large social media following may harass witnesses and his 55-year-old younger brother Keith was too young to be a surety.
However, the magistrate after standing over the matter for 30 minutes, granted bail to the veteran journalist.
The court has set August 4th, when Kalyegira will return to court for mention of the case.
Kalyegira is charged with two counts of broadcasting without a license contrary to section 28(1) and (2) of the Uganda Communications Act, Cap 103.
Prosecution told court that Kalyegira Timothy alias Nyakahuma, between 2013 and 2026, at various areas in Uganda including Kampala and Wakiso Districts or thereabout, did broadcast via The Kampala Express, a video Production and media consulting platform, without a license issued by the Uganda Communications Commission.
In the second count, prosecution told court that Kalyegira Timothy alias Nyakahuma, between 2014 and 2026, at various areas in Uganda including Kampala and Wakiso Districts or thereabout, did broadcast via The Uganda Records, an online publication platform, without a license issued by the Uganda Communications Commission.
Timothy kalyegira’s last post on his X account was on June 25th, in which he hinted that if the people with the solution to Uganda’s current political and constitutional crisis, wanted to, they would end the crazy impunity.
“The people with the solution to Uganda’s current political and constitutional crisis know themselves. They directly or indirectly sustain more than three-quarters of the country’s economy. If they wanted to end the crazy impunity, they would do so with a few simple decisions” he posted.
Kalyegira is well-known for his sharp political analysis and commentary on governance, security, and current affairs.
