Karamoja Affairs Minister,
Dr. Mary Goretti Kitutu has been denied bail by the Anti-Corruption Court over
lack of substantial sureties.
Kitutu’s
lawyers led by Micheal Wamasebu, a former deputy Director of Public Prosecution
(DPP); John Musiime, and Jude Byamukama, last week listed ill health, advanced
age of 61, having a permanent residence in Bunga within the jurisdiction of
court and handed to court two land titles, each measuring half an acre, in
Wakiso District as grounds for her release on bail.
The
presiding magistrate, Marion Aciro, however, stood over the matter to today,
citing insufficient time to review the lengthy bail arguments made by both her
lawyers and the State.
The case has
been adjourned to Friday (April 14), when the said sureties are expected
to present their credentials in order for court to determine whether to grant
the minister bail or not.