In yesterday’s hearing for Dr. Kizza Besigye, Martha Karua issued a stark report detailing yet another round of procedural obstruction, as the prosecution arrived nearly two hours late—continuing a pattern of delays that have plagued the case from its inception.

Dr. Besigye and his co-accused were already waiting in the dock when the court convened. The defense, led by Karua, moved to have the prosecution’s application dismissed due to the absence of the state attorney. However, the court declined and instead adjourned the matter to another date.

In her remarks, Karua highlighted that the prosecution has consistently failed to meet its own disclosure deadlines. Now, in a further controversial move, the state is seeking to conceal the identities of six key witnesses from the defense—a request Karua’s team is vigorously opposing.

“Why delay the course of justice? We will keep asking that question, in that courtroom, outside it, and everywhere it needs to be heard,” Karua stated, underscoring the mounting frustration over what she described as prosecution-driven tactics aimed at stalling proceedings.

The case, which has drawn regional attention, continues to face criticism from legal observers who view the repeated adjournments and disclosure failures as an erosion of due process. Karua’s presence at the helm of the defense has sharpened scrutiny on the judicial handling of the matter.

Supporters of the opposition figure have rallied around calls for a swift and transparent trial, with the hashtag #FreeKizza trending prominently. As the legal team prepares for the next session, all eyes remain on whether the court will grant the prosecution’s request to shield witness identities—or uphold the defense’s right to a fair hearing.