Christian lawyers in Uganda have promised to provide free legal service to all suspects who were detained in connection with last month walk to work protest against skyrocketing prices of food, fuel, and other essential commodities.

Last month the country was rocked by protest which left at least five people killed and scores injured or arrested.

The lawyers under their umbrella body Christian Lawyers Association say most of these who were detained are poor people who can’t afford legal services on their own.

The association’s president Edward Sekabanja says they are ready to help to detainees who will approach them for help of free legal services.

Lawyers are required to offer free legal services at least once a month by their government body, the Uganda law Society.

By Mugisa Isaac Mathias