Kabojja Junior School teacher sentenced to four years  in prison for attempted sodomy


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 Kabojja Junior School teacher sentenced to four years in prison for attempted sodomy
  • June 24th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
KAMPALA, Uganda| Nine aggravating factors were used to reach the plea agreement, including abuse of power and breach of trust. As a teacher, Muhumuza had authority and trust over the victim, who was naturally vulnerable like all students. A serious breach of that trust was said to have occurred when this professional relationship was abused.
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Court rejects Jamilu Mukulu’s release application on human rights violations.
Court rejects Jamilu Mukulu’s release application on human rights violations.
  • June 24th, 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda| The judges also acknowledged that Mukulu and his co-accused were unlawfully detained for…
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Lawyer Ssemugenyi petitions constitutional court, challenging UPDF amendment Act
Lawyer Ssemugenyi petitions constitutional court, challenging UPDF amendment Act
KAMPALA, Uganda: ''It was passed in a context where constituency representation in parliament is deeply imbalanced, and a gerrymandered electoral system has produced a two-thirds…
  • June 23rd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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FIDA petitions court quash discriminatory pregnancy laws
FIDA petitions court quash discriminatory pregnancy laws
KAMPALA, Uganda| Susan Baluku, strategic litigation's legal advisor, claims that several Ugandan health training institutions have been applying the rule in a way that unfairly…
  • June 20th, 2025
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Ssemakadde  rejects appointment to the Law Reform Committee
Ssemakadde rejects appointment to the Law Reform Committee
KAMPALA, Uganda| This heartbreaking letter from Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde has not yet received a response from the judiciary or Chief Justice Alphonse…
  • June 18th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Ssemakadde petitions Justice Kavuma for rescue over delayed case hearing
Ssemakadde petitions Justice Kavuma for rescue over delayed case hearing
KAMPALA, Uganda | My participation in the Uganda Law Students Association, the Law Council, the Judiciary Council, the Law Reform Committee, the Court Bailiffs Licensing…
  • June 17th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court gives gov’t 5 days to explain failed policy to provide meals to children in UPE & USE schools.
Court gives gov’t 5 days to explain failed policy to provide meals to children in UPE & USE schools.
KAMPALA, Uganda | A panel of judges, led by the Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, allowed the government to file its responses within five days.…
  • June 21st, 2025
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Pub murder of Iganga man provokes outrage.
Pub murder of Iganga man provokes outrage.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Police spokesperson Michael Kafayo of Busoga East confirms the incident and says detectives have been sent to re-inspect the crime scene. According to Kafayo,…
  • June 17th, 2025
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28 year jail for Boda boda rider who raped customer
28 year jail for Boda boda rider who raped customer
KAMPALA, Uganda: We have considered the fact that the maximum sentence for the offence of rape is death. Further, that the sentencing range specified in…
  • June 3rd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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70 Northern Uganda judicial officers acquire knowledge on Alternative Justice Mechanism
70 Northern Uganda judicial officers acquire knowledge on Alternative Justice Mechanism
KAMPALA, Uganda| The one-week training is organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in collaboration with the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Registry to promote the…
  • May 29th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Reasoning given by Justice Kania was not grounded – ULS
Reasoning given by Justice Kania was not grounded – ULS
KAMPALA, Uganda| Isiko also added that denying bail without proof of potential interference constitutes an infringement on the accused person's rights to liberty. and further…
  • April 18th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Justice Steven Mubiru welcomed as new head of Mukono High Court circuit.
Justice Steven Mubiru welcomed as new head of Mukono High Court circuit.
KAMPALA, Uganda This was at an event held yesterday at Mukono High Court to witness a formal handover of leadership, which marked a smooth transition…
  • April 15th, 2025
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Umeme  announces dispute with  Government over buyout amount payable to company
Umeme announces dispute with Government over buyout amount payable to company
KAMPALA, Uganda | As stipulated in the dispute resolution clauses of the concession agreement, the parties shall attempt in good faith to settle such a…
  • April 14th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court rules out compulsory acquisition of land by the government before the actual ruling.
Court rules out compulsory acquisition of land by the government before the actual ruling.
KAMPALA,Uganda|The Constitutional Court held that Section 10(5)(c), which allows taking possession before a court resolves compensation disputes, is unconstitutional However, Sections 6(5)(a)-(c), 10(5)(d), and 15…
  • April 11th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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