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Law Society applauds photojournalist Lubowa in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day.
Law Society applauds photojournalist Lubowa in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day.
KAMPALA, Uganda | Lubowa, who exhibited his work during an event to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2025 at the Uganda Law Society house yesterday…
  • May 9th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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High Court grants bail to civilian remanded by court martial for 4 years.
High Court grants bail to civilian remanded by court martial for 4 years.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Isaac Muwata ruled that the applicant’s four-year detention without trial was unconstitutional, granted mandatory bail with a cash bond of UGX 2,000,000,…
  • April 18th, 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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High Court judges grace MUK’s 12th moot court day.
High Court judges grace MUK’s 12th moot court day.
KAMPALA, Uganda Justice Okuo Kajuga , Charles Kasibayo, and Andrew Khauka were among the judges that were present. Kajuga of the Anti-Corruption Court chaired the…
  • April 17th, 2025
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Nakawa Vocational Institute accountant remanded for false academic documents
Nakawa Vocational Institute accountant remanded for false academic documents
KAMPALA, Uganda| Samuel Wampero is accused of falsifying several academic documents, including Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results…
  • April 15th, 2025
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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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ULS condemns Justice Kania’s ruling on Besigye’s bail case.
ULS condemns Justice Kania’s ruling on Besigye’s bail case.
KAMPALA, Uganda Justice Kania, during the ruling, acknowledged that the applicants met the legal criteria for bail but declined to grant it, citing the gravity…
  • April 15th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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NRM Flagbearer Nambi Petitions court over Kawempe North by election results
NRM Flagbearer Nambi Petitions court over Kawempe North by election results
KAMPALA, Uganda | '' On election day, between 11 am and 12 pm, under a jackfruit tree next to a shrine at Ouma's place near…
  • April 12th, 2025
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Jolin Kanoheri Rugari remanded over her son’s murder.
Jolin Kanoheri Rugari remanded over her son’s murder.
KAMPALA, Uganda | The prosecution alleges that between the 1st and 2nd of April 2025, at Mutungo Zone 8 in Nakawa Division, with malice aforethought,…
  • April 11th, 2025
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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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Lawyers question excessive bail terms by courts
Lawyers question excessive bail terms by courts
KAMPALA, Uganda | Kuuku also highlighted the struggles of indigent clients under pro bono representation. In one case, a woman in Kabeiramado had to wait…
  • April 11th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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City man remanded for dumping garbage in drainage channel.
City man remanded for dumping garbage in drainage channel.
KAMPALA, Uganda | grade one Magistrate Edgar Karakire charged him with one offense of depositing waste in an undesignated place, which is contrary to section…
  • April 9th, 2025
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IG cancels appointment of Bugweri officer over forged academic documents
IG cancels appointment of Bugweri officer over forged academic documents
KAMPALA, Uganda| However, Mr. Womakuyu claimed to have previously worked with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the National Environment Management Authority; however, both organizations…
  • April 8th, 2025
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Court declines to stay recovery shs 47 billion from KIU
Court declines to stay recovery shs 47 billion from KIU
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Mubiru ruled that the applicant has failed to satisfy the majority of the essential requirements for the grant of an order of…
  • April 8th, 2025
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Police officer murdered by mob in Ibanda.
Police officer murdered by mob in Ibanda.
IBANDA, Uganda| Police further revealed that Chemonges fired warning shots to protect himself, but the mob overwhelmed him and killed him. Police further recovered an…
  • April 7th, 2025
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Lawmakers castigate the judiciary for high bail costs.
Lawmakers castigate the judiciary for high bail costs.
KAMPALA, Uganda | '' For the time being, that's the only available means that we have, but we shall benefit from members ideas. If you…
  • April 3rd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court orders Uganda Tourism Board retain Claire Nassali Mugabi as Marketing manager
Court orders Uganda Tourism Board retain Claire Nassali Mugabi as Marketing manager
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Nassali challenged the decision of dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer in court, arguing that her dismissal as the marketing manager was…
  • April 3rd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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IGG orders Kalungu district officials to return 18M.
IGG orders Kalungu district officials to return 18M.
KAMPALA, Uganda | Ssembajja and Kiwanuka both engaged in gross misconduct as defined under section (F-R) 7 (F) of the Public Service Standing Orders by…
  • April 2nd, 2025
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Katanga murder case: Defense lawyers challenge pistol evidence.
Katanga murder case: Defense lawyers challenge pistol evidence.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Defense lawyers also questioned Nasawali's methodology, labeling it outdated and banned; they also criticized him for not examining the mosquito net , which…
  • April 1st, 2025
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Bwizibwera and Mbarara receive new grade one magistrates.
Bwizibwera and Mbarara receive new grade one magistrates.
KAMPALA, Uganda | Magistrates HW Kayanja Smith (Bwizibwera) and HW Nansasira Sheebah (Mbarara Court) were welcomed by HW Baguma Alex, who represented the Chief Magistrate…
  • March 31st, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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IGG tasked to investigate Makerere University’s vice chancellor over corruption.
IGG tasked to investigate Makerere University’s vice chancellor over corruption.
KAMPALA, Uganda |The minister says she received complaints from the Global Anti-Corruption Initiative, a civil society organization. In January 2025, the chairpersons of Makerere University…
  • March 31st, 2025
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Judicial officers are advised to preserve high-standard ethics.
Judicial officers are advised to preserve high-standard ethics.
KAMPALA, Uganda Lwere, who praised the judiciary, especially the Supreme Court, for their bold decision on the ban of the trial of civilians in military…
  • March 29th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court issues criminal summons to former minister.
Court issues criminal summons to former minister.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga on Friday issued a summons to Nandutu after a request by state Attorney David Bisamunyu. He told the court…
  • March 28th, 2025
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The East Africa Law Society condemns the continuous detention of Eron Kiiza.
The East Africa Law Society condemns the continuous detention of Eron Kiiza.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The treatment of Eron Kiiza violates a litany of binding regional obligations to which Uganda is unequivocally accountable. These include Articles 9, 14,…
  • March 28th, 2025
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