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Court orders DFCU Bank, Commissioner of Lands, to pay 810 m to 27 people for illegal possession of land titles.
Court orders DFCU Bank, Commissioner of Lands, to pay 810 m to 27 people for illegal possession of land titles.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Abinyo further held that both DFCU and the Commissioner of Land Registration violated the plaintiffs’ rights to quiet enjoyment and equitable interest…
  • May 2nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Not the end of the road for Butera, as he takes on the head of the annexed mediation in the judiciary.
Not the end of the road for Butera, as he takes on the head of the annexed mediation in the judiciary.
KAMPALA, Uganda| As a retired senior judge and a great team leader with a wide range of judicial experience, he has now taken on the…
  • May 1st, 2025
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Nambi accuses Nalukoola of bribing witnesses
Nambi accuses Nalukoola of bribing witnesses
KAMPALA, Uganda| Kalule furthermore asked the court to strike out the affidavits sworn in retraction, emphasising that it is wrong and unprofessional for the party…
  • April 30th, 2025
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URSB orders reinstatement of former director All Saints Primary School, Lweza as shareholder
URSB orders reinstatement of former director All Saints Primary School, Lweza as shareholder
KAMPALA, Uganda | Nasasira added that the report further compelled evidence that the individual who authored the sample signature could not have been the applicant…
  • April 30th, 2025
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High court dismisses URA’s petition on taxing BOU’s pension scheme
High court dismisses URA’s petition on taxing BOU’s pension scheme
KAMPALA, Uganda| Hon. Justice Phillip Odoki found out that on the classification of the scheme as a settlor trust, Section 70(f) of the Income Tax…
  • April 30th, 2025
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Northern Uganda Lc1’s acquire training on court case handling.
Northern Uganda Lc1’s acquire training on court case handling.
GULU, Uganda The training implemented by the International Justice Mission in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government aims at enhancing the capabilities of LC…
  • April 29th, 2025
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Ssenyonyi Petitions IGG Over Shs100 Million Pay to MPs
Ssenyonyi Petitions IGG Over Shs100 Million Pay to MPs
KAMPALA, Uganda| Ssenyonyi asked the IGG to establish whether proper approvals were obtained and whether the payments complied with Uganda’s financial laws. He also called…
  • April 29th, 2025
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Court dissolves estate dispute in Luwero.
Court dissolves estate dispute in Luwero.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Himbaza declared that the caveat lodged by the respondents on the suit land comprised in Bulemezi block 144 at Bugga, currently registered…
  • April 29th, 2025
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Court dismisses money laundering case against Speaker of Parliament Anita Among.
Court dismisses money laundering case against Speaker of Parliament Anita Among.
KAMPALA, Uganda A private prosecutor cannot file a shallow complaint in court and ask the court to issue orders to generate more evidence to beef…
  • April 29th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Assailants shoot moneylender in Mbarara
Assailants shoot moneylender in Mbarara
KAMPALA, Uganda| Sunday, who was involved in the money lending business, was shot by gunmen riding on boda bodas while burning garbage at his rental…
  • April 28th, 2025
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Top law firm, Stanbic Bank involved in the $840,000 fake gold scandal.
Top law firm, Stanbic Bank involved in the $840,000 fake gold scandal.
KAMPALA, Uganda Maxim Advocates was founded by Sheila Namahe Wagidoso, daughter of former Ambassador to China Charles Madibo Wagidoso. Authorities allege that the firm played…
  • April 28th, 2025
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Man arrested for murder of woman and her 3-year-old daughter in Nakaseke.
Man arrested for murder of woman and her 3-year-old daughter in Nakaseke.
KAMPALA, Uganda| According to the spokesperson, the Savannah Regional Police, Sam Twineamazima, identified the suspect as Ben Tushabe, 33. He is a resident of Wakayamba…
  • April 28th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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IGG directs probe into fraudulent land transactions by commissioner for lands in the Ministry of Lands.
IGG directs probe into fraudulent land transactions by commissioner for lands in the Ministry of Lands.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The IGG cited Article 225(1)(e) of the Constitution of Uganda, Section 7(1)(e) of the IG Act, and Article 230(2) of the Constitution, among…
  • April 27th, 2025
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Daily Monitor Apologizes to Attorney General Over Ssemakadde Allegations
Daily Monitor Apologizes to Attorney General Over Ssemakadde Allegations
KAMPALA, Uganda | The Daily Monitor, Uganda’s leading daily newspaper, has formally apologized to Attorney General Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka SC after publishing an article based…
  • April 26th, 2025
  • Monica Mutanguha
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Court rejects URBRA’s appeal to stop former CEO’s return
Court rejects URBRA’s appeal to stop former CEO’s return
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Girabashike also ruled, having also taken into consideration the opinion of the Attorney General, and noted the advice given to the minister,…
  • April 26th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court issues arrest warrant to key suspect in Kayanja sodomy case
Court issues arrest warrant to key suspect in Kayanja sodomy case
KAMPALA, Uganda| Grade one magistrate Byarugaba said that if Moses doesn't appear in court, his sureties should go to jail so that others should learn…
  • April 26th, 2025
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Court of Appeals rules Ndeba church demolition illegal
Court of Appeals rules Ndeba church demolition illegal
KAMPALA,Uganda|The Court of Appeal has also ruled that the current status of the land remain unchanged. The Church, which has erected temporary structures on the…
  • April 26th, 2025
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Court of Appeal quashes lower court ruling after awarding 1B in damages to employee of Standard Chartered bank
Court of Appeal quashes lower court ruling after awarding 1B in damages to employee of Standard Chartered bank
KAMPALA, Uganda: We have looked at the judgement of the lower court and find that the lower court did not interrogate whether the respondent was…
  • April 25th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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Emulate His Holiness Pope Francis’ legacy – law society to Judiciary
Emulate His Holiness Pope Francis’ legacy – law society to Judiciary
KAMPALA, Uganda | The partner at Kampala Associated Advocates added his voice to comparing the Pope's legacy with the legacy of some of our leaders…
  • April 25th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Who Is the New Principal Judge? Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga
Who Is the New Principal Judge? Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga
FEATURE | The appointment of Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga as Acting Principal Judge is a defining moment in her 25-year legal career. A former…
  • April 24th, 2025
  • Tom Okiror
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Justice Okuo Kajuga appointed as Acting Principal Judge
Justice Okuo Kajuga appointed as Acting Principal Judge
KAMPALA, Uganda| According to Owiny-Dollo, the appointment has been made in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 133 of the Constitution and in accordance…
  • April 24th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Entebbe, Kumi, Lugazi, Patongo and Wakiso High Court circuits operationalised.
Entebbe, Kumi, Lugazi, Patongo and Wakiso High Court circuits operationalised.
KAMPALA,Uganda | Entebbe Municipality and Busiro County South will be under the administration of Hon. Lady Justice Flavian Nabakooza; Bukedea, Ngora and Kumi will have…
  • April 24th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Top criminal cases that locked ODDP’s office as Abodo commemorates 5 years.
Top criminal cases that locked ODDP’s office as Abodo commemorates 5 years.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo is the first female Director of Public Prosecutions. Before serving on the Bench, she was a prosecutor…
  • April 24th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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The registrar of companies dismisses the application filed, claiming ownership of Julia Guest House Limited.
The registrar of companies dismisses the application filed, claiming ownership of Julia Guest House Limited.
KAMPALA, Uganda: ''The petition in question is filed in accordance with Section 243 of the Companies Act Cap 106, which section limits the right to…
  • April 24th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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