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ULS Eastern Bar to hold prisoner engagement at Maluku government prison.
ULS Eastern Bar to hold prisoner engagement at Maluku government prison.
KAMPALA, Uganda: '' Maluku Government Prisons currently host over 1,500 inmates; over 900 of those are capital offenders awaiting trial. That wait for many inmates…
  • April 23rd, 2025
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Besigye and Lutaale submit new bail application
Besigye and Lutaale submit new bail application
KAMPALA, Uganda: The applicants have no capacity to be and are not a threat to any investigative or other process and are willing to appear…
  • April 23rd, 2025
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DPP withdraws trafficking charges against SP Arinaitwe
DPP withdraws trafficking charges against SP Arinaitwe
KAMPALA, Uganda| The International Crimes Division of the High Court, Justice Alice Komuhangi, withdrew the charges against Arinaitwe yesterday, Tuesday, after the DPP, represented by…
  • April 23rd, 2025
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UPDF officer arrested for shooting in Masindi
UPDF officer arrested for shooting in Masindi
KAMPALA, Uganda| The incident took place around 1:50 am on Saturday at Brian’s and Trump Bar and Lodge in Kijura North Cell, Central Division. The…
  • April 22nd, 2025
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Court orders MTN to pay shs 11B to VAS Garage over breach of contract.
Court orders MTN to pay shs 11B to VAS Garage over breach of contract.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Mubiru awarded VAS Garage Shs. 1.26 billion in interest on unpaid invoices, Shs. 300 million for marketing expenses incurred during the disputed period,…
  • April 22nd, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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Enock Kizito resigns as ULS head of protocol over security concerns
Enock Kizito resigns as ULS head of protocol over security concerns
KAMPALA, Uganda| “For years, I dedicated myself to the mission and work of the Uganda Law Society, serving diligently under the leadership of President Isaac…
  • April 22nd, 2025
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High Court orders JPMAB Limited pay 100m damages and compensation
High Court orders JPMAB Limited pay 100m damages and compensation
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Lawrence Tweyanze found the JPMAB Limited driver was negligent based on unchallenged evidence, police reports, and the sketch plan, and held JPMAB…
  • April 19th, 2025
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Nine law firms to defend Nalukoola’s election victory.
Nine law firms to defend Nalukoola’s election victory.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The law firms presented include Nalukoola Advocates and Solicitors, PACE Advocates, Kaganzi& Company Advocates, Alaka & Company Advocates, Ahamark Advocates, GEM Advocates, Nyanzi…
  • April 18th, 2025
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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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Balondamu forgery case adjourned to May.
Balondamu forgery case adjourned to May.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Both Balondamu and Dr Ssegujja are out on bail, but Kayizzi adjourned the case to May for him to start hearing the case.…
  • April 17th, 2025
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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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UK Supreme court defends biological definition of a woman
UK Supreme court defends biological definition of a woman
KAMPALA,Uganda|Court held that women's sex remains in law their biological sex. The appeal further addressed the position of the small minority of trans people who…
  • April 17th, 2025
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Gov’t extends application of transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to UK
Gov’t extends application of transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to UK
KAMPALA, Uganda The Transfer of Convicted Offenders (Application of Act to the United Kingdom) Instrument Statutory No. 37 of 2025 allows mutual transfer of convicted…
  • April 16th, 2025
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The High Court orders Stanbic Bank to refund UGX 340 million to the customer for unsecure banking systems.
The High Court orders Stanbic Bank to refund UGX 340 million to the customer for unsecure banking systems.
KAMPALA, Uganda The plaintiff sought a declaration that the defendant acted negligently and in breach of its statutory and contractual obligations in wrongfully debiting the…
  • April 16th, 2025
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Three people convicted for trespassing on Kampala green belts.
Three people convicted for trespassing on Kampala green belts.
KAMPALA, Uganda Kutosi told the magistrate that since the onset of KCCA's smart city initiative, more than 40 individuals have been prosecuted for similar offenses,…
  • April 16th, 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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Court orders Mulago conduct medical examination for Minister Nandutu over health concerns.
Court orders Mulago conduct medical examination for Minister Nandutu over health concerns.
KAMPALA, Uganda Justice Kajuga ruled that an independent examination be carried out at Mulago, stating that she could not meet Nandutu in private or assess…
  • April 14th, 2025
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Criminal division of the High Court bids farewell to Justice Elubu.
Criminal division of the High Court bids farewell to Justice Elubu.
KAMPALA, Uganda During the event, Justice Elubu, in his farewell address, commended the pioneer teams behind the daily hearing project and applauded their commitment, hard…
  • April 14th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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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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Police investigates aggravated robbery in Kajjansi.
Police investigates aggravated robbery in Kajjansi.
Owoyesigire added that a joint effort by boda boda riders, locals and police led to the pursuit and neutralisation of one of the suspects and…
  • April 12th, 2025
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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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