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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KAMPALA, Uganda| Defense lawyers also questioned Nasawali's methodology, labeling it outdated and banned; they also criticized him for not examining the mosquito net , which…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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Court orders CMI to stop detaining suspects.
Court orders CMI to stop detaining suspects.
KAMPALA, Uganda | The High Court in Kampala has ordered the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence to stop detaining suspects from its detention facilities, which contravenes…
  • April 1st, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Katanga murder pistol brought to court.
Katanga murder pistol brought to court.
KAMPALA, Uganda '' The pistol was in good condition and capable of discharging live ammunition of caliber 9 times 19 millimeters.'' Nasawali testified
  • 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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Court Orders Sale of Emerald Hotel
Court Orders Sale of Emerald Hotel
KAMPALA, Uganda The loans, secured by mortgages, debentures, and third-party property, had gone unpaid, prompting the bank to appoint a receiver and enter a management…
  • March 29th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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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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Law firms are urged to register with FIA to combat money laundering activities.
Law firms are urged to register with FIA to combat money laundering activities.
KAMPALA, Uganda This is a profession exploited by criminals because they are seeing gaps in terms of the supervision of the framework and believe that…
  • March 28th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Kigumba Town Clerk Ordered to Return UGX 32M.
Kigumba Town Clerk Ordered to Return UGX 32M.
KAMPALA, Uganda| According to the Deputy Inspector General of Government, Fred Kagara was given two months to deposit the misappropriated funds into the bank. This…
  • March 27th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Mpuuga criticizes NUP for obstructing electoral reforms.
Mpuuga criticizes NUP for obstructing electoral reforms.
KAMPALA, Uganda He expressed that the NUP party's stand against the proposed constitutional and electoral reforms was a serious obstacle in the pursuit of free…
  • March 27th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Makerere University announces dates for bachelor of laws pre-entry exams.
Makerere University announces dates for bachelor of laws pre-entry exams.
KAMPALA, Uganda The exams will be held on the 12th of April, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. To be eligible to sit the…
  • March 26th, 2025
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Court in Iganga dismisses land appeal due to insufficient evidence.
Court in Iganga dismisses land appeal due to insufficient evidence.
IGANGA, Uganda | Kayiya Musimamia resident of Namutumba district invoked court on a decision made by the chief magistrate’s court of Iganga where he sought…
  • March 26th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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Bushenyi High Court convenes Regional committee meeting to strengthen Justice delivery.
Bushenyi High Court convenes Regional committee meeting to strengthen Justice delivery.
KAMPALA,Uganda|The High Court in Bushenyi has convened a regional Coordination Committee meeting aimed at strengthening justice delivery in the region. The meeting was chaired by…
  • March 26th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Eron Kiiza’s bail hearing set for next month.
Eron Kiiza’s bail hearing set for next month.
KAMPALA,Uganda | Kiiza who appeared before Justice Micheal Elubu today Tuesday 24th march 2025 for his bail hearing showed his sureties Sylivia Tumwebaze his wife,…
  • March 25th, 2025
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Ssemakadde petitions the High Court to nullify the lower court ruling on the international arrest warrant.
Ssemakadde petitions the High Court to nullify the lower court ruling on the international arrest warrant.
KAMPALA, Uganda| the move is a politically motivated private prosecution, urging that Buganda Road Court was grossly out of order in issuing the warrant against…
  • March 25th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court Postpones Mubaje Re-election petition.
Court Postpones Mubaje Re-election petition.
KAMPALA,Uganda | Civil Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma ruled that the petitioners had not effectively served the respondents and ordered that the service be completed by…
  • March 25th, 2025
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Judiciary launches new Video Conferencing sets to enhance justice delivery.
Judiciary launches new Video Conferencing sets to enhance justice delivery.
KAMPALA,Uganda | the initiative funded by the World Bank, |the Comprehensive and Enterprise Development (CEDP) and will be connecting various High court circuits such as…
  • March 24th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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High court issues production warrant for jailed Eron Kizza
High court issues production warrant for jailed Eron Kizza
KAMPALA,Uganda|According to an order issued by the Assistant Registrar Criminal Division of the High Court Godfrey Ngobi Ssalaamu directed prison authorities in Nakasongola ,Kitalya and…
  • March 22nd, 2025
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Minister MAO pledges to mediate the strained relationship between the ULS president and the Attorney general.
Minister MAO pledges to mediate the strained relationship between the ULS president and the Attorney general.
KAMPALA,Uganda | '' Once you see going on plane these days, I will be going to meet the ULS president Isaac Ssemakadde who is leading…
  • March 22nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Justice Minister condemns military involvement in Kawempe North by election.
Justice Minister condemns military involvement in Kawempe North by election.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Mao made the remarks while speaking at the Uganda Law Society weekly press conference where he described the events as ''drastic reversal of…
  • March 22nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Cattle thief remanded in Nakasongola.
Cattle thief remanded in Nakasongola.
KAMPALA, Uganda |Masembe denied the case and during the cross-examination ,he challenged Ndayiro to tell the court how he was dressed on the day he…
  • March 21st, 2025
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Judiciary to create two New High Court circuits in West Nile
Judiciary to create two New High Court circuits in West Nile
High court in Moyo will serve the districts of Moyo, Yumbe, Obongi and Adjumani while another in Nebbi will serve Zombo, Nebbi and Madi Okollo.…
  • March 21st, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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