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Jailed lawyer Eron Kizza’s bail application opposed by DPP
Jailed lawyer Eron Kizza’s bail application opposed by DPP
KAMPALA, Uganda | According to Kyomuhendo ,Kizza has not shown any exceptional circumstances warranting bail and also argued that the sureties presented by Kizza are…
  • March 20th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Sodomy Convict sentenced to 33 years in Prison
Sodomy Convict sentenced to 33 years in Prison
KAMPALA, Uganda | Having read the sentencing order we are of the view that although the trial judge appeared to have appreciated the requirement to…
  • March 20th, 2025
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Court orders Interpol to arrest ULS President Ssemakadde
Court orders Interpol to arrest ULS President Ssemakadde
KAMPALA, Uganda | Buganda Road Court has ordered the Criminal Police Organization ( Interpol) to arrest Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde from which ever…
  • March 20th, 2025
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Zimbabwe Abolishes the Death Penalty After 20 Years
Zimbabwe Abolishes the Death Penalty After 20 Years
HARARE, Zimbabwe | Government in Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, a significant move in the country’s legal and human rights history. The new…
  • January 1st, 2025
  • Grace Busingye
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Law Society of Kenya Pushes for Fresh Vetting of Judicial officers
Law Society of Kenya Pushes for Fresh Vetting of Judicial officers
NAIROBI, Kenya | The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has formally called for a fresh vetting of judges and magistrates to tackle ongoing allegations of…
  • December 24th, 2024
  • Grace Busingye
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Martha Karua’s Fight to Practice in Uganda Escalates to Regional Court
Martha Karua’s Fight to Practice in Uganda Escalates to Regional Court
ARUSHA, Uganda | Kenyan lawyer and former Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua’s attempt to practice law in Uganda has escalated to the East African Court…
  • December 24th, 2024
  • Tom Okiror
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Kenyan Lawyer Martha Karua Yet to Receive Practicing Certificate to Represent Besigye
Kenyan Lawyer Martha Karua Yet to Receive Practicing Certificate to Represent Besigye
KAMPALA, Uganda | Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua is yet to receive her Temporary Practicing Certificate from the Uganda Law Council, preventing her from officially representing…
  • December 2nd, 2024
  • Grace Busingye
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Kenya Admits 800 New Advocates to Practice Law
Kenya Admits 800 New Advocates to Practice Law
NAIROBI, Kenya | In a ceremony held at the Supreme Court on Friday, Chief Justice Martha Koome admitted over 800 lawyers to the Roll of…
  • November 29th, 2024
  • Tom Okiror
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Kenya’s Iron Lady Martha Karua to Lead Besigye’s Legal Team
Kenya’s Iron Lady Martha Karua to Lead Besigye’s Legal Team
KAMPALA, Uganda | Kenya's former Justice Minister, Martha Karua, has been appointed to lead a 50-member legal team representing Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye…
  • November 25th, 2024
  • Grace Busingye
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EACJ Partners with AfricanLII to Digitize and Share Rulings
EACJ Partners with AfricanLII to Digitize and Share Rulings
ARUSHA, Tanzania | The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has embarked on a transformative journey to digitize and disseminate its jurisprudence, aiming to make…
  • November 19th, 2024
  • Monica Mutanguha
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African Court Dismisses Ogiek’s Bid to Stop Evictions
African Court Dismisses Ogiek’s Bid to Stop Evictions
ARUSHA, Tanzania | The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has thrown out an application by an indigenous community in Kenya seeking to halt…
  • November 17th, 2024
  • Monica Mutanguha
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How Africa is Combating Climate Change
How Africa is Combating Climate Change
OPINION | Africa stands on the frontline of climate change impacts, bearing the brunt of a crisis it has contributed little to. The continent, responsible…
  • November 2nd, 2024
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Ugandan Lawyer Takes on DRC at the East African Court of Justice
Ugandan Lawyer Takes on DRC at the East African Court of Justice
ARUSHA, Tanzania | Ugandan lawyer Steven Kalali has brought a case against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before the East African Court of Justice,…
  • October 31st, 2024
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LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo Sentenced to 40 Years for War Crimes
LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo Sentenced to 40 Years for War Crimes
Thomas Kwoyelo, once a powerful commander in the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), stood in silence as the judge read out his fate: 40 years in…
  • October 25th, 2024
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What the Impeachment of Deputy President Gachagua Means for Kenya’s Rule of Law
What the Impeachment of Deputy President Gachagua Means for Kenya’s Rule of Law
In a crunch moment for Kenyan politics, Rigathi Gachagua was impeached as Deputy President on October 8, 2024. This is the first time in the…
  • October 18th, 2024
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Understanding the Impact of Increased Fees for Changing National ID Details
Understanding the Impact of Increased Fees for Changing National ID Details
OPINION | Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) increasing the fees for changing details on our…
  • May 10th, 2024
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Court Dismisses Petition challenging Venereal Diseases Act
Court Dismisses Petition challenging Venereal Diseases Act
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 | The Constitutional Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition challenging the legality of the Venereal Diseases Act, citing the law’s…
  • May 10th, 2024
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Protecting your privacy during the census
Protecting your privacy during the census
LAWLITE. DATA PRIVACY | In Uganda, just like in many other countries, the government periodically conducts a census. It’s like taking a big snapshot of…
  • May 9th, 2024
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Investment Club or SACCO: Finding the right fit
Investment Club or SACCO: Finding the right fit
OPINION, Finance | Exploring alternative investment avenues beyond traditional financial institutions has gained significant traction among individuals seeking to boost their wealth. Recently, a close…
  • April 10th, 2024
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