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High Court halts hearing of criminal case against ULS president Ssemakadde
High Court halts hearing of criminal case against ULS president Ssemakadde
KAMPALA, Uganda | The High Court granted the application and stayed the proceedings in Buganda Road Criminal Case No. 913 of 2024 pending determination of…
  • April 11th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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Opposition politician Dr Besigye denied bail
Opposition politician Dr Besigye denied bail
KAMPALA, Uganda However, according to Kania, the accused persons have proved all the grounds, including exceptional circumstances; investigations are still ongoing, and they are likely…
  • 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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DPP opposes Besigye’s bail application.
DPP opposes Besigye’s bail application.
KAMPALA, Uganda However, in their submissions, the prosecution also highlighted that the sureties failed to provide proof of financial capability, such as bank statements, to…
  • April 9th, 2025
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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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Dr Singiza sworn in as the new chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission.
Dr Singiza sworn in as the new chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission.
KAMPALA, Uganda | will be deputised by Lady Justice Rossette Kania Comfort in his speech expressed deep gratitude for his appointment and acknowledged the responsibility…
  • April 9th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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Victims of the former lord’s resistance army commander to register for compensation .
Victims of the former lord’s resistance army commander to register for compensation .
KAMPALA, Uganda| The registration, which will start in two weeks, is the first phase of the pilot registration; depending on the challenges and opportunities, the…
  • 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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High court acquits man accused of murder in Apac.
High court acquits man accused of murder in Apac.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Okello noted that the prosecution relied on hearsay evidence and failed to properly investigate the defence. He further pointed out that Adule…
  • April 8th, 2025
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ULS petitions the EACJ over the government’s defiance of the Supreme Court ruling on the trial of civilians in military court.
ULS petitions the EACJ over the government’s defiance of the Supreme Court ruling on the trial of civilians in military court.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The respondents' defiance through international delay by the military, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and the Uganda Prisons Services to take meaningful…
  • April 7th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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Court remands two police officers over assault.
Court remands two police officers over assault.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The prosecution alleges that Katungi and others still at large on January 16, 2025, at Kitende village in Kajjansi town council assaulted Nabukalu,…
  • April 7th, 2025
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Umeme entangled in 80 court cases – Rwakakooko
Umeme entangled in 80 court cases – Rwakakooko
KAMPALA, Uganda| This was disclosed by the Head of Legal Services at Umeme, Lawyer Allan Rwakakooko, speaking to media during the Uganda Law Society weekly…
  • April 5th, 2025
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Eron Kiiza granted bail
Eron Kiiza granted bail
KAMPALA, Uganda Kiiza has also been ordered to deposit his passport with the court registrar and only seek permission from the court should he want…
  • April 4th, 2025
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High Court stops Crane Management Services from recovering 8B from DFCU Bank.
High Court stops Crane Management Services from recovering 8B from DFCU Bank.
KAMPALA, Uganda | ''Having perused the judgement, the pleadings, and the proceedings leading to the judgement, I have formed the opinion that there is a…
  • April 4th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Young Photographers Deserve More Than a Tag and a Thank You
Young Photographers Deserve More Than a Tag and a Thank You
OPINION | There’s a growing army of young photographers transforming how we see the world. They tell powerful stories, shape visual culture, and give identity…
  • April 3rd, 2025
  • Blair Atwebembeire
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ULS condemns court delays endangering President Ssemakadde
ULS condemns court delays endangering President Ssemakadde
KAMPALA, Uganda | '' The ULS previously called for a cordial engagement with the judiciary's top management (January 16 letter), and Hon. Nobert Mao, Minister…
  • April 3rd, 2025
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Former Makerere ICT director brutalised inside university premises.
Former Makerere ICT director brutalised inside university premises.
KAMPALA, Uganda | Kitumba said the assailants searched for money in the house and stole his phones belonging to his family members, leaving them without…
  • April 3rd, 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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MPs question ODDP’s office over case backlog
MPs question ODDP’s office over case backlog
KAMPALA, Uganda | She further revealed that the ODPP lacks presence in 33 districts across the country and requires at least 10 billion shillings to…
  • April 2nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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