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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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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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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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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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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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Surety sentenced to six months for failure to produce suspect in court.
Surety sentenced to six months for failure to produce suspect in court.
KAMPALA, Uganda Muyomba was jailed after acknowledging that he is unable to pay the 250 shillings recognisance he committed himself to pay if one of…
  • 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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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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Luwero Muslim head rejects impeachment hearing.
Luwero Muslim head rejects impeachment hearing.
KAMPALA, Uganda|Ndawula argued that Article 11 of the UMSC Constitution, under which the mpeachment hearings were initiated, applies only to the mufti, secretary general, and…
  • April 2nd, 2025
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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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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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Court summons MP AKamba over corruption
Court summons MP AKamba over corruption
KAMPALA , Uganda | The judge told the two parties that he was instructed to give them June 6, 2025, as the next date for…
  • March 31st, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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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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Court issues criminal summons to former minister.
Court issues criminal summons to former minister.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga on Friday issued a summons to Nandutu after a request by state Attorney David Bisamunyu. He told the court…
  • March 28th, 2025
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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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