Human Rights

Court rejects Jamilu Mukulu’s release application on human rights violations.
Court rejects Jamilu Mukulu’s release application on human rights violations.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The judges also acknowledged that Mukulu and his co-accused were unlawfully detained for a year at the now-closed Nalufenya facility, held for longer…
  • June 24th, 2025
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FIDA petitions court quash discriminatory pregnancy laws
FIDA petitions court quash discriminatory pregnancy laws
KAMPALA, Uganda| Susan Baluku, strategic litigation's legal advisor, claims that several Ugandan health training institutions have been applying the rule in a way that unfairly…
  • June 20th, 2025
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Court sets date for Besigye’s lawyer Eron Kiiza passport case hearing
Court sets date for Besigye’s lawyer Eron Kiiza passport case hearing
KAMPALA, Uganda The registrar added, "The applicant received personal liberty (bail) on April 4, 2025, when His Lordship, Mr Justice Elubu, granted him bail on…
  • June 18th, 2025
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Zeija commissions the Rukungiri High Court building.
Zeija commissions the Rukungiri High Court building.
KAMPALA, Uganda | Zeija also reiterated the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary, citing plans to construct a Regional Court of Appeal in Mbarara…
  • June 9th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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28 year jail for Boda boda rider who raped customer
28 year jail for Boda boda rider who raped customer
KAMPALA, Uganda: We have considered the fact that the maximum sentence for the offence of rape is death. Further, that the sentencing range specified in…
  • June 3rd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Lawyers petition DPP over criminal cases against Eddie Mutwe and 17 other prisoners
Lawyers petition DPP over criminal cases against Eddie Mutwe and 17 other prisoners
KAMPALA, Uganda | Musisi further noted ''that all charges against their clients are politically motivated and the institution of the same is against the mandate…
  • May 14th, 2025
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Nalukoola’s legal teams ask court dismiss claims of bribing witnesses made by Nambi in the election petition.
Nalukoola’s legal teams ask court dismiss claims of bribing witnesses made by Nambi in the election petition.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Luganda further added that Nambi wants to condemn them without hearing their side of the story, adding that all affidavits are recanting and…
  • May 5th, 2025
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CEHURD petitions court over Kitezi mishap.
CEHURD petitions court over Kitezi mishap.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The petition filed against the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) declares that KCCA’s failure to establish…
  • May 3rd, 2025
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Ugandan top Judge sentenced to 4 years in jail in UK
Ugandan top Judge sentenced to 4 years in jail in UK
KAMPALA, Uganda: '' And also engaged in dishonest conspiracy with Mugerwa to obtain a UK visa on a false basis but also brought the victim…
  • May 2nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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