International Law

Ssenyonyi Petitions IGG Over Shs100 Million Pay to MPs
Ssenyonyi Petitions IGG Over Shs100 Million Pay to MPs
KAMPALA, Uganda| Ssenyonyi asked the IGG to establish whether proper approvals were obtained and whether the payments complied with Uganda’s financial laws. He also called…
  • April 29th, 2025
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Top law firm, Stanbic Bank involved in the $840,000 fake gold scandal.
Top law firm, Stanbic Bank involved in the $840,000 fake gold scandal.
KAMPALA, Uganda Maxim Advocates was founded by Sheila Namahe Wagidoso, daughter of former Ambassador to China Charles Madibo Wagidoso. Authorities allege that the firm played…
  • April 28th, 2025
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Court of Appeal quashes lower court ruling after awarding 1B in damages to employee of Standard Chartered bank
Court of Appeal quashes lower court ruling after awarding 1B in damages to employee of Standard Chartered bank
KAMPALA, Uganda: We have looked at the judgement of the lower court and find that the lower court did not interrogate whether the respondent was…
  • April 25th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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ULS Eastern Bar to hold prisoner engagement at Maluku government prison.
ULS Eastern Bar to hold prisoner engagement at Maluku government prison.
KAMPALA, Uganda: '' Maluku Government Prisons currently host over 1,500 inmates; over 900 of those are capital offenders awaiting trial. That wait for many inmates…
  • April 23rd, 2025
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DPP withdraws trafficking charges against SP Arinaitwe
DPP withdraws trafficking charges against SP Arinaitwe
KAMPALA, Uganda| The International Crimes Division of the High Court, Justice Alice Komuhangi, withdrew the charges against Arinaitwe yesterday, Tuesday, after the DPP, represented by…
  • April 23rd, 2025
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Enock Kizito resigns as ULS head of protocol over security concerns
Enock Kizito resigns as ULS head of protocol over security concerns
KAMPALA, Uganda| “For years, I dedicated myself to the mission and work of the Uganda Law Society, serving diligently under the leadership of President Isaac…
  • April 22nd, 2025
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High Court orders JPMAB Limited pay 100m damages and compensation
High Court orders JPMAB Limited pay 100m damages and compensation
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Lawrence Tweyanze found the JPMAB Limited driver was negligent based on unchallenged evidence, police reports, and the sketch plan, and held JPMAB…
  • April 19th, 2025
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Nine law firms to defend Nalukoola’s election victory.
Nine law firms to defend Nalukoola’s election victory.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The law firms presented include Nalukoola Advocates and Solicitors, PACE Advocates, Kaganzi& Company Advocates, Alaka & Company Advocates, Ahamark Advocates, GEM Advocates, Nyanzi…
  • April 18th, 2025
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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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High Court judges grace MUK’s 12th moot court day.
High Court judges grace MUK’s 12th moot court day.
KAMPALA, Uganda Justice Okuo Kajuga , Charles Kasibayo, and Andrew Khauka were among the judges that were present. Kajuga of the Anti-Corruption Court chaired the…
  • April 17th, 2025
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UK Supreme court defends biological definition of a woman
UK Supreme court defends biological definition of a woman
KAMPALA,Uganda|Court held that women's sex remains in law their biological sex. The appeal further addressed the position of the small minority of trans people who…
  • April 17th, 2025
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Gov’t extends application of transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to UK
Gov’t extends application of transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to UK
KAMPALA, Uganda The Transfer of Convicted Offenders (Application of Act to the United Kingdom) Instrument Statutory No. 37 of 2025 allows mutual transfer of convicted…
  • April 16th, 2025
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The High Court orders Stanbic Bank to refund UGX 340 million to the customer for unsecure banking systems.
The High Court orders Stanbic Bank to refund UGX 340 million to the customer for unsecure banking systems.
KAMPALA, Uganda The plaintiff sought a declaration that the defendant acted negligently and in breach of its statutory and contractual obligations in wrongfully debiting the…
  • April 16th, 2025
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Three people convicted for trespassing on Kampala green belts.
Three people convicted for trespassing on Kampala green belts.
KAMPALA, Uganda Kutosi told the magistrate that since the onset of KCCA's smart city initiative, more than 40 individuals have been prosecuted for similar offenses,…
  • April 16th, 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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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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ULS condemns Justice Kania’s ruling on Besigye’s bail case.
ULS condemns Justice Kania’s ruling on Besigye’s bail case.
KAMPALA, Uganda Justice Kania, during the ruling, acknowledged that the applicants met the legal criteria for bail but declined to grant it, citing the gravity…
  • April 15th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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Police investigates aggravated robbery in Kajjansi.
Police investigates aggravated robbery in Kajjansi.
Owoyesigire added that a joint effort by boda boda riders, locals and police led to the pursuit and neutralisation of one of the suspects and…
  • April 12th, 2025
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NRM Flagbearer Nambi Petitions court over Kawempe North by election results
NRM Flagbearer Nambi Petitions court over Kawempe North by election results
KAMPALA, Uganda | '' On election day, between 11 am and 12 pm, under a jackfruit tree next to a shrine at Ouma's place near…
  • April 12th, 2025
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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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