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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Court Orders Sale of Emerald Hotel
Court Orders Sale of Emerald Hotel
KAMPALA, Uganda The loans, secured by mortgages, debentures, and third-party property, had gone unpaid, prompting the bank to appoint a receiver and enter a management…
  • March 29th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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Court in Iganga dismisses land appeal due to insufficient evidence.
Court in Iganga dismisses land appeal due to insufficient evidence.
IGANGA, Uganda | Kayiya Musimamia resident of Namutumba district invoked court on a decision made by the chief magistrate’s court of Iganga where he sought…
  • March 26th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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