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LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo Sentenced to 40 Years for War Crimes
LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo Sentenced to 40 Years for War Crimes
Thomas Kwoyelo, once a powerful commander in the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), stood in silence as the judge read out his fate: 40 years in…
  • October 25th, 2024
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The Legal Fight to Topple Trump’s Allies
The Legal Fight to Topple Trump’s Allies
USA, Politics | As the 2024 election looms, former President Donald Trump isn’t just fighting for a second term—he’s also watching his closest allies battle…
  • October 25th, 2024
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Love, Money, and Deception: How a Social Media Romance Ended in Court
Love, Money, and Deception: How a Social Media Romance Ended in Court
KAMPALA, Court | Peter Ziruntusa, a Ugandan immigration lawyer based in the UK, met Meribel Resty Mbabazi on Facebook in 2015. What began as a…
  • October 25th, 2024
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How Debt Landed a former Minister in Jail
How Debt Landed a former Minister in Jail
KAMPALA, Business | It started like many business transactions do—two parties, a handshake, and an agreement. But for Isaac Musumba, once a respected State Minister…
  • October 24th, 2024
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How Acts of State Violence Drain the Taxpayer
How Acts of State Violence Drain the Taxpayer
Fifty million shillings! That’s the price tag the Ugandan government must pay for torturing Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, an outspoken critic. But while this compensation may sound…
  • October 24th, 2024
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Guardian Cannot Sell Mother Manjeri Children’s Shares
Guardian Cannot Sell Mother Manjeri Children’s Shares
KAMPALA, Business | A recent decision by the registrar of companies has emphasized the role of legal guardians managing shares on behalf of minors. The…
  • October 22nd, 2024
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How David Balondemu’s Quest for freedom Plunged Him Deeper into Trouble
How David Balondemu’s Quest for freedom Plunged Him Deeper into Trouble
KAMPALA, Crime | In what has become a striking example of how legal strategies can backfire, David Balondemu, Chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board,…
  • October 22nd, 2024
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Shield your business from unpaid debts with legal strategies that ensure you get paid, every time
Shield your business from unpaid debts with legal strategies that ensure you get paid, every time
BUSINESS | I remember the face of a small business owner who came to my office one afternoon. She owned a modest hardware store on…
  • October 18th, 2024
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What the Impeachment of Deputy President Gachagua Means for Kenya’s Rule of Law
What the Impeachment of Deputy President Gachagua Means for Kenya’s Rule of Law
In a crunch moment for Kenyan politics, Rigathi Gachagua was impeached as Deputy President on October 8, 2024. This is the first time in the…
  • October 18th, 2024
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The Case Against KCCA’s Jailed Top Officials
The Case Against KCCA’s Jailed Top Officials
KAMPALA, Uganda | Dorothy Kisaka, the former Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), her deputy David Luyimbazi, and Dr. Daniel Okello, the…
  • October 18th, 2024
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Bold Stand or Legal Overreach? Inside the Attorney General’s Ouster from the Uganda Law Society
Bold Stand or Legal Overreach? Inside the Attorney General’s Ouster from the Uganda Law Society
OPINION | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has been thrust into controversy following President Isaac Ssemakadde’s decision to expel the Attorney General and Solicitor General…
  • October 17th, 2024
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How the New URSB Reforms Benefit Uganda’s MSMEs
How the New URSB Reforms Benefit Uganda’s MSMEs
OPINION | The government of Uganda, through the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), has recently made significant changes to business registration fees and requirements. These…
  • October 10th, 2024
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Katanga Murder Trial: A Cocktail of Bar-side Statements, Language Mysteries, and Legal Tangos
Katanga Murder Trial: A Cocktail of Bar-side Statements, Language Mysteries, and Legal Tangos
HUMOR | The courtroom drama over the murder of businessman Henry Katanga has become the talk of Kampala's legal circles. This highly publicized trial, complete…
  • October 10th, 2024
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UK YouTube Star Yung Filly Charged with Rape and Assault in Australia
UK YouTube Star Yung Filly Charged with Rape and Assault in Australia
PERTH, Australia | Andres Felipe Valencia, widely known as Yung Filly, a popular YouTuber and social media personality, is facing serious charges in Australia after…
  • October 10th, 2024
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Understanding the Impact of Increased Fees for Changing National ID Details
Understanding the Impact of Increased Fees for Changing National ID Details
OPINION | Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) increasing the fees for changing details on our…
  • May 10th, 2024
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Court Dismisses Petition challenging Venereal Diseases Act
Court Dismisses Petition challenging Venereal Diseases Act
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 | The Constitutional Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition challenging the legality of the Venereal Diseases Act, citing the law’s…
  • May 10th, 2024
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Protecting your privacy during the census
Protecting your privacy during the census
LAWLITE. DATA PRIVACY | In Uganda, just like in many other countries, the government periodically conducts a census. It’s like taking a big snapshot of…
  • May 9th, 2024
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Investment Club or SACCO: Finding the right fit
Investment Club or SACCO: Finding the right fit
OPINION, Finance | Exploring alternative investment avenues beyond traditional financial institutions has gained significant traction among individuals seeking to boost their wealth. Recently, a close…
  • April 10th, 2024
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WhatsApp Contracts: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Legal Agreements
WhatsApp Contracts: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Legal Agreements
OPINION | In an era where technology intertwines seamlessly with our daily lives, the legal landscape is compelled to evolve. Gone are the days when…
  • March 18th, 2024
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The Heart of Justice: Is the law compassionate?
The Heart of Justice: Is the law compassionate?
OPINION | In the dimly lit courtroom, Molly Katanga sat in a wheelchair, her head heavily bandaged, and her hands confined in medical splints. The…
  • February 3rd, 2024
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