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Lawyer Ssemugenyi petitions constitutional court, challenging UPDF amendment Act
Lawyer Ssemugenyi petitions constitutional court, challenging UPDF amendment Act
KAMPALA, Uganda: ''It was passed in a context where constituency representation in parliament is deeply imbalanced, and a gerrymandered electoral system has produced a two-thirds…
  • June 23rd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court of Appeal upholds 14-year jail term for Mowzey Radio killer
Court of Appeal upholds 14-year jail term for Mowzey Radio killer
KAMPALA,Uganda | In a three-justice ruling, Christopher Gashirabake, Dr Asa Mugenyi, and John Mike Musisi upheld Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo's sentence for Wamala from…
  • June 23rd, 2025
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Court gives gov’t 5 days to explain failed policy to provide meals to children in UPE & USE schools.
Court gives gov’t 5 days to explain failed policy to provide meals to children in UPE & USE schools.
KAMPALA, Uganda | A panel of judges, led by the Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, allowed the government to file its responses within five days.…
  • June 21st, 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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Security guard shoots three people at Ultimate Security Offices in Mbuya.
Security guard shoots three people at Ultimate Security Offices in Mbuya.
KAMPALA, Uganda | According to Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, the incident occurred at approximately 9:00 AM when Mwaawa Richard…
  • June 18th, 2025
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Court of Appeal kicks off Case Settlement Fortnight. 
Court of Appeal kicks off Case Settlement Fortnight. 
KAMPALA, Uganda According to Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Nzeija, the initiative's goal is to expedite mediation as a means of resolving disputes outside of formal…
  • June 17th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Pub murder of Iganga man provokes outrage.
Pub murder of Iganga man provokes outrage.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Police spokesperson Michael Kafayo of Busoga East confirms the incident and says detectives have been sent to re-inspect the crime scene. According to Kafayo,…
  • June 17th, 2025
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Judiciary cautions cultural and religious leaders on alternative justice systems.
Judiciary cautions cultural and religious leaders on alternative justice systems.
KAMPALA, Uganda| According to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, colonialists destroyed and demonised traditional justice systems, forcing a complicated, foreign system that many people still cannot…
  • June 15th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Renowned lawyer Tumwebaze Remanded for defrauding American investor of US$550,000
Renowned lawyer Tumwebaze Remanded for defrauding American investor of US$550,000
KAMPALA, Uganda | According to a statement from the State House Anti-Corruption Coalition, Twebaze and other individuals allegedly stole USD 553,500 from Talib Antonio McDowell,…
  • June 11th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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High Court rules that struck-off company lacks authority to sue.
High Court rules that struck-off company lacks authority to sue.
KAMPALA, Uganda | AKT Project Management was one of the companies struck from the company register for not filing yearly returns for five years, according…
  • June 5th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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High court Kabale sets judgement date for child disappearance Case
High court Kabale sets judgement date for child disappearance Case
KAMPALA, Uganda | In Civil Suit No. 36 of 2022, Ruzindantaro alleges that the school’s head teacher, Sister Margaret Tusiime, collaborated with Kirande to unlawfully…
  • June 5th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Man accused of forging first lady’s signature further remanded
Man accused of forging first lady’s signature further remanded
KAMPALA, Uganda| Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi ruled that the sureties presented were unsuitable, citing their advanced age, which goes against recommended bail guidelines. Kayizzi also…
  • June 5th, 2025
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Constitutional Court dismisses petition challenging appointment of NRM Secretary General by party chairman
Constitutional Court dismisses petition challenging appointment of NRM Secretary General by party chairman
 KAMPALA, Uganda | A petition contesting the power of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to name the party’s secretary general,…
  • June 4th, 2025
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ICC confirms Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony’s case hearing in absentia.
ICC confirms Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony’s case hearing in absentia.
KAMPALA,Uganda | Judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin ruled that the ICC Rome Statute allows for the confirmation of charges hearing to proceed without requiring a suspect’s prior…
  • June 4th, 2025
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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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Court allows customer file appeal against Post Bank Uganda, for unauthorised ATM withdrawals
Court allows customer file appeal against Post Bank Uganda, for unauthorised ATM withdrawals
KAMPALA, Uganda | A customer has been granted permission to appeal against Post Bank Uganda for making unauthorised ATM withdrawals at the Kampala High Court’s…
  • June 2nd, 2025
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Court allows Armour Trading claim $264,000 debt burden.
Court allows Armour Trading claim $264,000 debt burden.
KAMPALA, Uganda| According to Africa Global Logistics Limited, delivered goods were worth USD 279,134; Armour Trading only paid $15,000, leaving an unpaid balance of $264,134…
  • June 2nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Mubajje sacks Magumba as Bugweri District Khadi over fake academic papers
Mubajje sacks Magumba as Bugweri District Khadi over fake academic papers
KAMPALA, Uganda | This act constitutes a serious violation of the UMSC Constitution, particularly Article 19(3)(b), which outlines the required qualifications for the position of…
  • May 31st, 2025
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70 Northern Uganda judicial officers acquire knowledge on Alternative Justice Mechanism
70 Northern Uganda judicial officers acquire knowledge on Alternative Justice Mechanism
KAMPALA, Uganda| The one-week training is organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in collaboration with the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Registry to promote the…
  • May 29th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Nalukoola appeals Justice Namanya’s decision nullifying election victory
Nalukoola appeals Justice Namanya’s decision nullifying election victory
KAMPALA, Uganda | Through his lawyers, PACE Advocates, “Take notice that the Appellant, Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola, is dissatisfied with the judgement of HON. JUSTICE BERNARD…
  • May 27th, 2025
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UPDF deserter pleads guilty for killing Joan Kagezi, jailed for 35 years
UPDF deserter pleads guilty for killing Joan Kagezi, jailed for 35 years
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justices Micheal Elubu, Stephen Mubiru, Dr Winfred Nabisinde and Celia Nagawa confirmed a 35-year imprisonment. a 35-year imprisonment term as agreed upon in…
  • May 21st, 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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