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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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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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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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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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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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IG cancels appointment of Bugweri officer over forged academic documents
IG cancels appointment of Bugweri officer over forged academic documents
KAMPALA, Uganda| However, Mr. Womakuyu claimed to have previously worked with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the National Environment Management Authority; however, both organizations…
  • 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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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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Eron Kiiza granted bail
Eron Kiiza granted bail
KAMPALA, Uganda Kiiza has also been ordered to deposit his passport with the court registrar and only seek permission from the court should he want…
  • April 4th, 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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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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MPs question ODDP’s office over case backlog
MPs question ODDP’s office over case backlog
KAMPALA, Uganda | She further revealed that the ODPP lacks presence in 33 districts across the country and requires at least 10 billion shillings to…
  • April 2nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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Court summons MP AKamba over corruption
Court summons MP AKamba over corruption
KAMPALA , Uganda | The judge told the two parties that he was instructed to give them June 6, 2025, as the next date for…
  • March 31st, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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