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Court charges Mp Ssewanyana with terrorism
Court charges Mp Ssewanyana with terrorism
KAMPALA, Uganda | Prosecution, led by Chief State Attorney Birivumbuka, represents the Office of the DPP and alleges that between January and August 2021in Kampala,…
  • May 13th, 2025
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Police investigate murder of Lira RCC along Iganga-Bugiri Highway.
Police investigate murder of Lira RCC along Iganga-Bugiri Highway.
KAMPALA, Uganda| According to police reports, the unknown assailants intercepted Mwase on his way from Bugweri District, where he had attended a public function on…
  • May 12th, 2025
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Archbishop Raphael p’ Mony Wokorach commissions church built by Chief Justice in Agago
Archbishop Raphael p’ Mony Wokorach commissions church built by Chief Justice in Agago
KAMPALA, Uganda| The church was constructed by the Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo. The construction of St Matthew’s Chapel began in 2024. It was built in…
  • May 12th, 2025
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Court of Appeal reinstates Gachagua as Deputy president of Kenya
Court of Appeal reinstates Gachagua as Deputy president of Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya| The court held that DCJ Mwiru lacked the power under Article 165(4) of the Constitution to assign Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and…
  • May 12th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court adjourns Burora hate speech case
Court adjourns Burora hate speech case
KAMPALA, Uganda| The court presided over by Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi adjourned the case to the 16th of June 2025 because no prosecutor was in…
  • May 8th, 2025
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Not the end of the road for Butera, as he takes on the head of the annexed mediation in the judiciary.
Not the end of the road for Butera, as he takes on the head of the annexed mediation in the judiciary.
KAMPALA, Uganda| As a retired senior judge and a great team leader with a wide range of judicial experience, he has now taken on the…
  • May 1st, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Victims of the former lord’s resistance army commander to register for compensation .
Victims of the former lord’s resistance army commander to register for compensation .
KAMPALA, Uganda| The registration, which will start in two weeks, is the first phase of the pilot registration; depending on the challenges and opportunities, the…
  • April 8th, 2025
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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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Court remands two police officers over assault.
Court remands two police officers over assault.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The prosecution alleges that Katungi and others still at large on January 16, 2025, at Kitende village in Kajjansi town council assaulted Nabukalu,…
  • April 7th, 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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