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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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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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Court issues criminal summons to former minister.
Court issues criminal summons to former minister.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga on Friday issued a summons to Nandutu after a request by state Attorney David Bisamunyu. He told the court…
  • March 28th, 2025
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Bushenyi High Court convenes Regional committee meeting to strengthen Justice delivery.
Bushenyi High Court convenes Regional committee meeting to strengthen Justice delivery.
KAMPALA,Uganda|The High Court in Bushenyi has convened a regional Coordination Committee meeting aimed at strengthening justice delivery in the region. The meeting was chaired by…
  • March 26th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Ssemakadde petitions the High Court to nullify the lower court ruling on the international arrest warrant.
Ssemakadde petitions the High Court to nullify the lower court ruling on the international arrest warrant.
KAMPALA, Uganda| the move is a politically motivated private prosecution, urging that Buganda Road Court was grossly out of order in issuing the warrant against…
  • March 25th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court Postpones Mubaje Re-election petition.
Court Postpones Mubaje Re-election petition.
KAMPALA,Uganda | Civil Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma ruled that the petitioners had not effectively served the respondents and ordered that the service be completed by…
  • March 25th, 2025
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High court issues production warrant for jailed Eron Kizza
High court issues production warrant for jailed Eron Kizza
KAMPALA,Uganda|According to an order issued by the Assistant Registrar Criminal Division of the High Court Godfrey Ngobi Ssalaamu directed prison authorities in Nakasongola ,Kitalya and…
  • March 22nd, 2025
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Minister MAO pledges to mediate the strained relationship between the ULS president and the Attorney general.
Minister MAO pledges to mediate the strained relationship between the ULS president and the Attorney general.
KAMPALA,Uganda | '' Once you see going on plane these days, I will be going to meet the ULS president Isaac Ssemakadde who is leading…
  • March 22nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Justice Minister condemns military involvement in Kawempe North by election.
Justice Minister condemns military involvement in Kawempe North by election.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Mao made the remarks while speaking at the Uganda Law Society weekly press conference where he described the events as ''drastic reversal of…
  • March 22nd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Jailed lawyer Eron Kizza’s bail application opposed by DPP
Jailed lawyer Eron Kizza’s bail application opposed by DPP
KAMPALA, Uganda | According to Kyomuhendo ,Kizza has not shown any exceptional circumstances warranting bail and also argued that the sureties presented by Kizza are…
  • March 20th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Sodomy Convict sentenced to 33 years in Prison
Sodomy Convict sentenced to 33 years in Prison
KAMPALA, Uganda | Having read the sentencing order we are of the view that although the trial judge appeared to have appreciated the requirement to…
  • March 20th, 2025
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Court orders Interpol to arrest ULS President Ssemakadde
Court orders Interpol to arrest ULS President Ssemakadde
KAMPALA, Uganda | Buganda Road Court has ordered the Criminal Police Organization ( Interpol) to arrest Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde from which ever…
  • March 20th, 2025
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Eron Kiiza Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison for Contempt of Court
Eron Kiiza Sentenced to Nine Months in Prison for Contempt of Court
KAMPALA, Uganda | The General Court Martial has sentenced lawyer Eron Kiiza to nine months in Kitalya Government Prison after finding him guilty of contempt…
  • January 7th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested at General Court Martial
Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested at General Court Martial
KAMPALA, Uganda | In an unexpected development at the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala, prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza was arrested during proceedings…
  • January 7th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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Martha Karua’s Fight to Practice in Uganda Escalates to Regional Court
Martha Karua’s Fight to Practice in Uganda Escalates to Regional Court
ARUSHA, Uganda | Kenyan lawyer and former Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua’s attempt to practice law in Uganda has escalated to the East African Court…
  • December 24th, 2024
  • Tom Okiror
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Burora Fails to Appear in Court Over Hate Speech Charges
Burora Fails to Appear in Court Over Hate Speech Charges
KAMPALA, Uganda | Herbert Burora Anderson, the former Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC), has been summoned by the Chief Magistrate of Buganda Road Court to…
  • December 3rd, 2024
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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Kenya’s Iron Lady Martha Karua to Lead Besigye’s Legal Team
Kenya’s Iron Lady Martha Karua to Lead Besigye’s Legal Team
KAMPALA, Uganda | Kenya's former Justice Minister, Martha Karua, has been appointed to lead a 50-member legal team representing Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye…
  • November 25th, 2024
  • Grace Busingye
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Preventive Arrest is Constitutional: Court Upholds Controversial Police Powers
Preventive Arrest is Constitutional: Court Upholds Controversial Police Powers
KAMPALA, Uganda | The Constitutional Court of Uganda has upheld the legality of police powers to carry out preventive arrests, dismissing a petition that questioned…
  • November 22nd, 2024
  • Grace Busingye
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Constitutional Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Parliament’s COVID-19 Cash Bonanza
Constitutional Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Parliament’s COVID-19 Cash Bonanza
KAMPALA, Uganda | The Constitutional Court of Uganda has dismissed a petition challenging Parliament’s allocation of UGX 10 billion to Members of Parliament during the…
  • November 22nd, 2024
  • Tom Okiror
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The Case Against Besigye: Firearms, Secret Meetings, and Military Targets
The Case Against Besigye: Firearms, Secret Meetings, and Military Targets
KAMPALA, Uganda | Dr. Kizza Besigye, a veteran Ugandan opposition leader, appeared before the General Court Martial in Kampala on November 20, 2024, facing charges…
  • November 20th, 2024
  • Grace Busingye
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NRM Leadership Sued Over Delayed Elections
NRM Leadership Sued Over Delayed Elections
KAMPALA, Uganda | The National Resistance Movement (NRM), Uganda’s ruling party, is facing a series of legal challenges over its alleged failure to conduct internal…
  • November 19th, 2024
  • Grace Busingye
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Journalists Awarded UGX 150 Million After Brutal Army Assault
Journalists Awarded UGX 150 Million After Brutal Army Assault
KAMPALA, Uganda | The High Court of Uganda has found the government liable for the brutal assault of two journalists by military officers, awarding them…
  • November 14th, 2024
  • Grace Busingye
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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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