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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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ULS petitions the EACJ over the government’s defiance of the Supreme Court ruling on the trial of civilians in military court.
ULS petitions the EACJ over the government’s defiance of the Supreme Court ruling on the trial of civilians in military court.
KAMPALA, Uganda| The respondents' defiance through international delay by the military, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), and the Uganda Prisons Services to take meaningful…
  • April 7th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Police officer murdered by mob in Ibanda.
Police officer murdered by mob in Ibanda.
IBANDA, Uganda| Police further revealed that Chemonges fired warning shots to protect himself, but the mob overwhelmed him and killed him. Police further recovered an…
  • April 7th, 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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High Court stops Crane Management Services from recovering 8B from DFCU Bank.
High Court stops Crane Management Services from recovering 8B from DFCU Bank.
KAMPALA, Uganda | ''Having perused the judgement, the pleadings, and the proceedings leading to the judgement, I have formed the opinion that there is a…
  • April 4th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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ULS condemns court delays endangering President Ssemakadde
ULS condemns court delays endangering President Ssemakadde
KAMPALA, Uganda | '' The ULS previously called for a cordial engagement with the judiciary's top management (January 16 letter), and Hon. Nobert Mao, Minister…
  • April 3rd, 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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Lawmakers castigate the judiciary for high bail costs.
Lawmakers castigate the judiciary for high bail costs.
KAMPALA, Uganda | '' For the time being, that's the only available means that we have, but we shall benefit from members ideas. If you…
  • April 3rd, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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Katanga murder case: Defense lawyers challenge pistol evidence.
Katanga murder case: Defense lawyers challenge pistol evidence.
KAMPALA, Uganda| Defense lawyers also questioned Nasawali's methodology, labeling it outdated and banned; they also criticized him for not examining the mosquito net , which…
  • April 1st, 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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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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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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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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Law firms are urged to register with FIA to combat money laundering activities.
Law firms are urged to register with FIA to combat money laundering activities.
KAMPALA, Uganda This is a profession exploited by criminals because they are seeing gaps in terms of the supervision of the framework and believe that…
  • March 28th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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Court in Iganga dismisses land appeal due to insufficient evidence.
Court in Iganga dismisses land appeal due to insufficient evidence.
IGANGA, Uganda | Kayiya Musimamia resident of Namutumba district invoked court on a decision made by the chief magistrate’s court of Iganga where he sought…
  • March 26th, 2025
  • Bernadette Nakayenze
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Eron Kiiza’s bail hearing set for next month.
Eron Kiiza’s bail hearing set for next month.
KAMPALA,Uganda | Kiiza who appeared before Justice Micheal Elubu today Tuesday 24th march 2025 for his bail hearing showed his sureties Sylivia Tumwebaze his wife,…
  • March 25th, 2025
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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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Judiciary launches new Video Conferencing sets to enhance justice delivery.
Judiciary launches new Video Conferencing sets to enhance justice delivery.
KAMPALA,Uganda | the initiative funded by the World Bank, |the Comprehensive and Enterprise Development (CEDP) and will be connecting various High court circuits such as…
  • March 24th, 2025
  • Ezrah Kashumbusha
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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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