The hearing in the inciting violence case against veteran politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and activist Samuel Lubega Mukaaku has been postponed to February 11, 2025. This adjournment allows the prosecution to present its final witness. It follows the defense team’s cross-examination of Detective Sergeant Oryema Steven, the scene-of-crime officer, led […]
The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Buganda Road has rejected Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde’s application to halt a private prosecution against him. Ssemakadde is accused of insulting the modesty of a woman, specifically the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Justice Jane Frances Abodo, in violation of Section 115(3) […]
Lawyer Erias Lukwago has petitioned the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to take action against the General Court Martial’s practice of trying civilians, citing concerns over the court’s jurisdiction and alleged human rights violations. Lukwago argues that the court’s actions contravene Article 126 of the Ugandan Constitution, which grants judicial authority […]
Uganda’s court bailiffs are protesting a new requirement from the Judiciary demanding diplomas in Court Bailiff Law by January 2025. They argue that this requirement is unrealistic and will cause many to lose their jobs, as they contend diplomas are unnecessary for performing their duties, such as arresting judgment debtors. […]
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala on Wednesday adjourned the case against State Minister for Economic Planning, Amos Lugoloobi, to January 28, 2025. Lugoloobi is accused of mismanaging iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. The court had previously ruled in December 2024 that he had a case to answer, […]
