The International Crimes Division of the High Court has upheld charges of aggravated trafficking in persons against police officer Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana. In his ruling, presiding Judge Andrew Bashaija found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial. The charges against Bwana arise from allegations that […]
Kampala City businessman and socialite Nasser Nduhukire, also known as Don Nasser, has been granted bail by the International Crimes Division of the High Court. Presiding Judge Andrew Bashaija released him on a cash bail of Shs3 million. Nduhukire faces charges of aggravated trafficking in children and defilement alongside his […]
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) is set to launch an online complaint form for whistleblowers to report judicial misconduct. ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde on Wednesday emphasized the society’s commitment to investigating and addressing all complaints. The ULS has directed the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to expedite investigations into complaints against […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Civil Courts, including the Court of Appeal, lack the authority to hear appeals filed by soldiers tried and convicted by the Court Martial. This landmark decision, delivered unanimously by a panel of five Supreme Court Justices led by Professor Lillian Tibatemwa, stems from […]
Lillian Kyobutungi, the personal secretary to Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has accused a 24-year-old man of forging the minister’s signature. Testifying in court on Wednesday, Kyobutungi stated that she has worked with the First Lady for seven years, handling documents and receiving mail […]
