Ruth Anderah The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by two accused persons who had challenged a live media ban imposed by the lower court in the on-going high-profile criminal case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja. Justice David Matovu has today upheld the order issued by the Mwanga 11 […]
The case against Pastor Robert Kayanja’s accusers faced a delay on Wednesday. One of the defendants requested additional time from the court to retrieve crucial evidence from an exhibit phone, necessary for their defense preparation. This request delayed the proceedings. Consequently, Grade One Magistrate Adams Byarugaba of Mwanga II Court […]
Political activist Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s lawyer, Eron Kiiza, will have to wait until Monday, March 3, 2025, to learn the outcome of his appeal after being sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt of the General Court Martial. Kiiza appeared before the High Court, Civil Division, on Tuesday, seeking […]
The common nuisance case against five Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) supporters, including Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, has been adjourned to March 10, 2025. Trial Magistrate Winnie Nankya informed the defense on Tuesday that the suspects were unable to appear in court due to a clothing issue. […]
Uganda’s Judiciary is facing a staggering caseload of 1,736,280 cases as of January 2025, with over 43,000 of the cases considered backlog. Chief Registrar Sarah Lang Sui revealed these numbers during the launch of the “Strengthening Criminal Justice Response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Uganda” initiative on Monday. These figures […]
