Businesswoman Steals to Seek Medical Treatment for Nine-Year-Old Twin Pregnancy
Rehema Nagirinya, 51, sentenced to 18 months in prison for theft, but pleads for understanding due to a rare medical condition.
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Judicial Service Commission Fills Key Roles in the Judiciary
In a move aimed at bolstering the nation’s judicial system, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Uganda has made several key appointments to various positions within the judiciary. These appointments, in accordance with the Constitution, are set to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal service.
Arrest Warrant for Former UNBS Executive Director Extended
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has issued an extension to the arrest warrant for David Livingstone Ebiru, the former Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)….
Supreme Court Justice Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye asks for early retirement.
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – Supreme Court Justice Dr. Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye’s unexpected retirement from the judiciary has stirred discussions and speculation about the circumstances surrounding her decision. Justice Kisaakye, who is mandated to…
Twin Bombing Case Pre-Trial Hearing Adjourned for Disclosure of Evidence
Sandra Ainebyoona. Kampala, Uganda – The High Court’s International Crimes Division, presided over by Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, has adjourned the pre-trial hearing of the Twin Bombing case to September 14, 2023. The case involves…
New High Court Circuits Established as Principal Judge Deploys Acting Judges
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – In a move aimed at enhancing access to justice, the Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has deployed 11 recently appointed Acting Judges of the High Court. This deployment comes…
High Court Orders DNA Test for Detained Infant in Hospital Bill Dispute
Sandra Ainebyoona. Kampala, Uganda – The High Court Civil Division in Kampala has issued an order for DNA testing of a three-month-old baby at the center of a legal battle involving Rosewell Women and Children’s…
Why Lawyer Mabirizi’s Attempt to Continue as Private Prosecutor in Gen Muhoozi Case was thrown out.
Kampala, Uganda – City lawyer Male Mabirizi’s attempt to continue as a private prosecutor in the case against Uganda’s first son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been rejected by the court. The decision was reached based…
Former Ugandan Inspector General of Police Gen Kale Kayihura Acquitted
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – The General Court Martial in Uganda has cleared Gen Kale Kayihura, the former Inspector General of Police, of all charges after the state withdrew the allegations against him. Gen…
The new Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality law starts to bite.
Kampala, Uganda – A 20-year-old man has become the first individual in Uganda to face charges under the recently implemented anti-homosexuality law. This law has triggered discussions both within the nation and internationally due to…