Court
Parliament rejects proposal to increase Supreme Court Judges
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Court of Appeal to Review Controversial Mukono South MP Election Verdict
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Minister Lugoloobi granted 10 million Shillings
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Minister Kitutu granted temporary freedom
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6 Kaliro Deputy RDC attackers sent on remand
Six people have been remanded to prison by the Kaliro Grade One Magistrate Court for assaulting the Kaliro Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Abel Bakunda.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Two teachers in trouble over Homosexuality
Pakcho Derrick, a teacher at Home Kindergarten, Busibante in Najjera has been charged to court by Police in Nansana Division for aggravated defilement, after he sexually sodomised a 16-year-old male juvenile on the 23.02.2023, with other sexual gang members, in Nabweru South I Cell.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Ntungamo District Engineer forgery case dismissed
Rukungiri Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed a case of forgery against Prosper Butubuura, the Ntungamo District Engineer. The Rukungiri Chief Magistrate, Edith Mary Mbabazi dismissed the matter on Friday, saying that Butubuura didn't commit any crime.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Court orders Prisons Services to provide specialized treatment for Makindye Legislator Allan Ssewanyana
Masaka High Court has ordered prison authorities to provide specialized treatment to the Makindye West Member of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana to enable him to recover such that he stands trial.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
Court Adjourns Case of Poor Housing for Police Officers, Again
This petition came after legislators on the Internal Affairs Committee visited Jinja Police Barracks and found existing dilapidated structures built in 1934. The barracks was housing 1,662 people instead of the planned population of 249 people.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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Politics
Ssegirinya's Facebook Case Flops again after he Fails to Appear in Court
The prosecution alleges that Ssegirinya made utterances on his Facebook page “Ssegirinya Muhammad Fans Page” inciting violence in the public.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
ICC sets December 15 as date to deliver verdict on Dominic Ongwen Appeal
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has set December 15 as the date to deliver its verdict on an appeal by the former Lord’s Resistance Army warlord, Dominic Ongwen challenging his conviction and sentence.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
PM Nabbanja rescues Widow Jailed at Luzira over UGX 2.8 million debt
The Nateete-Lubaga magistrate's court handed her the sentence after losing a case filed against her by the neighbor identified as Godfery Bazaale.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Chief Justice Owiny Dollo Opposed to Retiring Judges, Magistrates between 65 - 70 yrs
Under the current legal regime, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal Justices retire at 70, High Court Judges at 65 while Registrars and Magistrates at 60.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Court orders release of Besigye's Land cruiser impounded by Police
The white fenced Land cruiser Reg no. UAK 773K was impounded at Central Police Station (CPS) where it was towed following a protest in downtown Kampala.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Judiciary proposes to establish High Court in Kasese
The judiciary is proposing a plan to establish a High Court in Kasese High Court. Kasese is currently under Fort Portal High Court which is more than 70 kilometers away.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
MP Alion charged with assault, causing grievous harm to a police officer
The Aringa South county member of parliament in Yumbe district Alion Yorke Odria, has appeared before the Buganda Road Magistrates Court for causing grievous harm and assaulting a police officer while on lawful duties at Parliament.
Story by Mukama Evart
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