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ULS To Probe Court Martial Over Detention Of Lawyer Eron Kiiza
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed concern and initiated action following the sentencing of Advocate Eron Kiiza to nine months in prison by the General Court Martial at Makindye. Kiiza’s imprisonment for contempt has raised questions about judicial processes and the treatment of legal practitioners, drawing significant public attention. In a statement released today,…
EC Officials To Be Jailed Five Years Over Ballot Stuffing -Mao
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Norbert Mao, has proposed stringent measures to tackle electoral malpractice, including a five-year jail term for electoral commission presiding officers found guilty of ballot stuffing. Mao, who also serves as the President of the Democratic Party, shared these proposals during a press briefing at the party headquarters in Kampala on…
Capt. Mukula Tasks NRM Members to Actively Participate in Voter Verification Exercise Ahead of 2026 General Elections
In line with President Yoweri Museveni’s call, the Eastern National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Capt. George Michael Mukula, has urged all party members to actively engage in the crucial voter verification and registration activities ahead of the 2026 general elections. This follows the rollout of the voter verification exercise and…
Court Martial Sentences Lawyer Eron Kiiza To Nine Months In Prison
The General Court Martial sitting in Makindye has sentenced prominent lawyer Kiiza Eron to nine months in Kitalya Government Prison after finding him guilty of contempt of court. The ruling, delivered by Brig. Gen. Robert Freeman Mugabe, follows a series of alleged misconduct incidents during court proceedings in Case No. UPDF/GCM/040/2024. Advocate Kiiza Eron, who…
Tensions Escalate as Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested at Court Martial
Drama unfolded on Tuesday at the General Court Martial in Kampala when Eron Kiiza, a defense lawyer representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale, was violently arrested following a confrontation with military police officers. The chaos began when Kiiza attempted to access the courtroom, only to be blocked by military personnel. An argument ensued,…
Ugandan Security Operatives Arrest Two In Entebbe Gold Smuggling Bust
Two individuals, including a customs officer from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and a clearing agent, were apprehended at Entebbe International Airport on Saturday in connection with a significant gold smuggling operation. The suspects were reportedly found in possession of 50 kilograms of gold, believed to be part of a broader illicit trade network. Preliminary…
President M7’s Wealth Creation Program Is the Best Idea for Fighting Poverty in Households – Mafumo Elaborates
By Keffa Mafumo President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s Wealth Creation Agenda is the best strategy for fighting poverty in households, Keffa Mafumo has elaborated. Since President Museveni captured power in 1986, he has introduced several poverty eradication programs, such as NAADS, EMYOOGA, NISAF, and the current Parish Development Model (PDM). These programs aim to combat poverty…
Panic As Monster Leopard Terrorizes Residents And Animals In Mukono,Kira & Wakiso
Fear Grips Kampala Suburbs as Wild Animal Threatens Lives and Property Communities in Kampala metropolitan areas, including Mukono, Kiira, Wakiso, and Kayunga, are living in fear following reports of a wild animal, suspected to be a leopard, wreaking havoc in their neighborhoods. The animal, which may have escaped from an unidentified national park, has been…
Riddance: David Kalemera Fired From Revenue Intelligence Unit Amid Controversy
David Kalemera, whose appointment to the State House Revenue Intelligence Unit last year sparked public outcry, is allegedly to have been relieved of his duties and reassigned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The decision follows mounting criticism over his controversial placement in a position critical to tackling tax fraud despite a prior conviction for…
Martha Karua Granted Special Permit To Defend Dr Besigye In Uganda Court Martial
The Uganda Law Council has issued a temporary practicing certificate to renowned Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, allowing her to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale at the General Court Martial. The move comes after months of legal wrangling and international criticism over the council’s initial refusal to grant Karua the necessary certification. Dr.…