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Lawyer Eron Kiiza Released On Shs20 Million Cash Bail

High court judge Michael Elubu has released prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza on bail as he awaits the outcome of his appeal against a controversial conviction by the General Court Martial. The bail ruling, delivered this week, has been met with

April 4, 2025

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MPs Sound Alarm As Prosecutors’ Understaffing Crisis Hits DPP

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns about the severe understaffing at the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which is currently operating at just 38% of its required workforce. The situation has worsened following the retirement of 105 staff

March 1, 2025

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Embattled Businessman Asiimwe Spends Night At Luzira Prison Over Shs66m Debt

Troubled city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Ltd and Integrated Agritech (U) Ltd, Emmanuel Asiimwe, spent a night at Luzira Prison for deliberately refusing to pay an outstanding debt of Shs66m owed to Mutecontra Engineering & Contractors Ltd. Warrant of

February 28, 2025

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Sickly Dr. Besigye, Lutale Formally Apply For Bail In Treason Case

Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Haji Obeid Kamulegeya Lutale, have formally applied for bail as they remain in remand on treason-related charges. The two, alongside UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola, were charged before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court

February 28, 2025

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Tycoon Dr. Ben Mugasha In Tears As Court Declines To Award Him Shares Of The Missing Bemuga Forwarders Director

The Commercial Division of the High Court has denied an application to transfer 20% of shares belonging to a missing director of Bemuga Forwarders Limited to the company’s majority shareholder, Dr. Ben Mugasha. Justice Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe ruled in favor of removing

February 28, 2025

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Agnes Kainza Nzogi Appointed As ODPP’s First Permanent Secretary

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named Ms. Agnes Kainza Nzogi as the first-ever Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Her appointment, made under Article 174 (2) of the Constitution, follows a request from Director of

February 28, 2025

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Frustrated Bigirimana Slams Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Courts’ Rent

Pius Bigirimana, the Secretary to the Judiciary, has warned that court operations may be halted if the Ministry of Finance fails to release funds to settle outstanding rent. The delays have, at times, forced him to divert resources meant for other judicial

February 28, 2025

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Mystery Surrounds Abubakar Lawalhe Death Of Vipers SC Footballer Abubakar Lawal After Fall From Shopping Arcade Balcony

A cloud of mystery surrounds the tragic death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who played for Vipers Sports Club, after he allegedly fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kajjansi earlier today. According to police reports, Lawal arrived at

February 25, 2025

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Makerere University Ordered To Pay Shs 340M In Graduation Gown Dispute

Makerere University has been directed by the Uganda Commercial Court to compensate Team Uniform Limited after breaching a contract related to the supply of official graduation gowns. The university’s failure to honor its obligations resulted in financial losses for the company, prompting

February 25, 2025

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Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Ssemakadde

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde after he failed to appear in court for the second time. Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi issued the order on Monday, February

February 24, 2025

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Parliament Presses MUK Bosses For Failing To Appoint Substantive Deputy VC For Finance

The leadership of Makerere University has come under parliamentary scrutiny over the prolonged vacancy in the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to provide an

February 24, 2025

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