Judge Musa Ssekaana Archives

Uganda Law Society Demands Judicial Accountability On Complaints Against Judge Ssekaana

The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, has issued a stern directive to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), urging the body to expedite investigations into longstanding complaints against Judge Musa Ssekaana. Ssemakadde has set a deadline of January 15,

December 22, 2024

National News

Ssemakadde Orders Boycott Of Judge Ssekaana Over Judicial Misconduct

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has issued a directive calling for a boycott of Judge Musa Ssekaana over allegations of judicial misconduct. In a statement released under Executive Order RnB No.3 of 2024 on Sunday, December 15, Ssemakadde outlined

December 17, 2024

Kampala

Court Orders KCCA To Compensate Woman 35M Over Open Manhole Injuries

The Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala has ordered Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to compensate Rebecca Mayanja Nalule with UGX 35 million for injuries sustained after she fell into an uncovered manhole along Jinja Road in 2018. Justice Musa

December 7, 2024

Crime

‘Double Proceedings On Similar Offences Is An Abuse Of Court Process’ Ssemakadde Objects Move By DPP To Takeover His Case

Renowned human rights lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde has opposed the move by the Director of Public Prosecutions to take over the privately instituted suit of offensive communication and criminal libel against him. Last month, lawyer Robert Rutaro Muhairwe filed a criminal case against

March 17, 2022

Crime·Politics

Court Dustbins November 2020 Election Riot Case

High Court has dismissed an application by two law students from Islamic University in Uganda-IUIU challenging the excessive use of force and lethal weapons by security agencies to disperse assemblies. The High Court Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana dismissed the application filed

March 16, 2022

Crime

Court Dustbins Male Mabirizi’s Appeals, Sent Back To Kitalya Prison

Jailed lawyer Male Mabirizi has today lost two applications to the government and ordered by the High Court Civil Division Judge Boniface Wamala to pay costs on both cases. One application sought an interim stay of execution of the order issued by

March 15, 2022

Business·Crime

High Court Upholds Dismissal Of Corrupt Civil Aviation Official

The High Court in Kampala has upheld the decision to dismiss Muzamil Siiku the Senior Administration and Estates Officer at Uganda Civil Aviation Authority for causing loss of more than sh20 million while purchasing COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment. According to the Judgment

March 13, 2022

Crime

Court Orders Contractor To Cough UGX 320m For Demolishing Judge’s House

The High Court in Kampala has ordered Mohinder Singh Channa, the Director of Coronation Developers Uganda Limited to pay sh320 Million to retired Judge Anup Singh Choudry as compensation for demolishing his house. According to the ruling by Justice Musa Ssekaana, Channa

March 13, 2022

Crime

Court Orders Arrest Of Controversial Lawyer Mabirizi To Serve 18-Month Jail Term

The High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of controversial lawyer Male Mabirizi to serve 18 months in jail for contempt of court. Civil Division High Court, Judge Musa Ssekaana issued the orders after finding Mabirizi guilty of contempt of court for the

February 15, 2022