Supreme Court Dismisses Nzeyi’s Appeal Against BoU Take Over of NBC
The Supreme Court in Kampala has dismissed businessman Humphrey Nzeyi’s appeal against Bank of Uganda and the government for illegal takeover, sell and subsequent liquidation of National Bank of Commerce. The Supreme Court presided over by seven Justices led by Professor Lillian Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza has unanimously dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction saying that…
Nambi Grilled Over Claims of Voter Disenfranchisement
Faridah Nambi Kigongo, the runner-up in the Kawempe North by-elections, has been grilled over her allegations of voter disenfranchisement. Nambi petitioned the court seeking to overturn the election of Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, the NUP candidate, who garnered 17,939 votes against Nambi’s 9,058. Hearing of the petition kicked off on Tuesday before the Civil Division Judge…
Kayanja Faces Grave Sodomy Charges Amid Disturbing Testimonies in Court
The hearing of a case in which nine youths are accused of falsely accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of forcing them into sodomy has stalled after the Grade One magistrate, Adams Byarugaba, is said to be unwell and therefore indisposed. The nine are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil…
African Court Scrutinizes Uganda’s Human Rights Record
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights wrote to President Museveni rising concern about human rights violations in Uganda. The Commissions particularly singled out the arrest and detention of Human Rights lawyer, Eron Kiiza. On 7 January 2025 during a court session, soldiers physically prevented Eron Kiiza from entering the military court’s section for…
Judge Mugambe Jailed for Over Six Years in UK for Enslaving Young Woman
A Ugandan judge has been jailed for six years and four months after being convicted of forcing a young Ugandan woman to work as a slave in Britain. Mugambe, a High Court judge , denied forcing the young woman to do household chores and claimed she “always” treated her with love, care and patience. Lydia…
Judge Lydia Mugambe Jailed For Six Years
A Ugandan judge has been jailed for six years and four months after being convicted of forcing a young Ugandan woman to work as a slave in Britain. Mugambe, a High Court judge , denied forcing the young woman to do household chores and claimed she “always” treated her with love, care and patience. Lydia…
