Besigye Moves to Halt Treason Trial Over Constitutional Petition
Lawyers representing jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye have asked the High Court to halt his treason trial, which is currently before Judge Emmanuel Baguma. The matter came up on Thursday, when Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola, were appearing in the court to take a plea. Assistant Director of…
Court Acquits Former Post Bank Managing Director
Former Post Bank Uganda Managing Director, Stephen Mukweli, has been cleared of all criminal charges. The charges were about his alleged payment of over two hundred and ninety-two million shillings in commission during the bank’s bid for the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) project. The High Court’s Anti-Corruption Division, presided over by Justice Jane…
Museveni Appoints Brigadier Tukacungurwa New Court Martial Chairman
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Brig. Gen. Richard Tukacungurwa as the new Chairperson of the General Court Martial. The appointment, made under the UPDF Act and communicated to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, follows advice from the Judicial Service Commission. It comes at a time when the military justice system is…
Court Orders Prison to Grant Lawyers Access to Mufumbiro as Hearing Stalls
Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has directed Luzira Prison authorities to allow lawyers representing jailed National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, free access to their client whenever he appears in court. The order was issued by Grade One Magistrate Andrew Katurubuki following complaints by defence lawyer Farouq Sserunkuma, who told court that prison…
We Have Intelligence About Kony-ICC
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reaffirmed that it continues to receive intelligence on the whereabouts of fugitive Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony, despite its decades-long struggle to apprehend him. Kony, who led a brutal rebellion in northern Uganda that left thousands dead and displaced millions, has been on the run since the ICC…
Kitgum Residents Raise Concerns Over Delayed Court Cases, Judicial Challenges
Kitgum residents have expressed frustration over delayed court cases, long travel distances, and what many described as a confusing and intimidating judicial process. Their concerns were raised during the Kitgum Court Open Day on Wednesday, an event aimed at improving public understanding of court procedures and services. Several residents said cases—particularly land conflicts, criminal proceedings,…
