Commercial Courts in Africa Discuss Alternative Dispute Resolution
A Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts (SIFOCC) summit has discussed ways to enhance trade and economic transformation on the African continent by exploring effective commercial dispute resolution mechanisms. This was during a conference held at Speke Resort in Kampala. It is under the theme: “Effective Commercial Dispute Resolution for Africa. The meeting attracted…
Besigye’s Lawyers Demand Expedited Bail Hearing
Lawyers representing detained opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, have petitioned the High Court in Kampala, urging the judiciary to expedite the hearing of their clients’ long-pending bail application. The application, filed on April 22, 2025, has yet to be scheduled for hearing, prompting concerns over non-compliance with constitutional deadlines. In…
Lawyers’ Absence Halts Trial of Balondemu in Document Fraud Case
The hearing was expected to commence on Friday before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate, Ronald Kayizzi. One of the lawyers on the team defending the accused persons, Evans Ochieng told the Court that two of his colleague,s Lawyer Henry Kunya and Hassan Kamba who was the lead Counsel were not present. Ochieng said Kunya was…
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…
