Former Uganda Railway Corporation Boss Granted Bail
The Buganda Road Magistrates Court on Monday granted a one million shillings cash bail to Stanley Ssendegeya, the former managing director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) who is facing trial on forgery charges. Court presided over by Sienna Owomugisha granted him bail after finding that his sureties including his wife, son, and mother-in-law were substantial…
Court Validates Kenya’s Defense in Ugandan Maize, Poultry Ban Case
The East African Court of Justice has validated the defence by the government of Kenya in a case in which lawyer Male Mabirizi is challenging a ban on maize and poultry products from Uganda. Mabirizi sued the Kenyan government on March 11, 2021, challenging directives issued on January 14, 2021, and on March 5, 2021,…
High Court Halts Criminal Charges Against Businessman Kamoga
The High Court in Kampala has issued an injunction halting all charges against businessman Mohamed Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants, initiated by Peter Babigamba. Kamoga has been battling eight counts related to the alleged acquisition of a 200-acre land parcel spanning Bukaya and Bugoba–Garuga villages in Katabi Town Council, Wakiso District. Accusations included forgery, uttering…
Former Uganda Railway Corporation Managing Director Remanded Over Academic Forgery
Stanley Ssendegeya, the former Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation is on remand in Luzira prisons for allegedly forging his academic documents to secure a job. The Buganda Road Grade One Magistrate Siena Owomugisha remanded Ssendegeya, 54, a resident of Namugongo Jjanda Village in Wakiso District on Wednesday evening shortly after reading him the charges…
Mitooma Chief Magistrate Remanded Over UGX 2.5M Bribe
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Mitooma Chief Magistrate Sylvia Nvanungi and Sembabule Resident State, Attorney Jacqueline Bako for alleged corruption. The two appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro who charged them with eight counts of corruption. Bako was implicated in all charges, while Nvanungi was involved in one count. Allegedly,…
Jinja High Court to Handle 46 Cases in Criminal Session
The Jinja High Court is preparing to handle 46 criminal cases during the upcoming criminal session starting on November 27, 2023. This 40-day session will encompass serious offenses, including sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), aggravated robbery, torture, and other capital crimes. The cases involve a range of charges: 28 cases of aggravated defilement, eight cases…
