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Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

On a date to be agreed with the judiciary shortly, I will lead a high-level delegation of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to meet with the chief justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, on behalf of countless individuals and families whose lives have been torn apart

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Hon. Ssegirinya to be Buried on Sunday

Hon. Ssegirinya to be Buried on Sunday

Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, will be laid to rest on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his ancestral home in Masaka District.This follows his untimely passing earlier today at L

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Sad News for MPs as Anita Among Announces the Death of 2 MPs Who Died Today While Resuming Session

Sad News for MPs as Anita Among Announces the Death of 2 MPs Who Died Today While Resuming Session

Parliament resumed its first session of the year on a somber note as Speaker Anita Among delivered the devastating news of the passing of two Members of Parliament on the same day.The announcement cast a shadow over the session, as MPs grappled with the loss of their colleagues immediately

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Arts teachers plead for ‘any increment’ as govt again ignores their salary demands

Arts teachers plead for ‘any increment’ as govt again ignores their salary demands

The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu) has adopted a more flexible approach in its efforts to secure salary enhancements for arts teachers, expressing a willingness to accept even the smallest increment in the forthcoming national budget.

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Dr Kizza Besigye’s Vocal Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested

Dr Kizza Besigye’s Vocal Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested

In a dramatic turn of events at the General Court Martial in Kampala, veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyer, Mr. Eron Kiiza, was forcefully arrested while representing his client in a case fraught with tension and controversy.

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Why Did Armed Guards Give Uganda's Top Lawyer Just 120 Seconds to Face Justice?

Why Did Armed Guards Give Uganda's Top Lawyer Just 120 Seconds to Face Justice?

Armed military police burst into Makindye's General Court Martial at 3:28 PM Tuesday, forcefully escorting prominent attorney Eron Kiiza to face an unprecedented lightning trial. The distinguished lawyer, wearing handcuffs over his blue suit, stood bewildered as

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The Secret Political Moves That Saw Kahinda Otafiire Lose Favor in Museveni’s Inner Circle

The Secret Political Moves That Saw Kahinda Otafiire Lose Favor in Museveni’s Inner Circle

General Kahinda Otafiire, once a strong figure in Uganda’s National Resistance Movement (NRM), has faced a significant fall from grace in President Museveni’s trusted group of leaders. This decline is tied to events and actions that created distance between

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Renowned journalist Risdel Kasasira dies in Car accident

Renowned journalist Risdel Kasasira dies in Car accident

The Ugandan journalism community is in mourning following the tragic death of Risdel Kasasira, a prominent journalist known for his incisive reporting and dedication to truth.Kasasira, who was an integral part of

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Besigye, co-accused expected at Makindye military court

Besigye, co-accused expected at Makindye military court

Veteran political leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his colleague Hajji Obeid Lutale are expected to reappear before the General Court Martial, Makindye on Tuesday.The pair is expected to return to receive a ruling on

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Two months later, Ona will finally lay to rest this Saturday

Two months later, Ona will finally lay to rest this Saturday

Celebrated former journalist and chairman of the Board of Nile Breweries Ltd, Francis Onapito Ekomoloit succumbed to lung cancer just within two months after diagnosis.Ona as he was fondly known passed away on Sep

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