The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who sought to be released following a Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Kiiza, a known associate of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, had argued that his continued dete
Doreen Nyanjura Omutatina, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala, has spoken out about the serious threats made by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda and the son of President Yoweri Museveni."First he promised to behead @H
A city lawyer has taken action against Uganda's General Court Martial after the recent conviction of Eron Kiiza for contempt of court. This incident happened on January 7, 2025, while Kiiza was trying to defend Dr. Kizza Besigye. The case has raised important le
Renowned lawyer and activist Isaac Ssemakadde finds himself at the center of a heated debate following claims that he visited political detainee Kiiza Eron in Kitalya Prison and advised him to apologize to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba to secure his release.
Gideon Nova Kwizera recently took to social media to accuse Isaac Ssemakadde, the president of the Uganda Law Society, of mocking fellow lawyer Kiiza Eron. Kwizera expressed his anger over what he saw as Ssemakadde's attempt to persuade Eron to apologise for his
Tension was high at the General Court Martial in Makindye as Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale appeared for their ongoing trial.The case, centered on allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, took a dramatic turn earlier this month when UPD
Bad News For Museveni As Court Exposes Military's Rejection Of Martha Karua Despite Legal Certificate.The General Court Martial's decision to reject Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua has exposed significant flaws in Ugan
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.
KAMPALA – Chaotic scenes unfolded at the General Court Martial as Eron Kiiza, one of the lawyers representing veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, was sentenced to nine months in Kitalya prison for contempt of court.
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
