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Justice Kanyeihamba to Receive State Burial on Museveni’s Orders

Justice Kanyeihamba to Receive State Burial on Museveni’s Orders

Justice George Kanyeihamba, a retired judge of Uganda’s Supreme Court, will get an official burial.

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Here’s why the Uganda Law Society boycotted Owiny-Dollo’s thanksgiving

Here’s why the Uganda Law Society boycotted Owiny-Dollo’s thanksgiving

The author (R) with Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-DolloOn Saturday, July 12, 2025, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo held a thanksgiving party in Patongo, Agaro district.In a parallel move, I addressed a day-long digital town hall hosted on

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Museveni Mourns Prof Kanyeihamba

Museveni Mourns Prof Kanyeihamba

President Museveni has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Professor George Wilson Kanyeihamba, hailing him as a “patriotic intellectual” who served Uganda with distinction across multiple domains.Prof Kanyeihamba died early Monday morning at a

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Chaos in Court: Judge Forgets to Sign Besigye’s Release Papers

Chaos in Court: Judge Forgets to Sign Besigye’s Release Papers

There was drama at Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after a judge reportedly forgot to sign a critical document that would have allowed the release of opposition leader.Dr Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, were due to be released after

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Kanyeihamba burial delayed over wife’s health

Kanyeihamba burial delayed over wife’s health

RIP: Justice George KanyeihambaThe burial arrangements for retired Supreme court judge Prof George W. Kanyeihamba have been delayed, following concerns over the health of his wife, Susan Kanyeihamba, who is currently under medical observation in the Unite

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Judiciary Announces Court Holiday, Duty Judges to Handle Urgent Cases

Judiciary Announces Court Holiday, Duty Judges to Handle Urgent Cases

The Judiciary of Uganda has officially begun its annual court 

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Dr Besigye,Lutale and all political prisoners are unjustly detained

Dr Besigye,Lutale and all political prisoners are unjustly detained

Kizza Besigye and Obed Kamulegeya in the dockOn April 11, 2025, High court judge Rosette Comfort Kania denied bail to Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale, despite acknowledging that they had fulfilled all the conditions for the grant of bail.He

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240 Days Behind Bars: Besigye’s Detention Sparks Legal Uproar

240 Days Behind Bars: Besigye’s Detention Sparks Legal Uproar

Today marks 240 days since Ugandan opposition leader Dr. K

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Prof. George Kanyeihamba Dies at 85

Prof. George Kanyeihamba Dies at 85

Prominent Ugandan jurist Justice Professor Dr. George W. Kanyeihamba, a key figure in constitutional and human rights law, has died. Family to release details soon.KAMPALA, Uganda — Justice Professor Dr. George W. Kanyeihamba, a leading figure in Uganda

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"I Will Hang Up the Wig and Go Home" – Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo Confirms January Retirement

"I Will Hang Up the Wig and Go Home" – Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo Confirms January Retirement

Uganda’s Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has confirmed he will retire in mid-January 2026 after serving five years in office.Speaking dur

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