Centuries ago, Niccolò Machiavelli warned in The Prince that rulers who govern through personal power must constantly prevent subordinate centers of influence from becoming independent poles of attraction. In modern political science, this is understood as the core logic of competitive authorita
Supreme Court Justice Monica Mugenyi has cautioned that Uganda’s shift toward a paperless Judiciary remains premature, citing technological limitations, access barriers and human-capacity gaps within the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS), despite ongoing digital refor
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by former Makindye Division mayoral aspirant Semata Geoffrey Edu, who sought judicial review of the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify him from the recent mayoral race.Semata was among nine candidates barred from con
The Chief Justice of Uganda, Flavian Zeija, has called on government to increase funding to the Judiciary to address the growing backlog of cases and improve access to justice across the country.Justice Zeija made the appeal during an Open Court Day held at Nabweru Court in Wakiso District
The Court of Appeal has opened a two-day civil appeals session in Jinja, with 27 cases set for hearing as the judiciary continues efforts to reduce case backlog and bring appellate services closer to litigants across the country.The Court of Appeal on Monday commenced a two-day civil appea
In a decisive move to curb professional misconduct within the legal fraternity, the Law Council Disciplinary Committee has officially banned Kampala-based advocate Richard Buzibira from practicing law.The committee found him guilty of gross fraud and negligence after he used forged documen
The Constitutional Court has outlawed the practice of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), security agencies and local government officials interfering with the execution of court orders by court bailiffs, declaring such actions illegal.In a landmark judgment, the court ruled that requi
Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe has cautioned prosecutors against political interference, corruption and abuse of office, warning that unprofessional conduct undermines justice, overcrowds prisons and damages public trust in the legal system.The Head of Public Service and Secretary to
Fresh allegations have emerged accusing former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among of allegedly using her influence to cultivate close ties within the judiciary through questionable recruitment practices at Parliament.The claims, which remain unverified, suggest that several sons and d
Rukungiri Municipality today held an emotional farewell ceremony in honor of its long-serving mayor, His Worship Charles Makuru, recognizing his decades of dedicated leadership and contribution to the development of the municipality.The event brought together various municipal departments,
