The Judiciary has directed that all pre-election petition files pending before the High Court across the country be immediately transferred to the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, in a move aimed at ensuring consistency, efficiency and timely disposal of electoral disputes ahead of th
The nations of the world are jointly, and severally, struggling with the lawlessness introduced by United States President Donald J Trump into the global order.Indeed, the world he seems to be intent on creating is eerily similar to the state of nature articulated by philosopher Thomas Hob
Ssemakadde’s remarks drew attention not just for their content, but for their style—an unrelenting mixture of legal reasoning, political argument, and rhetorical flourish. He described the Bar’s failure to embrace citizen responsibility as “a collective failure of moral courage” and cal
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has formally abandoned its longstanding tradition of political neutrality by issuing an executive order that endorses a slate of opposition candidates for the 2026 general elections.The order describes the step as a necessary defense of the rule of law amid wha
New judicial appointments and a countrywide reshuffle of 48 magistrates aim to strengthen Uganda’s legal system while combating tardiness and abuse of office in the courts.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Judiciary has reassigned 48 registrars and magistrates in a nationwide reshuffle designed to
Uganda Law Society Breaks Political Neutrality, Endorses Bobi Wine Ahead of 2026 PollsThe Uganda Law Society (ULS) has formally abandoned its long-standing tradition of political neutrality, openly endorsing opposition candidates for the 2026 general elections in a move that has sparked de
President Yoweri Museveni has stated that he is unhappy with the continued detention of Kizza Besigye, whom he described as a personal friend with whom they fought together during the NRA bushwar.President Yoweri Museveni has stated that he is unhappy with the continued detention of Kizza
The Government of Uganda has said detained opposition figure Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye will not be released until his treason trial is concluded, insisting that due process must take its course.The position was communicated on Thursday during a press briefing in Rukungiri District by the Depu
KAMPALA: The Chief Justice, Alphonse Owiny-Dollo, has urged High Court judges to treat electoral petitions with the seriousness of cases that affect the entire public, noting that election disputes go beyond individual candidates and touch the will of the electorate. His guidance comes barely a m
Ugandan authorities have charged opposition politician Samuel Makokha with misprision of treason, alleging that he failed to report information about an alleged plot to overthrow the government involving veteran opposition figure Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, according to an official charge sheet
