240 Days Behind Bars: Besigye’s Detention Sparks Legal Uproar
Today marks 240 days since Ugandan opposition leader Dr. K
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High Court Orders Release of Eron Kiiza’s Passport in Contempt Case
The High Court in Kampala has ordered the immediate release of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza’s passport, which had been retained as a bail condition following his prosecution for contempt of court by the General Court Martial.The ruling, delivered by Justice David Matovu, found no legal
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ULS Petitions Human Rights Commission Over Continued Military Trials of Civilians
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) over the government’s continued defiance of a Supreme Court order halting the trial of civilians in military courts.In a letter dated June 23, ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde accused state agencies of vi
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Ibanda District Chairperson Arrested Over Unauthorised Road Works
Ibanda District Chairperson Happy Herbert Mayanja was arrested on Monday morning and later released on police bond over allegations of unlawfully tampering with the Ibanda–Kagongo road, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Works and Transport.Mayanja allegedly directed the
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Otafiire Sparks Uproar with 'Not My Issue' Outburst Over Number Plate Scandal
A light-hearted moment emerged from an otherwise serious press briefing when Uganda’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Maj. General Kahinda Otafiire, delivered a blunt and unexpected response to a journalist’s question about digital number plate tracking.
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Understanding employment agreements: Contract of service vs contract for service
When it comes to employment and business relationships, understanding the distinction between a Contract of Service and a Contract for Service is crucial.These terms, though seemingly similar, have significant implications on the nature of work, legal rig
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Adjumani RDC Orders Suspension of Church Activities in Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement Over Jurisdiction Row
Tensions among refugee worshippers in Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement have prompted Adjumani District authorities to suspend all church activities in the area for two weeks, following disagreements between rival pastors over ecclesiastical allegiance.The directive was issued during a heated co
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Hundreds arrested as calm returns to Los Angeles
An uneasy calm has descended over Los Angeles after the first night of a curfew lifted on Wednesday, as cities across the US brace for more protests.In Los Angeles, nearly 400 people have so far been arrested, including 330 undocumented migrants and 157 people arrested for
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Besigye Denied Mandatory Bail as Magistrate Refers Case to High Court
Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Ronald Lutale, referring the matter to the High Court and sparking sharp protests from the defence team.Besigye and Lutale, who have now spent more than s
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Stella Nyanzi Re-Admitted to Germany After Nairobi Visa Standoff
Exiled Ugandan academic and political activist Stella Nyanzi has been granted a new visa allowing her re-entry into Germany, following a tense standoff with German immigration authorities in Nairobi.Nyanzi, who has asylum status in Germany, revealed on Tuesday evening that