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Court Martial Is Important, But It's Meant For Disciplining Soldiers, Not Civilians - Jude Byabakama

Court Martial Is Important, But It's Meant For Disciplining Soldiers, Not Civilians - Jude Byabakama

Lawyer Jude Byabakama recently addressed the media at the Uganda Law Society headquarters in Kampala, raising important points about the role of the court martial in handling cases involving military personnel.Acc

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Chaos In The Parliament: Francis Zaake Has Been Pushed Because Of This Statement He Made

Chaos In The Parliament: Francis Zaake Has Been Pushed Because Of This Statement He Made

Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake, has boldly claimed that he is a "sacrifice to the struggle" for political change in Uganda, a sentiment that highlights the extreme personal costs he has endured in his advocacy. In an appearance on Sanyu

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EXCLUSIVE REPORTING: Here’s What Makes Kabaziguruka’s Court Martial Ruling Such a Defining Moment for CJ Alfonse Owiny-Dollo’s Legacy

EXCLUSIVE REPORTING: Here’s What Makes Kabaziguruka’s Court Martial Ruling Such a Defining Moment for CJ Alfonse Owiny-Dollo’s Legacy

In this analytical weekend news feature we shall focus on several things including the fact that Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo had initially schemed to perpetually sit on the AG’s appeal challenging Besigye strongman Mike Kabaziguruka’s victory in the Co

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Tears and Tributes as Former Nakasongola MP Margaret Komuhangi Is Laid to Rest

Tears and Tributes as Former Nakasongola MP Margaret Komuhangi Is Laid to Rest

The family of the late Margaret Komuhangi struggled to bid her farewell in an emotional ceremony held at her husband Farouk Bagira’s home.Nakasongola District came to a standstill as hundreds of mourners, includ

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Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole

On a date to be agreed with the judiciary shortly, I will lead a high-level delegation of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to meet with the chief justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, on behalf of countless individuals and families whose lives have been torn apart

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The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge

The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge

Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo

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Museveni issues Executive Order to Protect citizenship Rights of Banyarwanda in Uganda

Museveni issues Executive Order to Protect citizenship Rights of Banyarwanda in Uganda

In a landmark decision aimed at addressing long-standing injustices, President Yoweri Museveni has issued an Executive Order ensuring the full recognition of the Banyarwanda community as Ugandan citizens.The direc

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Winnie Byanyima Breaks Silence After Meeting President Ramaphosa in a High-profile meeting

Winnie Byanyima Breaks Silence After Meeting President Ramaphosa in a High-profile meeting

Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has lauded South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for outlining an ambitious and forward-looking agenda as South Africa assumes the G20 presidency.Speaking on his vi

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New Twist as Law Expert Uncovers How Parliamentary Committee Can Oust High Court Judge

New Twist as Law Expert Uncovers How Parliamentary Committee Can Oust High Court Judge

Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu has sparked a fresh debate on the powers of parliamentary committees by highlighting Rule 208 of the Rules of Procedure.According to Ebwalu, this rule grants committees of Parliament powers ak

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"This Is Unacceptable" Bobi Wine & Ssenyonyi Stand by Injured MP Shamim Malende, Demand This

"This Is Unacceptable" Bobi Wine & Ssenyonyi Stand by Injured MP Shamim Malende, Demand This

On January 21, 2025, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, and Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition in Uganda, visited Hon. Shamim Malende, the MP for Kampala Woman Constituency, who has been recovering from injuries sustained in a violent

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