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Uganda Parliament Passes Law to Expand Magistrates’ Jurisdiction

Uganda Parliament Passes Law to Expand Magistrates’ Jurisdiction

Committee chairperson, Hon. Baka MugabiKAMPALA – A new law aimed at increasing the financial jurisdiction of magistrates, enhancing sentencing powers and streamlining court procedures awaits presidential assent, a move lawmakers say will reduce case backlog at the High Court and improve

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Justice Dies in Darkness” — Ssenyonyi Blasts Court Media Ban

Justice Dies in Darkness” — Ssenyonyi Blasts Court Media Ban

There was commotion at Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court after the media was barred from using cameras and mobile phones during proceedings involving 21 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP).The group includes NUP Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Edward Ssebufu, also k

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Opondo labels Gen Sejusa a lame duck in fierce social media spat

Opondo labels Gen Sejusa a lame duck in fierce social media spat

The clash was sparked by Sejusa’s commentary on the speakership contest, in which he criticised individuals he accused of dismissing Norbert Mao’s chances. A heated exchange has erupted on social media between retired Gen David Sejusa, the former Coordinator of National Intelligence, a

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Mao Invitation at NRM Caucus Meeting Sparks Bitter Gen. David Sejusa– Ofwono Opondo Clash as Speakership Race Turns Ugly

Mao Invitation at NRM Caucus Meeting Sparks Bitter Gen. David Sejusa– Ofwono Opondo Clash as Speakership Race Turns Ugly

A political storm has erupted in Uganda on social media after Justice Minister and Democratic Party President Norbert Mao was invited by the ruling party to address its parliamentary caucus ahead of the Speakership race, a move that has triggered a fierce and controversial clash between retired G

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Luwero High Court Head Urges Mediation, Plea Bargaining to Reduce Backlogs

Luwero High Court Head Urges Mediation, Plea Bargaining to Reduce Backlogs

The Head of the Luwero High Court Circuit, Justice Godfrey Himbaza, has called for improved service delivery and greater adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms following an inspection of justice institutions in Nakaseke District.The inspection visit, which covered Ngom

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Teso Among Best Three Regions In Latest Ubos Multidimensional Poverty Rankings

Teso Among Best Three Regions In Latest Ubos Multidimensional Poverty Rankings

The latest statistics revealed by UBOS based on the 2024 National Census shows Karamoja subregion remaining outstanding and hard hit by the Multidimensional Poverty.While the National level stands at 27%, Karamoja ranks highest Nationally at 56.9%, followed by West Nile at 39.0% and Sebei

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Former Makerere University Dean of Students John Ekudu dies at 76

Former Makerere University Dean of Students John Ekudu dies at 76

Pastor John Ekudu, Ekudu served the university for nearly three decades, including during periods of political turmoil when he was among the “Economic War Lecturers” who sustained academic life amid staff shortages.Kampala, Uganda | URN | John Ekudu, the formerly long-serving dean of s

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Prof Baryamureeba Clashes With Prof Muganga Over ‘One Laptop Per Child’ Plan, Ignites Fiery Social Media Debate

Prof Baryamureeba Clashes With Prof Muganga Over ‘One Laptop Per Child’ Plan, Ignites Fiery Social Media Debate

Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Venancius Baryamureeba has ignited a fiery debate on social media after openly criticizing a bold proposal by his fellow professor Lawrence Muganga to implement a nationwide “One Laptop Per Child” program in Uganda. Baryamureeba who owns Ug

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Kananura Leads Campaign to Curb Rising Road Accidents Among Learners

Kananura Leads Campaign to Curb Rising Road Accidents Among Learners

The Traffic Police Spokesperson, SP Michael Kananura, has toured several schools in Luweero District as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at equipping students with road safety knowledge and promoting responsible behaviour among future road users.Kananura began his outreach at Luweero Bo

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Kabale NUP Party Office Closed

Kabale NUP Party Office Closed

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) offices in Kabale District are under lock and key. Officially opened by NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, in August 2023, the offices are located along Rugabo Road, opposite Kabale Secondary School in Centr

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