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What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?

What are the takeaways from the Bwowe appeal?

This past week, a number of candidates taking part in the Nakawa Division West parliamentary race heaved a sigh of relief after the High Court in Kampala dismissed an appeal by Mr Ivan Bwowe of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Widely seen as a dispute over nomenclature, that is Nakawa West

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2026 elections: Court strikes out Ssekikubo’s election appeal against Rwashande over time limit

2026 elections: Court strikes out Ssekikubo’s election appeal against Rwashande over time limit

The High Court in Kampala has struck out an election appeal by Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo challenging the nomination of ruling NRM flag-bearer, Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande, ruling that the case was filed outside the strict timelines set by law.In a ruling delivered on January 6

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Another Christmas behind bars looms for Dr Besigye as court defers ruling on stay, bail applications to December 29

Another Christmas behind bars looms for Dr Besigye as court defers ruling on stay, bail applications to December 29

Besigye and Lutale had sought bail, arguing they are law-abiding citizens with fixed residences and would comply with all court directives.The High Court’s Criminal Division has deferred its ruling on applications seeking to halt treason proceedings and grant bail to opposition figure Co

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Court Dismisses Challenge to Minister Mayanja’s Naguru Prime Land Directives

Court Dismisses Challenge to Minister Mayanja’s Naguru Prime Land Directives

KAMPALA: The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bid by Misbahu Din Muslim Community Limited and Hanifa Nabuuma to overturn directives issued by the State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja regarding two prime plots in Naguru, ruling that the challenge was filed prematurely and was not amenable to

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US property tycoon's £36m family home must be sold in bitter divorce battle, High Court judge rules

US property tycoon's £36m family home must be sold in bitter divorce battle, High Court judge rules

A US billionaire’s £36 million former family home in west London must sold with the profits handed to his wife in their bitter divorce saga, a

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Deputy Kadhi Admits to TikTok Lies as Widow’s Family Seeks Justice

Deputy Kadhi Admits to TikTok Lies as Widow’s Family Seeks Justice

After a week on remand at Luzira Prison, Uthman Shaban Ngobi, Deputy District Kadhi of Luuka District, returned to court seeking forgiveness over 

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US Supreme Court allows Trump to resume deportations to third countries

US Supreme Court allows Trump to resume deportations to third countries

The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump's administration to resume deportations of migrants to countries other than their homeland.By 6-3, the justices reversed a lower court order requiring the government to give migrants a "meaningful opportun

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Court of Appeal Strips Tycoon Mohan Kiwanuka of Business Control Over Mental Health Concerns

Court of Appeal Strips Tycoon Mohan Kiwanuka of Business Control Over Mental Health Concerns

The Court of Appeal has stripped city tycoon Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka of his managerial powers over a vast business empire, citing mental illness as the overriding factor behind its latest decision.The ruling, delivered this week, marked a turning point in a years-long legal and familial batt

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Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills

Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s construction sector is facing a financial crisis due to the government’s failure to pay UGX 1.351 trillion in arrears to road contractors, according to Francis Mwijukye, Shadow Minister for Works and Transport.

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Kenyan firm Moves to Seize KIU as Embattled businessman Basajjabalaba defaults on Shs. 57B loan

Kenyan firm Moves to Seize KIU as Embattled businessman Basajjabalaba defaults on Shs. 57B loan

City businessman and billionaire, Hassan Basajjabalaba could lose a significant part of his Kampala International University over UGX 57 billion loan dispute after the High Court in Kampala ruled in favor of Housing Finance Company Limited in a high-stakes financial dispute.The ruling, whi

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