President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza as the new head of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). This appointment marks a significant milestone in Justice Singiza's career, as he takes on the responsibility of overseeing the adm
President Yoweri Museveni recently visited the Ankole region, where he spoke about economic growth and industrialization.However, a past conversation between him and Winnie Byanyima, the wife of opposition leader
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, who sought to be released following a Supreme Court ruling that barred the trial of civilians in military courts. Kiiza, a known associate of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, had argued that his continued dete
The mother of a six-year-old girl who disappeared more than a year ago in South Africa has gone on trial accused of organising her kidnapping.Kelly Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn were arrested after Smith's daughter, Joshlin, went missing from outsi
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing Swiss justice for the second time in less than three yearsBBC - Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing Swiss justice for the second time in less than three yearsFormer Fifa president Sepp Blatter and French fo
On Tuesday there was a showdown in Parliament over the detention of Besigye with the House Speaker, Anita Among describing it as setting a dangerous precedentA protester being arrested by police in Kampala on MondayMembers of Parliamen
The judge presiding over Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale’s case has directed prison authorities to return the two opposition figures to custody.The session, which was expected to determine key aspects of their legal
AMPALA – Parliament was thrown into chaos after the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, unexpectedly withdrew the Forensic Evidence Bill, 2024.Lawmakers and stakeholders are now questioni
A heated debate erupted in Parliament after Kira Municipality MP Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda demanded that all sittings be suspended until the government commits to fully implementing the Supreme Court judgment barring the trial of civilians in military courts.
Constitutional lawyer Jude Byamukama has warned that the Supreme Court's ruling on the trial of civilians in military courts could create a legal crisis if not handled carefully. His remarks come amid growing pressure on the government to release detainees who w
