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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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Winnie Byanyima Vows to Honor Besigye as a Hero Amid Threat of Execution by Museveni’s Regime

Winnie Byanyima Vows to Honor Besigye as a Hero Amid Threat of Execution by Museveni’s Regime

Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Executive Director of UNAIDS, has voiced strong concerns about the fairness of her husband’s trial, describing it as a “travesty of justice.”Byanyima accused President Museveni and his son, General

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Justice Denied, Health in Peril As Molly Katanga's Struggles

Justice Denied, Health in Peril As Molly Katanga's Struggles

Molly Katanga’s case has brought to light a troubling pattern within Uganda's justice system, where individuals seeking medical care are often denied bail and left to suffer in custody.Katanga, the widow of Henr

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Gideon Accuses Ssemakadde of Mocking Kiiza Eron, Convincing Him to Apologise for Freedom in Court

Gideon Accuses Ssemakadde of Mocking Kiiza Eron, Convincing Him to Apologise for Freedom in Court

Gideon Nova Kwizera recently took to social media to accuse Isaac Ssemakadde, the president of the Uganda Law Society, of mocking fellow lawyer Kiiza Eron. Kwizera expressed his anger over what he saw as Ssemakadde's attempt to persuade Eron to apologise for his

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"How Can You Be a Judge in Your Own Case?" Besigye’s Lawyers Breathe Fire in Court Martial

"How Can You Be a Judge in Your Own Case?" Besigye’s Lawyers Breathe Fire in Court Martial

Lawyers representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale raised critical concerns over the impartiality of the General Court Martial (GCM) in their ongoing trial.They argued that the nature of the tribunal, be

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Major Setback for Dr. Kizza Besigye & Lutale as Martial Court Judge Makes a Bold Ruling

Major Setback for Dr. Kizza Besigye & Lutale as Martial Court Judge Makes a Bold Ruling

The state has strongly opposed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team seeking reference to the Constitutional Court for interpretation of critical matters regarding his ongoing trial at the General Court Martial.

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Museveni, Liberian VP Koung Discuss Steel Industry Cooperation

Museveni, Liberian VP Koung Discuss Steel Industry Cooperation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with H.E. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, over the weekend.During a meeting held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on the sidelines of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive

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Chaotic Scenes in Court Martial as Besigye & Lutale Arrive, Demand the Release of His Lawyer

Chaotic Scenes in Court Martial as Besigye & Lutale Arrive, Demand the Release of His Lawyer

Tension was high at the General Court Martial in Makindye as Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale appeared for their ongoing trial.The case, centered on allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, took a dramatic turn earlier this month when UPD

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Diddy's twins emerge for luxury shopping spree while he awaits trial

Diddy's twins emerge for luxury shopping spree while he awaits trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' twin daughters, D'Lila and Jessie, were seen enjoying a shopping trip in matching ensembles while out in West Hollywood o

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More Trouble at Makindye Court as Government Introduces Another Key Suspect in the Case

More Trouble at Makindye Court as Government Introduces Another Key Suspect in the Case

The General Court Martial in Makindye has resumed hearings in the high-profile case against Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obed Lutale, who are facing charges of unlawful possession of firearms.The prosecutors allege that the duo was found in possession of

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