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 Ow...
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Uganda’s military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling
The government’s move to transfer many public construction projects to the military has worsened fears about President Museveni’s concentration of powerKampala, Ugand...
Karuhanga Vows to Revolutionize Judiciary with Fresh Solutions
Advocate Elison Karuhanga, a candidate for the Uganda Law Society's nomination to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), has pledged to introduce innovative measures to a...
Lawyer Sues Uganda at EACJ for Violating EAC Treaty in Eron Kiiza's Conviction
A city lawyer has taken action against Uganda's General Court Martial after the recent conviction of Eron Kiiza for contempt of court. This incident happened on January 7...
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 s...
The Judge Who Denied Ssegirinya Bail Faces Public Outrage—Could His Death Have Been Prevented?
Judge Lawrence Twayanze of the Masaka High Court has come under intense criticism from Ugandans following his decision to deny bail to the late Kawempe North MP Muhammad...
Dr Kizza Besigye’s Vocal Lawyer Eron Kiiza Arrested
In a dramatic turn of events at the General Court Martial in Kampala, veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyer, Mr. Eron Kiiza, was forcefully arrested whil...
Museveni's Remarks Land Him in Trouble as Experts Expose How He's Abusing Constitution
President Yoweri Museveni has once again stirred controversy with his recent remarks about police bond decisions, drawing criticism from legal and governance experts.The...
Ssemakadde Shoots Down Museveni's End-Year Speech, Asks Him to Follow Constitution
Radical New Bar President Isaac Ssemakadde has strongly criticized President Yoweri Museveni's end-year speech, describing aspects of it as an affront to constitutional r...
President Museveni Requests Tanzanian Judge to Lead Justice Kisaakye's Investigation
A Tanzanian judge has been appointed to lead an investigation into allegations of misconduct against Uganda’s Supreme Court Justice Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye. This decisi...