Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
A total of 2,856 cases are yet to be heard at the Lira High Court. According to court records, 554 cases are land-related, 962 civil cases, 121 family related matters, and 1,219 criminal cases. Speaking during the Lira High Court Open Day, Justice Duncan Gaswaga, the Lira Resident Judge said that 2,856 cases are before him […]
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo has withdrawn charges of inciting violence against businessman and politician Abdul Kiyimba and his son Hamuza Kiyimba before the Law Development Center Court. The allegations against Kiyimba the former Mayor of Kyengera Town Council were that on November 24, 2023 at Gadaffi Mosque Old Kampala Parish Central […]
Peter Ebau, the chairperson of Awaliwal sub-county in Soroti district has been charged and remanded over aggravated defilement and human trafficking. The 38-year-old Ebau was re-arrested and arraigned to court on Wednesday. He reappeared before the Soroti Grade One Magistrate, Kibirige Kasujja Apollo, on Friday. It is alleged that Ebau had defiled and impregnated his 15-year-old […]
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit in conjunction with the Crime Investigation Department and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution on Friday arraigned Myers Muhimbura, the Quality Controller of Ntungamo Dairy Farmers Cooperative Union (NDAFUCO) for theft of sh474m. Also charged with Neglect of Duty is; Laban Mugizi Rukangayo, (Accountant), Abesigye Dan Kakiza […]
Court in Kamuli district has granted bail to 10 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP). They were arrested last week while preparing for the visit of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. Kyagulanyi was slated to preside over a consultative meeting at Kananage Primary School. However, it was blocked by police, leading to a confrontation with NUP […]
Luweero Magistrate Court on Wednesday sentenced the self-styled Jesus to a fine of sh300,000 for refusing to be counted during the recently concluded national census 2024. The self-styled Jesus Navas Vera the King of Star Glopper Eden church, and his follower El Shadai Gracy of Katikamu Luyima zone in Wobulenzi town appeared before Luwereo Grade […]
Nine Supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who are facing terrorism charges are seeking bail in the International Crimes Division of the High Court. They have meanwhile been remanded until June 4th, 2024. They are; Hamidu Muyobi, Abdallah Katumba, Muhamod Kalyango, Male Sulaiman Kyewalabye, Wilber Kairugara, Umar Magara, Abdu Katumba, Issa Makumbi and Hamidu Ssekide. […]
Molly Katanga, the widow of slain businessman Henry Katanga, has lost her second bid to secure her release on bail. The 55-year-old, who suffers from nasal sinusitis, vertigo (a condition often described as dizziness), breast masses, and hypertension, has been remanded as she awaits trial for the alleged murder of her husband. Henry Katanga was […]
The Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on notice in the case where the government is challenging the Constitutional Court’s decision barring military courts from trying civilians. This pending case was filed as an appeal by the Attorney General following a successful petition by Former Nakawa Member of Parliament Michael Kabaziguruka. In 2021, the Constitutional […]
The State House Anti-corruption Unit together with the Crime Investigating Department have today arraigned before the Anti-corruption court two officials of Obongi district Local Government and charged them with abuse of office and embezzlement. The suspects include; the Senior Human Resource Officer Rasul Burhan Gobe and the then Ag. Chief Finance Officer Adaku Alfred. Court […]
