Dr. Besigye additionally raised concerns over public remarks made by President Yoweri Museveni regarding their trial. https://youtu.be/-3hZaD757dk The High Court Criminal Division has directed the Registrar of the High Court to provide Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obedi Lutale with a list of state brief lawyers from which they will choose legal representation in […]
His renewed plea for bail comes amid growing concerns over his health as the court proceedings continue. Erias Lukwago, the former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer for retired opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye has renewed his appeal for bail, asking the court to release him so he can seek specialized medical treatment. Lukwago, who also […]
The association alleged that the journalists were detained as Major Echeru escorted Gen. Birungi and that security personnel confiscated their work equipment, including mobile phones and cameras. The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has condemned the detention of three journalists by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) at Makindye Military Barracks, describing the arrests as an […]
Seven senior officials from Uganda’s Parliament have been remanded to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, after appearing before Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe on corruption-related charges. The officials appeared in court following investigations by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), which has accused them of embezzlement, causing financial loss to the government, and money laundering. […]
“It is therefore extremely unfair for sympathisers of the applicant to wage war against judicial officers, state prosecutors or other court users for maintaining integrity in handling the matter without any ill will; especially without proof,” she said. Grade One Magistrate Sheilah Gloria Atim has condemned social media attacks directed at her and other judicial […]
The petitioner further alleges that at St. Raphael Primary School Bulinda “B” (N–Z), Kibirige’s votes were increased from 71 to 271, which he also claims exceeded the total votes cast. A former candidate for the Kalisizo Town Council LC5 councillor seat in Kyotera District has petitioned the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kyotera, seeking to overturn […]
Matembe has been today arraigned before the Luzira Grade One Magistrate’s Court, where she was formally charged and remanded to Luzira Prison until July 1, 2026. A 73-year-old former Uganda Ethics and Integrity Minister, Miria Matembe, has been formally charged with promoting sectarianism over remarks she allegedly made on an online media platform. According to […]
“The prosecution evidence did not attain the standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt,” the justices ruled, adding that the evidence of identification was unsafe to sustain a conviction. The Court of Appeal has quashed the murder convictions of two men, a father and his son who had each been sentenced to 45 years in prison […]
According to information available, the incident occurred when the attendant erroneously dispensed diesel into Mugumya’s petrol-powered Subaru Forester. Stabex Petrol Station in Kisoro has paid UGX 4 million in compensation to Kisoro-based journalist Mugumya Simon after one of its fuel attendants mistakenly filled his Subaru Forester with diesel instead of petrol, resulting in engine damage. […]
The court directed the Assistant Registrar to issue a renewed warrant of arrest and detention against Mugoya and ordered him to pay the costs of both the reference proceedings and the execution application. The High Court of Uganda’s Land Division has ordered the issuance of a renewed warrant of arrest and detention in civil prison […]