According to the order signed by the Assistant Registrar Criminal Division of the High Court Godfrey Ngobi Ssalaamu which URN has seen, the prisons is directed to deliver Kiiza on March 25th 2025 at 9am before Justice Michael Elubu without fail.
Minister Mao condemned the heavy military and security presence that perpetrated violence against journalists and the voters. He emphasized that the army should stay within its boundaries .
Police have so far arrested Magambo and Kalanzi to help in investigations. Patrick Onyango the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, said Magambo and Kalanzi are being held at Kira Road police.
Buteera indicates that out that the courts of law have 173,628 cases pending, some of which he indicated that are backlogged. However, the Deputy Chief Justice believes that the use of video conferencing will help reduce this backlog and improve access to justice.
A High Court in Moyo will serve the districts of Moyo, Yumbe, Obongi, and Adjumani, while another in Nebbi will serve Zombo, Nebbi, Pakwach, and Madi Okollo.
Ronald Masembe a resident of Busula trading center in Luwero district was arrested after he was accused of masterminding the theft of hundreds of cattle. This followed reports that he was named in several cases of cattle thefts in Nakasongola, Masindi,Luwero and Kiryandongo districts.
The court of appeal panel, comprising Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Lady Justice Eva Luswata, and Justice Oscar Kihika, delivered the ruling on Thursday, nearly seven years after the incident.
The charges were withdrawn before the City Hall Court presided over by the Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu when the matter in which the musician and two others are accused of assaulting Dr Tonny Stone Luggya came up for mention.
During a field visit on Wednesday to monitor projects supported by the Swedish Government in Vurra Sub-County, Arua district, Dousa explained that access to justice is fundamental to the functioning of any state.
According to Resident Judge Phillips Willebrord Mwaka, the court has made significant progress in managing its caseload despite the challenges posed by the inherited cases. "The court has worked tirelessly to clear the backlog of cases inherited from Gulu High Court Circuit," Mwaka said. "We have also registered 1,137 new cases, which is a testament to the growing trust in the court by the people of Kitgum and surrounding districts."
The Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu issued the orders on Wednesday following a request by Muhangi's lawyer, Robert Rutaro, to allow his client to resolve the dispute outside court.
During a meeting held on March 18, 2025, local officials accused the office of absenteeism and mishandling cases, with allegations of corruption at an all-time high.
In 2016, the former Masaka High Court Judge Flavian Zeija, sentenced Byakaye to 32 years prison sentence after he was convicted of sodomizing the 9-year-old boy, whom he intercepted at the Golf Course in Masaka city. On his sentencing, the trial High Court ruled that the convict committed a beastly act on the victim who is also minor, which qualified him to get a severe sentence to send a warning signal to other would-be offenders.
Isaac Nduggwa, a legal officer with the JSC, noted that many people are dissatisfied with court processes due to a lack of legal awareness in the communities. He observed that most corruption in courts is often fueled by both court officials and the public, stating that some individuals attempt to influence rulings in their favor.
Many participants, speaking in the local Lugbara dialect, complained that cases have dragged on for five to ten years without justification, while others reported that their case files had gone missing—both in court and at the police stations where criminal cases were initially registered.
According to the prosecution, on January 6th, 2025, when Ocan and the deceased got into a quarrel. In a fit of rage, Ocan allegedly picked up a piece of firewood and hit Odongo on the head, killing him instantly.
Justice Richard Buteera, the outgoing Deputy Chief Justice indicates as part of their broader transformation agenda; aimed at improving access to justice, the Judiciary found it proper to deepen the use of the Alternative Dispute Resolution-ADR mechanism that saves on time and financial resources wasted in the typical long litigation processes.
