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18:35
18:35

Alarm over Low Staffing at Bushenyi High Court Launch Judiciary Uganda 4 1

Asaph Barigye Rukundo, the Bwatogo LC1 Chairperson said the High Court circuit will save them from trekking long distances to Mbarara for justice, but asked the resident Judge to provide court workers tags with their names to eliminate masqueraders.
08:31
08:31

Judiciary Launches Bushenyi High Court Circuit Judiciary Uganda 12

The Bushenyi High Court Circuit will cater to the districts of Rubirizi, Sheema, Buhweju, Mitooma, and Bushenyi, aligning with the theme of Enhancing Judicial Accountability and Access to Justice.
08:12
08:12

Principal Judge Warns Lawyers Failing Mediation of Cases Judiciary Uganda 2 2

Expressing disappointment at the escalating rates of domestic violence and land disputes in the district, Nasiima attributed some cases to lawyers who threaten legal action if mediation is sought.
15:55
15:55

Fear No Law - Chief Justice Urges New Judges Judiciary Uganda 3

The CJ revealed plans to decentralize the Inspectorate of Court to enhance supervision, ensure judicial accountability, and combat corruption. Drawing an analogy from the Bible, Dollo emphasized the need for judicial officers to uphold their responsibilities transparently.
12:34
12:34

Buteera Tasks Court of Appeal, Supreme Court Judges on Team Work, Respect Judiciary Uganda 3

Speaking at the closure of the induction and retreat for judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court on Friday, Buteera said that it was important that each of the judges took care of each other’s emotions as they went on with their work, even if disagreed.
08:08
08:08

Chief Justice Outlines Strategies to Address Delays, Case Backlog Judiciary Uganda 4 2 Top story

Speaking at a five-day induction/retreat for 28 judges elevated to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, as well as newly appointed judges, Dollo announced plans to decentralize the Court of Appeal by creating regional circuits in Mbale, Gulu, Jinja, Mbarara, and Fort Portal.
10:31
10:31

Judges Demand Expansion of Electronic Court System to Improve Efficiency Judiciary Uganda 2 2

Despite the considerable number of cases that would be adjudicated digitally, the system is installed in only one courtroom, hence frustrating its effectiveness.
08:47
08:47

Chief Justice Against Retirement of High Court Judges at 65 Judiciary Uganda 2 4

The Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny Dollo has castigated the retirement of High Court Judges at sixty-five years, adding that if he had authority this is something he would change.
13:01
13:01

Court Orders Inventory On Disputed Land in Mpigi Judiciary Uganda 1

Two landlords Rashidah Ndagire and Sarah Kiyemba who are sisters sued 100 residents of Buwere ‘A’, Nabiteete Parish in Buwama Town Council for alleged trespass.
20:16
20:16

Senior Police Officer Remanded for 'Blatant' Murder of Businessman in Kira Judiciary Uganda 2

The state alleges that in the month of August this year, ASP Owor shot dead Ssebyala after knocking the victim's stationary car after which a disagreement ensued.
16:55
16:55

COVID-19 Jab: Family Sues Govt, School Over Death Of Teenager Judiciary Uganda 2 1 Top story

Through her lawyers of Alto Advocates, Nalwadda is seeking special damages for negligence, unauthorized COVID-19 vaccination of a minor, loss of life, loss of dependency, care, pain, and suffering. It is alleged that Luyinda developed complications after receiving the first dose of Pfizer on February 8, 2022, which eventually led to his death.
11:17
11:17

Former Candidates Gear Up for Soroti City East By-Election Court of Appeal 1 4

On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court judgment nullifying the election of Moses Attan as the Soroti City East Member of Parliament. The Court of Appeal Judges Cheborion Barishaki, Stephen Musota, and Christopher Gashirabake also ordered Electoral Commission to conduct by-elections for Soroti City East.
12:42
12:42

Hearing of Gomba Election Case Yet to Be Fixed Judiciary Uganda 2 1

Hearing of the case in which opposition National Unity Platform - NUP candidate Betty Ssentamu, is challenging the victory of National Resistance Movement's Sylvia Nayebale for Gomba District Woman Member of Parliament will be fixed for hearing after Court of Appeal concludes its cases.
17:03
17:03

Allocation of Land to Judiciary in Mbarara Takes New Twist Court of Appeal 3

On Thursday, during the Mbarara City Council meeting, the councilors unanimously approved a motion to provide land measuring 1.5 acres located in Kakiika ward, Mbarara City North Division to the Judiciary.
16:26
16:26

Mbarara District Agrees to Allocate Land for Court of Appeal Construction Judiciary Uganda 1 1

The district leadership had earlier opposed the allocation claiming that the Judiciary did not follow the right procedure in requesting the land. The Judiciary had initially written to Mbarara city which had responded by allocating one acre of land.
14:16
14:16

Right to Food Ignored in Uganda’s Laws-Legal Experts Judiciary Uganda 1 3

Dr Kabumba Busingye a Lecturer of Law at Makerere University said food is identity, culture and politics but there’s no substantive chapter in Uganda’s constitution that spells out the right to food.
18:57
18:57

Masaka Judges Abstain from Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana’s Bail Applications Judiciary Uganda 1 2

The two legislators were arrested and detained on charges of murder, attempted murder and aiding and abetting terrorism, stemming from their alleged involvement in the recent killings in the Greater Masaka region which claimed more than 25 lives between July and September this year.
17:44
17:44

Victims of Security Brutality in Masaka Struggle to Get Justice Judiciary Uganda 2 3

Jamiru Walugembe, the Chairperson of Kimayanya B cell in Kimanya-Kabonera division and one of the victims sued the Chief Defense of Forces-CDF, the Kasijjagirwa UPDF Armored Brigade Commander Brigadier General Deus Sande, and the Brigade Intelligence Officer Major Fred Kasimoni Mushabo, over torture he suffered in the hands of the military.
15:00
15:00

Lockdown Delays Operation of Luwero High Court Judiciary Uganda 1

Jameson Karemani the Public Relations Officer of Judiciary says that the delay is due to the ongoing COVID 19 lockdown. He however noted that immediately after the lockdown is relaxed, the Judiciary will deploy a judge and start operations as other requirements are put in place.
12:14
12:14

Deadline for Swearing in of Local Gov’t Leaders Set Chief Magistrates

Langa reminded the Chief Magistrates that swearing in of incoming District Executive Committees must be conducted within seven days from May 12th 2021 in accordance with Section 169 of the Local Government Act, and to ensure its completed by 19th May 2021.
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