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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four Justices of the Supreme Court, Monica Mugenyi, Catherine Bamugemereire, Elizabeth Musoke and Percy Night Tuhaise have ruled that the military courts are not independent courts of judicature that can fairly dispense justice. In their ruling, the three justices point out the way the judges …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has rejected an application filed by State Minister for Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi, seeking a constitutional reference regarding his alleged involvement in diverting iron sheets meant for vulnerable people in Karamoja. On Tuesday, Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga dismissed the …

SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea’s prosecution indicted arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol on an insurrection charge, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday. Yoon was put on trial in custody as the suspected ringleader of insurrection, becoming the country’s first incumbent president to be formally arrested and indicted. Yoon was accused …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has charged two officials from Kaliro District and an official from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development with causing a 1.5 billion shillings financial loss to the Government of Uganda. They are, Rebecca Kwagala, the Principal …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) Isaac Ssemakadde, has petitioned the High Court seeking to set aside the summons issued against him by Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi on charges of insulting the modesty of a woman. The summons were …

Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 12 sugar millers in Uganda face closure following a ruling by the High Court that they were established illegally. The Monday ruling in the case, “Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association (USMA) Limited v Attorney General and three 3 Others”, faulted the government for …

Buganda Road Blocked as Besigye Stands Trial For Inciting Violence Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces cordoned off roads leading to Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court this morning as opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye appeared in court for trial. Besigye, along with Samuel Lubega Mukaaku, is charged with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi of Buganda Road Court has summoned Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde to appear before the court and explain his alleged derogatory remarks about the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). According to court documents, Ssemakadde is accused of making the …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Swarms of bees caused chaos on Tuesday, halting court proceedings at Abim Magistrates Court and triggering a stampede in South Division, Moroto Municipality, resulting in injuries to several individuals. In Abim, the bees invaded the courtroom around midday, creating widespread panic. Court staff, prison officers, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Military Prosecutors have added treachery charges against Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya. The duo was initially charged with unlawful possession of ammunition and firearms. The amended charges now include Captain Denis Ola, a serving officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces …