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Assistant DPP found dead at home

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kasangati Division are investigating the sudden death of Fatumah Bbuye Nabiwemba, an Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions. Nabiwemba was found dead in her home in Wampeewo, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident …

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DPP moves to amend Besigye charge sheet

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has informed the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court of its intention to amend the treason charges against opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, and his co-accused Obeid Lutale, and Captain Denis Oola. However, the amendment was not …

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DPP withdraws charges against Arinaitwe Bwana

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn charges against Detective Superintendent of Police Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana, who was accused of aggravated trafficking in persons contrary to the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2009. The charges were withdrawn on Tuesday before the International Crimes …

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MPs reject DPP’s budget over poor case management

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee have rejected the budget proposals of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), citing inefficiency, political interference, and a failure to uphold professional standards. During a heated budget review session on Tuesday, …

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DPP seeks court permission to access Besigye’s phones

The prosecution wanted application to be heard today, but the defense lawyers led by Frederick Mpanga and Erias Lukwago objected, saying that they were served on Thursday and that their clients haven’t gotten an opportunity to look through it. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions …

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Now, Chief Magistrate summons ULS President Ssemakadde

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 …

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