Lamwo district faces court threat as 20 councillors contest vice chairperson’s election
The lawyers contend that the approval process lacked transparency and failed to reflect the true will of council members.
Category: Court
Equity bank fraud: Officer Ijuka Marvin convicted and sentenced to twelve months
Ijuka Marvin is disqualified by the Anti-Corruption Act from holding any public office for 10 years from the date of his conviction.
3 Kalaki PDM SACCO officials remanded on extortion charge
The suspects allegedly obtained money from over 100 beneficiaries of PDM SACCO groups in Opungure parish, Kakure sub-county, during the year 2024.
Museveni appoints Moses Kaziibwe Kawumi as Deputy Chief Justice
President Museveni has also appointed Agnes Alum as Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
‘How Lango communities resolve disputes outside courts’
At Lira Chief Magistrate’s Court, the civil caseload stands at 332, criminal cases at 530, land cases at 62, and family cases at 117.
Gulu High Court burdened by nearly 2,000 cases as judiciary turns to traditional justice to ease backlog
Justice Philip Odoki explained that before the introduction of formal courts, African societies relied on community-based systems of justice that were accessible, fast, and focused on restoring relationships.
Congestion at Hoima prison remains a challenge despite increased community service efforts
Speaking during the stakeholders’ engagement aimed at enhancing community services, Justice Opyene Vicent, Hoima High Court Resident Judge, noted an increase in criminality.
Eng. Moses Michael Odongo Okune vs Olobo Odur and Polycarp Omor – updates
On April 15, it came up for a defence hearing before His Worship Geoffrey Akena. However, the complainant and his lawyer were not present in court.
UPDF soldier sentenced to 30 years for the 2024 Kole brutal murder
On June 29, 2024, Private Okello instructed his wife, Ejang Doris, whom he suspected to be in love with Opio Geoffrey, to lure Opio Geoffrey to their home, where he violently killed him.
Iron sheets! Nandutu sentenced 4 years, barred 10 years from holding public office
This sentence makes it clear that no position of authority places one above accountability,
MP Nandutu Agness to be sentenced on April 10 for OPM-iron sheets scandal
The court accordingly convicted Agnes Nandutu of dealing with suspect property contrary to section 21A(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act.
Uganda remains peaceful despite emerging threats to national security – parliament told
Richard Otto, Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured Parliament that the security situation in Uganda is very, very stable.