Court

President Museveni has also appointed Agnes Alum as Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.

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.

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.

Speaking during the stakeholders’ engagement aimed at enhancing community services, Justice Opyene Vicent, Hoima High Court Resident Judge, noted an increase in criminality.

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. 

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.

This sentence makes it clear that no position of authority places one above accountability,

The court accordingly convicted Agnes Nandutu of dealing with suspect property contrary to section 21A(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act.

On Thursday last week, the Albertine region police PRO Julius Allan Hakiza confirmed the arrest of five people in connection with the theft of drugs at Kapapi Health Centre III.

The exercise is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery and uphold standards in the administration of justice.

The prosecution is led by Senior State Attorney Stephen Ariong and State Attorney Joan Gaswaga, both attached to the ODPP.