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In a historic move, the Court of Appeal extended its services to the Kigezi region for the first time, conducting a special session at Kabale High Court in Kabale District. The session, presided over by Uganda’s Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, marked a significant development in the legal landscape, aiming …

The Law Development Centre Court in Kampala witnessed the charging of businessman Abdul Kiyimba and his son, Hamuza Kiyimba, with incitement to violence. Despite the gravity of the charges, the duo has been granted bail following their appearance before Grade One Magistrate Martins Kirya on Monday. The charges stem from …

### Delay in Buyobo Seed Secondary School Construction Addressed by Sironko District Leaders Leaders in Sironko district have issued an official statement addressing the prolonged construction delay of Buyobo Seed Secondary School in Buyobo Sub County. The initiative, championed by Budadiri West Member of Parliament Nathan Nandala Mafabi, secured approval …

In a stern message to the residents of Gulu, Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Cosmas Okidi has strongly cautioned against engaging in acts of taking the law into their own hands. The warning follows the recent arrest of some Gulu residents who were apprehended for causing damage to the wall …

The Uganda national netball team, the She Cranes, will not participate in the 2023 African Netball Championship scheduled to commence on November 26 in Botswana. The decision, confirmed by Moses Mwase, the chairperson of the ad-hoc normalization committee for Netball, is attributed to challenges in mobilization amid recent management turmoil. …

The Special Forces Command (SFC) construction regiment assures the public of efficient and quality road maintenance in Kampala, emphasizing their commitment to cost-effective and timely completion. Lt Eng. Kikomeko Kigongo, the assistant project manager, states that they have completed 35% of the scope in two weeks, with over 40% progress …

Arua city engineer, Charles Omona, has been granted police bond following the repayment of over Shs 28 million, which he was accused of embezzling. Omona was apprehended by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) for allegedly diverting Shs 56 million from Arua City’s Treasury single account to an imprest account, …

In a decisive move by the Third Infantry Division Court Martial (DCM) in Longaroe and Nakapelimoru Sub-counties, Kotido District, three civilians have been sentenced to 60 years each for the brutal murder of the LC3 chairperson for Longaroe sub-county. The court also convicted them for the killing of Lt Issa …

In a surprising turn of events, residents of Busagula Village in Kigangazi Town Council, Bukomansimbi District, recently witnessed the resurrection of a tree that had fallen seven years ago. The tree, known locally as “omutuba,” had spent a remarkable 30 years growing before heavy rains and a storm in 2016 …

In Kabughabugha village, Rukoki sub-county, Kasese district, a member of the Local Council One court, Mr. Zeverio Mugisa, the area vice-chairperson, has been fined nine goats by the court for admitting to allegations of adultery. The charges stemmed from his involvement with the wife of Edward Kighoma, a casual laborer …