Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, a distinguished Ugandan scholar, satirist, and human rights advocate, has been recognized by the US Department of State as one of 10 Global Anti-Corruption Champions for his extraordinary efforts in promoting transparency and accountability. Popularly known by his pen name, Spire, Dr. Ssentongo is celebrated for …
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Project-affected Persons (PAPs) under the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) in Kikuube protested on Monday, demanding the immediate halt of the entire project. The 1,443km crude oil export pipeline will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga port in Tanzania. More …
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The General Court Martial has further remanded Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, to Luzira Prison until January 7,, 2025, as they face charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and firearms. The remand followed submissions by their legal team, led by Erias Lukwago and Eron …
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Members of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye’s legal team have reported the alleged abduction of their colleague, Retired Major Ronald Iduli. According to lawyer Eron Kiiza, Major Iduli was picked up from his home in Bulenga around 4:00 am this morning by military personnel, accompanied by police officers. Kiiza explained that …
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The High Court in Kampala dismissed an application in which Captain Hilman John Bosco Aleper, who was dismissed from the army with disgrace, sought his unconditional release from Kigo Prison, citing a long detention period without trial. Captain Aleper sued the Attorney General in early 2024 saying that he had …
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The Uganda Law Council has declined to grant a practicing license to Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua Wangari, who sought to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye in a controversial case before the Makindye General Court Martial. Dr. Besigye is charged with illegal possession of ammunition and a firearm in Kenya. In a …
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The case in which two city lawyers are accused of forgery has taken a new twist after a prominent law firm has been implicated for alleged convenience in misleading court. In the letter dated December 3, 2024 to the Inspector of Courts, pastor Daniel Walugembe has accused the lawyers, Robert …
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A lawyer and member of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has demanded that the ULS Elections Committee disqualify five candidates who were nominated to participate in the election of their representatives to the Judicial Service Commission citing contravention of the law. In a December 9,2024 petition, Nicholas Paul Kafuko, an …
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On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Ugandan superstar John Blaq filled 237 Sackville Street in Toronto, Canada, with his captivating maiden concert, marking a historic milestone in his blossoming international career. Known for his deep bass vocals, dancehall hits, and the iconic catchphrase “Aya Basi,” the singer delivered an electrifying performance …
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The plight of 72-year-old Namuddu Ruth has become a powerful symbol of the struggles many Ugandans face under a system rife with injustice and impunity. In June, Namuddu’s home and rental properties were demolished by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) as part of a disputed clearance operation, leaving her …
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