Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of an election petition that was filed against Rubaga South Member of Parliament Kato Lubwama by Habib Buwembo has been halted. Three judges of the Court of Appeal Justices Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Elizabeth Musoke and Irene Mulyagonja halted the proceedings pending the determination …
Read More »Third panel starts hearing Kato Lubwama’s election petition afresh
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new panel of Court of Appeal Justices has started hearing afresh an application by Lubaga South Legislator, Kato Lubwama seeking to block his voter Habib Buwembo from filing a petition for his dismissal from parliament for lack of the requisite academic qualifications. The new panel …
Read More »Parliament wants law to regulate judges on special assignments
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament is pushing for a legal framework regarding judicial officers who are appointed for special assignments outside the judiciary. The demand stemmed from the discussion on the Administration of Judiciary Bill which seeks to provides for powers and administrative independence of the Judiciary. Bugweri County …
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