By Isaac K. Ssemakadde Why shouldn’t the public be fully, promptly, and proactively informed about the activities of the JSC? The controversy surrounding theannouncement of Justice StevenKavuma’s appointment as Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda (DCJ) by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has spotlighted once again the opaque and archaic manner in …
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By Joan Akello Five judges of the constitutional court have this afternoon nullified the Anti-homosexuality Act 2014 due to lack of quorum in parliament on December 20, 2013 when it was passed. At 12:34, the panel of judges including the Acting Deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma, Augustine Nshimye, Eldad Mwangusya, …
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By Joan Akello Candidates must be willing to work long hours for low pay Since Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki clocked 70 years on March 23, a day after the death of his acting deputy Constance KategayaByamugisha, reshaping the leadership of the judiciary in Uganda has become urgent. Although still in …
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