KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary launched 11 sets of video conferencing systems to streamline court proceedings and improve access to justice. This initiative aims to leverage technology to facilitate online service delivery, reduce delays, and increase efficiency in the administration of justice. It will be funded by …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The judiciary is considering co-opting retired civil servants and religious leaders to serve as mediators in disputes, to help courts quickly clear the heavy case backlogs. Justice Richard Buteera, the outgoing Deputy Chief Justice indicates as part of their broader transformation agenda; aimed at …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Flavian Zeija, on Monday launched the Court of Appeal in Mbale to bring judicial services closer to the people of the Eastern region. The court will operate at the Mbale High Court building. This move aims to reduce the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Douglas Singiza Karekona is the new Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission following his appointment by President Yoweri Museveni. He replaces Justice Benjamin Kabito, who has led the commission since September 2016. Anonymous sources indicate that Justice Singiza has already made familiarization tours at …
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Uganda’s Supreme Court in January banned the trial of civilians in military court with immediate effect. In practice, people who oppose President Yoweri Museveni remain in prison — and with even fewer ways to get out. Wakiso, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | Uganda’s Supreme Court ruled in January that …
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By promoting equitable and representative legal systems, gender-balanced judiciaries are not only improving women’s lives, they are also playing a role in ensuring fair trade practices, boosting investor confidence, and empowering women entrepreneurs. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Female-led apex courts are now driving reforms that analysts say could …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Hearing of an application for habeas corpus in the case of Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale earlier scheduled for next week, has now been moved to tomorrow at 9 am at TWED Towers. The hearing will set the stage for moving the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the judicial officers to always dispense justice in accordance with the culture and norms of the Ugandan people. In a speech read by the Prime Minister, Robina Nabanja at the opening of the New Law Year …
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“You come to someone’s house whom you have been abusing and you demand to speak….only a fool can allow you to speak. I personally told the program manager to remove you from the list of the people to talk” Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has disassociated itself from a list of new appointments of judges, including a Deputy Chief Justice, that was circulated by the media this morning. “The Judicial Service Commission wishes to disassociate itself from these publications. The Commission has established …
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