The Judicial Service Commission has kicked off the search process for the next Deputy Chief (DCJ) Justice to replace Steven Kavuma whose term ends in September this year. The commission has advertised the highly regarded position and a few justices have been tipped for the job. Article 143 (1b) of …
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On Jan.16, a notice to resume committee sittings the following day and plenary on Wednesday was issued by clerk of parliament Jane Kibirige. Parliament had gone on abrupt recess after Speaker Rebecca Kadaga put business on hold following a court order by Deputy Justice Stephen Kavuma blocking parliament from discussing …
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Stars of anti-corruption fight caught in secret deals with President As debate rages over the controversial Shs. 6 billion reward (presidential handshake), former Attorney General (AG) Fred Ruhindi’s defence of it, might just be the winner.Ruhindi is one of the 42 select officials who received the reward from President Yoweri …
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Uganda’s Deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma has assured that public that the Court of Appeal is committed to hear and conclude all the over 140 election appeals within the stipulated time frame of six months. Kavuma, who is the head of the Court of Appeal, says the court has sufficient funds and ten justices, …
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NBS: The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has called for the withdrawal of Deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma from the defiance petition hearing currently before the Constitutional Court. The party says Justice Kavuma is an NRM Cadre and it doubts his credibility in leading the panel of justices hearing …
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