Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community Confederation of Constitutional experts led by former Ugandan Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki has today interfaced with the Judiciary of Uganda soliciting their views on what they want considered in the regional constitution. The Confederation put in place in 2018 is currently …
Read More »DPP withdraws charges against 19 Muslims accused of Treason
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The Director of Public Prosecutions Mike Chibita has dropped treason charges against nineteen Muslim suspects who have been on remand at Luzira prison since 2014. According to a withdrawal letter dated March 23, 2018, DPP says he is no longer interested in prosecuting the …
Read More »DPP threatens to close offices over staff shortage
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has threatened to close its offices across the country over inadequate staff. DPP Mike Chibita says that his office has for years been grappling with shortage of staff now totaling to 600 personnel in their upcountry offices and …
Read More »VIDEO: DPP withdraws Maj. Kiggundu murder charges against four
VIDEO: DPP withdraws Maj. Kiggundu murder charges against four Kampala, Uganda | NTV UGANDA | The Director of Public Prosecutions Mike Chibita has formally withdrawn charges of the murder of Maj. Muhammad Kiggundu against four suspects, that were pending in the High court. State prosecutor Lillian Omara presented the withdrawal letter …
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