Why the state changed charge sheet again Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME – COVER STORY | The saga of Dr Kizza Besigye’s trial has taken another twist after he was on Feb. 21 sneaked into Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and charged with treason and misprision of treason which, on conviction, carry …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye did not appear before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for further hearing of the inciting violence case. On Tuesday, Besigye wrote to Buganda Road Court Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya who is the one handling his case …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala dismissed an application in which Captain Hilman John Bosco Aleper, who was dismissed from the army with disgrace, sought his unconditional release from Kigo Prison, citing a long detention period without trial. Captain Aleper sued the Attorney General in …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr Johnson Byabashaija has transferred 52 police commanders and sent others on leave. The transferred officers include one Senior Superintendent of Prison (SSP), and eight Superintendents of Prison (SPs) while 11 are Assistant Superintendents of Prison (ASPs). SSP Samson …
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Will the Electoral Commission again plead time if it fails to ensure that these citizens register to vote in 2026? COMMENT | MICHAEL ABONEKA | Uganda has a global and regional obligation to fulfil the right to political participation for its citizens under Article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 400 Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) staff have been trained in managing violent extremism inmates. The Prison warders, wardresses and station commanders were trained alongside 50 staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as part of the program to equip security personnel with sufficient knowledge to …
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COMMENT | Samson Tinka | If reports about a planned relocation of Luzira government prison to Buikwe are true, it will be an interesting development as it offers a new start to the way the country handles criminals. I would support the decision for various reasons from land optimization, improved safety …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Busoga Diocese, Rt. Rev. Paul Naimanhe has encouraged inmates from Kirinya prisons, to positively endure the current sentences and hardships as they wait for their freedom. Naimanhe who visited inmates on Friday noted that prisoners irrespective of their present circumstances are children …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has promoted five prison officers to the highest rank of Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons (ACGP). Museveni has also promoted 182 others between the ranks of Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (ASP) to Senior Commissioner of Prisons-SCP. Those promoted to ACGP include John …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A female inmate on Wednesday killed a fellow prisoner at Luzira Maximum Prison. Joan Bainomugisa who is serving a 19-year jail term for the murder of her husband developed a quarrel with an inmate Zainabu Aguti, who was also serving a murder sentence on Wednesday …
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