Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The founder members of Iteso Cultural Union-ICU have run to Soroti high court to block the installation of Paul Sande Emolot as the acting Emorimor. The team that comprises seven members is led by William Alloch Akol, the chairperson of ICU. They are Joyce Asekenye, …
Read More »Hearing of Soroti election petitions pushed to Wednesday
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of election petitions in Soroti High Court has been pushed to Wednesday to allow judges to peruse through the files. The court in Soroti has nine petitions filed from voting areas in Teso and Karamoja sub-regions which will be heard by Justice Jane …
Read More »Dokolo East MP seeks to overturned rival’s victory
Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The incumbent Dokolo East County Member of Parliament, Samson Lokeris has petitioned Soroti High Court seeking to overturn the election of his rival, Emmanuel Komol in the just concluded elections. Through Alaka and Company Advocates, Lokeris wants High court to declare that Komol wasn’t validly …
Read More »Trial of Lira Asian traders shifted to Soroti high court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of two Asian traders accused of allegedly murdering an 11-year-old pupil in Kole District has been shifted to Soroti High Court. The suspects, Vayas Fravey 27, and Madmay Gaga 22, all cotton traders in Lira town are accused of killing Dickens Okello in …
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