Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Special Supreme Court on Wednesday held a special session pay tribute to the Late Hon. Justice George Wilson Kanyeihamba, retired Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 14, at the age of 85 was a Justice of the …
Read More »Kamoga Land Fraud Case: Supreme Court okays trial of broker
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the prosecution of city property broker Muhamadi Kamoga over allegations of fraud and forgery related to a 200-acre land dispute in Garuga, Wakiso District. In a ruling delivered by Justice Monica Mugenyi, sitting as a Single Judge, the …
Read More »Trump administration files appeal to Supreme Court over federal mass firings
SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | The U.S. Trump administration on Monday filed an appeal with the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the federal court’s injunction that had prevented federal agencies from carrying out large-scale workforce reductions and reorganizations. In the appeal, U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer argued that “controlling the …
Read More »🟥YES: Parliament okays Military Court to try civilians
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025 is set to sail through parliament, with legislators okaying civilians to be tried in military courts. The bill seeks to amend the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Act to streamline the composition of the organs and structures …
Read More »Supreme Court dismisses Nzeyi’s appeal against take over of National Bank of Commerce
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court in Kampala has dismissed businessman Humphrey Nzeyi’s appeal against the Bank of Uganda (BOU) and the government for the illegal takeover, sale, and subsequent liquidation of the National Bank of Commerce. The Supreme Court, presided over by seven justices led by …
Read More »Democrats win expensive Wisconsin Supreme Court race
WASHINGTON | XINHUA | Democrats won an expensive Wisconsin Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two House seats in Florida, in the first major elections of the year, which were held on Tuesday. Susan Crawford, a county circuit judge who was supported by Democrats, emerged as the winner in …
Read More »DPP issues circular on Supreme Court’s ruling on civilians in Military Courts
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has issued a circular to all prosecutors with guidance on implementing the Supreme Court’s judgment that prohibits the trial of civilians in military courts. According to Circular No. 1/2025, the Supreme Court’s ruling, delivered on …
Read More »CDF Muhoozi slams Supreme Court ruling
Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief of Defense Forces, General Kainerugaba Muhoozi, has criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling that banned the trial of civilians in Military Courts, arguing that the decision undermines the vision and mandate of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF). Muhoozi expressed his shock over …
Read More »AG seeks Chief Justice’s guidance on implementing decision on military trials
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has written to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy seeking guidance on the implementation of the Supreme Court decision that banned the trial of Civilians in the General Court Martial. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, Kiwanuka indicated that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) …
Read More »Gov’t fails to present update on long detentions without trial
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs has been directed to present before Parliament, a statement on prolonged pre-trial detention within a week. Government was expected to present the statement to the House on Tuesday, 04 February 2025. The statement was supposed to provide …
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