House in disarray: Court issues injunction stopping UJA 2023 elections

By Wod Omoro Kampala – The Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala has issued an interim injunction halting the forthcoming elections for journalists’ body, Uganda Journalists Association. Five journalists including Abubaker Lubowa, Zambaali Blasio Mukasa, Emmanuel Nkata, Hasifu Ssekiwunga and Martin Kimbowa dragged UJA president Mathias Rukundo and
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Reputation at stake! Pastor Kayanja vows to drag NDA to court over tickoff saga

By Our reporter Kampala – Miracle Centre Cathedral lead Pastor Robert Kayanja has served National Drug Authority (NDA) and their Public Relations Manager, Abiaz Rwamiri, demanding an apology lest he drags the two parties to courts of law. Through his legal team of Katende, Sempebwa and Company Advocates, Pastor Kayanja
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Shell dragged to court over environmental management question

By Agencies Shell leadership has been accused of mismanaging risks in particular climate change. Corporations have faced a growing number of climate-related lawsuits in recent years as they come under pressure to step up efforts to curb global warming. Shell was already ordered by a Dutch court in 2021 to slash
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Alcoholic drinks control bill is an attack on the freedom to socialize, and industry players:

By Wod Omoro Kampala – Alcohol manufacturers in Uganda have expressed reservations about the proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, saying that it is “diversionary” and “regressive.” The manufacturers were holding a stakeholders’ meeting with the drafter of the bill, Sarah Opendi, who is also the Tororo woman Member of Parliament.
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Muhabura diocese C.O.U head of laity to sue seven fellow Christians, demands Ugx1.5b compensation

By Libino Byamukama Kisoro – The Church of Uganda provincial head of laity, Tereraho John has issued a notice of intention to sue seven fellow Christians from Muhabura diocese over defamation. He is demanding Ugx1.5b and an apology from the Christians for allegedly defaming him. Tereraho, through his lawyers Andrew
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Kafta Queen convicted and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for aggravated torture

By Wod Omoro Kampala – On 31st January 2023, Kafta Queen appeared before the Chief Magistrates Court at Kira before Her Worship Roseline Nsenge and pleaded guilty to the charge of aggravated torture. She was accordingly convicted on her own plea of guilt and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. The
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Parliament: MPs praise Justice Aweri Opio’s humility and selflessness

By Wod Omoro Kampala – Parliament has paid tribute to Justice Rubby Aweri Opio, the Justice of the Supreme Court who passed away on Wednesday last week. During a special sitting to pay tribute to him held on Tuesday, the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, the
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Serve your sentence! High Court trashes Male Mabirizi’s bail application

By Wod Omoro The criminal division of the High Court  Criminal  has trashed jailed lawyer Male Mabirizi’s hopes of getting bail noting that the right is only available for accused persons not criminals who are already convicted. The background of this application is that Mabirizi was convicted and sentenced by
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Uganda charges US parents over torture of foster son

Ugandan authorities have charged two US foster parents with committing “aggravated torture” against their 10-year-old son, police said Tuesday. The couple, both 32 years old, were charged on Friday and remanded to Luzira Prison, a maximum security facility on the outskirts of the capital Kampala, police said in a statement.
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URA penalises fraudulent clearing agent for false tax declaration

By Wod Omoro As URA continues to hunt for tax evaders around the country, Ahmed Kasule, a renowned director of Kasuline limited fell prey to the operations following information that he had knowingly and fraudulently registered a motor vehicle in 2018 with an intention to reduce his tax liability. Denis
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