Katanga case trial delayed by poor internet connection

The hearing of the case in which Molly Katanga is accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga faced a setback as proceedings failed to resume due to poor internet connectivity. The connection was crucial for linking Molly currently incarcerated at Luzira Women’s Prison, to the virtual hearing via Zoom before
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DPP Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo commends staff in regional offices

KABALE – This week, the top Management team of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), led by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, made official visits to ODPP offices in the Kabale Region. During this tour of duty, the team paid a visit
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Makindye court acquits 4 on charges of fraudulent obtaining of Land Titles

Makindye Magistrates Court has acquitted four individuals who have been facing charges of fraudulent procurement of title on NSSF land. The five who have been acquited are Bogere Moses , Lubowa Muhammad Kityo, Namanya Betty , Nakanwagi Daphine and Onyango Patrick. Prosecution in the matter has been alleging that between
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Court dismisses Byarugaba case against Minister Amongi and NSSF MD Ayota

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed the case in which former Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (nssf) Richard Byarugaba was challenging the decision not to renew his contract. The Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana on Friday dismissed the case on grounds that the decision by the Labour
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Kampala Businessman Mukesh Shakul troubles deepen as court issues last chance to raise 7.6B Bank

By Our Reporter Kampala – It’s only the coming back of Jesus Christ of Nazareth or Mohammed of Mecca that can rescue Kampala Businessman Mr. Shakul Mukesh as Court has given him only 30 days to raise a total of 7.6B as the accumulated loan he previously got from Bank
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Katanga murder: Court sets date to hear widow’s bail application

The High Court in Kampala has scheduled April 9, 2024, for the hearing to decide on a bail application filed by Molly Katanga, 54, who stands accused of murdering her husband, Henry Katanga. Molly Katanga, who did not physically attend court proceedings but joined via video conference at Luzira Women’s
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Constitutional Court upholds Anti-Homosexuality Act, petitioners threaten to appeal

By Our Reporter Kampala – The Constitutional Court on Wednesday delivered its decision in the Consolidated Petitions No. 14, 15, 16 & 85 of 2023 and declared that the Anti Homosexuality Act of 2023 complies with the Constitution of Uganda except in only four aspects. The decision was delivered by
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Five Arua Post Bank officials released on bail

By Andrew Cohen Amvesi ARUA. The five officials of Post Bank Arua branch who were recently arrested over allegations of theft of over shs130m have been released on court bail. This is after the officials pleaded not guilty to the two counts of stealing money worth shs138m and conspiring to make
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Former Student donates scholastic materials to Pupils of former school, calls for more intervention

By Innocent Ruhangariyo In a heartwarming gesture of generosity, Jane Tumushabe, an old girl from Bugongi Primary School, through Mercy Twikirize the Director Hadassah Girls Empowerment project has today donated over 83 school bags mounted to 1.8million shillings to pupils of Bugongi Primary School in need to support their education.
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Katatumba family wants Businessman Mukesh out of Shumuk house after losing legal battle

By Our Reporter KAMPALA – In November this year, High court judge Justice Esta Nambayo of Civil Division’s court directed controversial city businessman Mukesh Shukla to pay costs and damages to Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka after dismissing his Shs50bn case resulting from his business rivalry with late Bonny Mwebesa Katatumba.
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