KAMPALA– Lawyers representing Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye have challenged the High court judge Emmanuel Baguma to cite out any clause in Ugandan laws that bars a suspect from addressing his or her concerns orally before a competent court of law. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Col (Rtd) Kiiza Besigye in court during their appearance on court mid this year. (Courtesy photo) …
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By Amos Tayebwa – Mbarara A dispute has erupted between the office of the Mbarara City Resident Commissioner (RCC) and Mbarara City Council leaders over the organisation of barazas (public accountability meetings), leaving residents confused and divided. At the start of this week, both the RCC’s office and the City Council rolled out separate schedules for barazas, each claiming …
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By Jumah Kakomo The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced changes to the schedule for the nomination of presidential candidates and Members of Parliament (MPs) ahead of the 2025 general elections. According to Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the IEC, the nomination of presidential candidates will now take place earlier than initially planned, on September 23rd–24th, 2025, instead of …
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