Tag Archives: Court

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post | Kampala — 28 October 2025 Ugandans are increasingly disillusioned with the Electoral Commission (EC), as recent events suggest that the institution’s independence is being compromised. Allegations of bias, manipulation, and unlawful conduct have surfaced, casting doubt on the credibility of the upcoming 2026 general elections. Ongoing Court Cases Involving EC Chairperson Justice …

The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has committed Jolin Kanoheri Rugari wife to Zimbabwe’s Honorary Consul in Uganda, Chris Rugari to the High Court for trial on the charge of murdering their two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari, eight months ago. Grade One Magistrate Frank Namanya committed Kanoheri and her housemaid Robinah Nabbanja to face murder charges after the Prosecutors reported that the …

The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has committed Jolin Kanoheri Rugari wife to Zimbabwe’s Honorary Consul in Uganda, Chris Rugari to the High Court for trial on the charge of murdering their two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari, eight months ago. Grade One Magistrate Frank Namanya committed Kanoheri and her housemaid Robinah Nabbanja to face murder charges after the Prosecutors reported that the …

The leadership of the Land Division of the High Court is yet to hear and determine a case in which a city pastor is accusing Makerere University of defying court orders. In February 2025, the Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court has the power to determine complaints regarding violation of its orders. “It was erroneous for the trial …

By Hannah Marion Namukasa The leadership of the Land Division of the High Court is yet to hear and determine a case in which a city pastor is accusing Makerere University of defying court orders.  In February 2025, the Court of Appeal ruled that the High Court has the power to determine complaints regarding violation of its orders.  “It was …

The Fort Portal High Court was the venue for a spirited Regional Court Coordination Committee (RCCC) meeting that brought together judicial officers, state attorneys, police, prisons, probation officers, advocates, and other justice sector stakeholders from across the Rwenzori Region. Wooden Gavel The meeting was co-chaired by Justice Vincent Emmy Mugabo, Head of Circuit, and Justice Vincent Wagona, Resident Judge. HW …

Entebbe — Justices of the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court have begun a week-long induction and training programme aimed at improving the delivery of justice and addressing the persistent backlog of cases. The five-day training, taking place at the Imperial Golf Course Hotel in Entebbe, was officially opened by the Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, who emphasized the importance of …

KAMPALA– Uganda Law Society (ULS) with five of its Council Members have filed appeal against High Court decision, delivered this week, suspending the Association’s elections for its representatives at at Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on top of issuing several directives. Wooden Gavel In the decision of Justice Bernard Namanya delivered on Wednesday, he issued an Injunction barring any of the council …

KAMPALA-High Court Judge Bernard Namanya has issued a temporary injunction has issued a temporary Injunction restraining Uganda Law Society, it’s members and other officials from convening any General meeting until the matter before court is fully heard and disposed off. Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde Kimaze (photo by URN) “That a temporary injunction is hereby issued restraining the Uganda …

The High Court in Kampala has issued a temporary injunction stopping City Oil Uganda Limited and its associates from dealing in a disputed piece of land in Entebbe, ruling that the property must remain untouched until the conclusion of a pending suit. In her ruling, Deputy Registrar Josephine Kabasinguzi Kayondo of the Land Division said the injunction was necessary “to …