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Uganda’s Commercial Court has launched an intensive two-week mediation drive aimed at resolving business disputes worth about Shs 700 billion, in what judicial officials describe as a major effort to unlock money trapped in lengthy court battles and ease pressure on the justice system. The initiative, known as a mediation settlement fortnight, was officially launched on Monday at the Commercial …

Serere– The Judiciary on Tuesday commissioned the newly constructed Serere Chief Magistrate’s Court Building in a ceremony aimed at strengthening access to justice and improving service delivery in the Teso sub-region. Lady Justice Frances Abodo at the officiating Ceremony. The event, took place at the court grounds under the theme “Justice that Listens, Serves and Resolves,” is being presided over …

On Friday, a total of 115 lawyers were on Friday enrolled as Advocates of the High Court during a ceremony held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala, officially marking their admission to the legal profession. Some of the enrolled Advocates The enrolment ceremony was presided over by HW Beatrice Stella Atingu, Registrar in charge of Special Duties at …

By Mulengera Reporters The soon-retiring Court of Appeal Judge, Dr. Fredrick Steven Martins Egonda Ntende used the Thursday session the Ugandan judiciary leadership organized to celebrate his accomplishments and see him off (having clocked 70), to call upon fellow Judicial Officers to stop their cowardice and stand firm while speaking truth to power.   Ntende, who a delegation from Makerere’s …

In what appears to be another delaying tactic by the defense in the Pastor Kayanja case, one of the suspects failed to appear in court today. This left the court with no choice but to issue an arrest warrant, as neither the suspect nor his sureties were present. Martin Kagolo (A6) failed to appear, with his lawyers claiming his phones …

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as the new Deputy Chief Justice, filling a position that has remained vacant since the elevation of Dr. Flavian Zeija to Chief Justice nearly three months ago. Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi (internet photo) The appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit …

Former Butambala County legislator and National Unity Platform (NUP) vice president for Central Uganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, alongside 24 co-accused individuals, has formally asked the International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala to grant them bail as they await trial on terrorism charges. The bail application, filed by Lukwago & Company Advocates in partnership with Alaka & Company …

The High court has dismissed an application filed by aggrieved National Resistance Movement (NRM) member, Jack Ali Nsubuga, challenging the endorsement of Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa as party flag bearers for speaker and deputy speaker positions in the upcoming 12th parliament.In a ruling delivered electronically on Monday, Civil Division judge Collins Acellam upheld preliminary objections raised by the …

× ]]]]>]]> Chaos is issuing in Isingiro West County Constituency as an MP candidate colludes with Lawyers to set LC1 Court to intimidate witnesses in an election petition case Anthony Tumwesigye together with his Lawyers are accused of allegedly setting up LC1 Court to take away the power of the High Court and victimise Arinaitwe Rauben ‘s witnesses. While the …

Court users at Nakasongola Chief Magistrate’s Court have been equipped with vital knowledge on judicial processes and alternative justice mechanisms following a public awareness campaign conducted by the Judiciary’s Registry of Communications and Public Relations. The sensitisation session, led by Mr. Abubaker Kagulire, Communications Officer, aimed at enhancing public understanding of court procedures, promoting new justice innovations, and improving service …