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By Our Reporter Kampala: City tycoon Mukesh Shukla, popularly known as Mukesh, is once again at the centre of a long-running legal storm as alleged property mafias intensify efforts to frustrate his multimillion-dollar business empire through protracted court battles dating back to 2009. At the heart of the dispute is Shumuk House, a prime commercial property on Colville Street in …

Kampala — High Court Judge Joyce Kavuma is set to deliver her ruling tomorrow, Friday, January 9, 2026, in a case filed by a group of senior Democratic Party (DP) members led by Bukoto Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Richard Ssebamala. Hon. Richard Ssebamala The applicants are challenging the manner in which the recent Democratic Party National Delegates Conference was …

Kampala — The High Court has dismissed an appeal by Lwemiyaga Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon. Theodore Ssekikuubo, challenging the nomination of Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande, clearing the two to face off in the upcoming parliamentary elections. A montage of Theodore Ssekikuubo and Brig General Emmanuel Rwashande. (Courtesy photo) In a ruling delivered by High Court Judge Joyce Kavuma, …

Kampala– The state Prosecution has asked the High court criminal division Judge, Emmanuel Baguma not to grant bail to Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye over fears that he’s most likely to abscond. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Dr Kiiza Besigye arriving at High Court a few months back. This came after Besigye’s legal team led by Earnest Kalibbala requested court to …

By Isaac Ssemakadde, This decision is a classic illustration of how formalism continues to masquerade as fidelity to the law in Uganda’s electoral jurisprudence. Mathias Walukagga (courtesy photo) The court insists almost ritualistically that an expired academic certificate at the time of nomination is fatal. One is left wondering whether elections are meant to be contests of ideas and leadership, …

Kampala– High Court Judge, Simon Peter Kinobe has dismissed a petition in which Singer Mathias Walukagga was challenging the decision of the Electoral Commission (EC) that denominated him from the official list of contestants for Busiro East Parliamentary seat. Mathias Walukagga A week back, the Electoral Commission ruled in favor of John Lubowa Kilimiro, a registered voter in who brought …

The Uganda Law Society has appealed to the Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, and the Justices of the Supreme Court to urgently deliver a long-awaited judgment in a five-year-old constitutional appeal involving the Attorney General and jailed former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Kazinda. Geoffrey Kazinda (Courtesy photo) In a letter dated December 17th/2025 and addressed …

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Kampala– The High Court Civil Division judge Simon Peter Kinobe has set the 22 December 2025 as the date on which he will deliver his ruling in an a matter filed by Busiro East hopeful Mathias Walukagga challenging Electoral Commission’s actions of disqualifying him due to Academic qualifications. Counsel Luganda Kulya addressing the press at High Court Tweed Towers. This …

Post Views: 420 By Aggrey TwesigyeIn Mbararawww.mknewslink.com Hope Maurishia, an independent candidate contesting for the mbarara district woman Member of Parliament seat, has petitioned the High court in Kampala seeking a judicial review of a decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) that dismissed her complaint against the NRM flag bearer, Loydah Muhimbura Kyarikunda. Maurishia had earlier petitioned the EC …