× The revision resulted from an application filed by Dr Kasasa’s children led by Moses Kanyike Kasasa and Anwar Sempira Kasasa challenging the settlement which a section of their siblings reached with the administrators of the estate of Sir Edward Mutesa the former Kabaka of Buganda. Five Justices of the Supreme Court led by Justice Percy Night Tuhaise, and others …
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Egyptian court victory for trans people seeking gender transition
In a historic judicial victory and an unprecedented step toward securing the right to health and medical care, the Administrative Judiciary Court issued a ruling in favor of the Cairo 52 Legal Research Institute’s client. This ruling is the first of its kind to vindicate transgender individuals in Egypt regarding their fundamental right to health. It annuls the negative decision and the …
Read More »High Court Upholds URA Decision, Orders Airtel to Pay Shs 1.09Bn
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda Limited to pay Shs 1.09 billion in additional taxes arising from the importation of telecommunications equipment. In a ruling delivered by Justice Stephen Mubiru, the court upheld the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) decision to reassess the value of imported equipment after questioning the declared transaction value. The dispute stems …
Read More »Gaba Murder Suspect Denies Charges in High Court
Gaba– Hundreds of residents from across Kampala, Wakiso, and surrounding districts have gathered at Gaba Community Centre to follow a public court hearing involving Christopher Okello Onyum, a 39-year-old man accused of murdering four children from Gaba Day Care Centre. Christopher okello Onyum at Makindye Magistrates Court last week (Courtesy photo) Appearing before High Court Judge Komuhangi Khaukha, Okello denied all …
Read More »High Court Kicks off with Hearing of Gaba Toddlers Killing Case in an Open Space
Kampala– The High Court of Uganda will today commence the hearing of a murder case against Christopher Okello who is accused of murdering four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Day Care Center. Christopher okello Onyum at Makindye Magistrates Court (Courtesy photo) The trial is expected to be held at Gaba Community School grounds near the scene of crime so as …
Read More »Former Minister Nandutu asks Court for Linient Sentence
Kampala– A few days after Anti Corruption High Court has convicted former Minister for state Minister for Karamoja Affairs Hon. Agness Nandutu, with offence of dealing with suspect Property, court is expected to deliver the sentence today. Hon.Agnes Nanduttu in court last year (courtesy photo) Nandutu who has been produced in Court before Lady Justice, Jane Okuo Kajuga, during mitigation, …
Read More »Uganda Supreme Court delays action on anti-gay law
‘Unforeseen circumstances’ leads to delay of scheduled challenge to Uganda law Uganda’s Constitutional Court, pictured above, upheld the majority of the AHA in an April 2024 ruling. The Supreme Court in Uganda has deferred action on a challenge of the Constitutional Court’s 2024 decision that upheld the harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) of 2023. On March 17, the Supreme Court had …
Read More »Principal Judge Abodo Leads Court Open Day in Rakai to Strengthen Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Rakai– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has today presided over a Court Open Day at the Rakai District Headquarters Grounds, reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to enhancing access to justice and intensifying the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo arriving at Rakai on Monday. Held under the theme “Justice Begins with You: Report Gender-Based …
Read More »Chief Justice Flavian Zeija Assumes Office at Supreme Court in Prayerful Ceremony
Kampala– The Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, was on Monday morning officially ushered into his chambers at the Supreme Court in a ceremony marked by prayer, reflection, and celebration. Chief Justice Flavian Zeija (File photo) The event, held at the Supreme Court, carried deep symbolic significance as the head of the Judiciary formally took his seat at the nation’s highest …
Read More »Court of Appeal Opens Mbale Criminal Session to Tackle Backlog, Expand Access to Justice
Mable- The Court of Appeal has begun a two-day criminal session in Mbale, with 30 appeals scheduled for hearing in a move aimed at improving access to justice and reducing case backlog in eastern Uganda. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire being welcomed at Mbale High Court. The session was flagged off by Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, a Justice of the Court of Appeal …
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