Kampala– High Court judge Emmanuel Baguma has dismissed the Fourth Bail Application filed by Opposition Politician Col (retired), Dr. Kiiza Besigye and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale facing Treason charges. In the same ruling, Baguma also declined to stay criminal proceedings against the applicants pending the hearing of their constitutional petition. Besigye and co acused persons arriving at Court today. …
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Kampala— Prof. Fredrick Sempebwa, the Senior Counsel Bar of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a strong statement reaffirming the Society’s statutory mandate and non-partisan role, amid growing debate over its involvement in matters related to Uganda’s electoral processes. Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa(Courtesy photo) In a statement dated Monday 22nd December, signed by Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa, Chairperson of the Senior …
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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, …
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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 …
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Post Views: 9 0-0x0-0-0# By Aggrey TwesigyeIn Mbararawww.mknewslink.com The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Louis Mbwatekamwa Gaffa from the Mbarara City mayoral race over questions regarding his place of residence. Mbwatekamwa, who was nominated on September 3 after fulfilling all requirements, faced a petition filed by a group of Mbarara City residents through M/s Mujurizi and Tumwesigye Advocates. The …
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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 …
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Jacqueline Mbabazi’s bid to carry the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag for the Member of Parliament seat representing older persons in Western Uganda has been nullified, sparking fresh uncertainty within the party. The dramatic development comes just weeks after the NRM Election Disputes Tribunal upheld her victory in the August 26 party primaries. Earlier this month, the Tribunal dismissed …
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AUUS Decides 2025: Brenda Ekon on Verge of Joining the Table of Top Decision Makers in University Sports | Voice of Bugerere Home Politics AUUS Decides 2025: Brenda Ekon on Verge of Joining the Table of Top Decision Makers in University Sports
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