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By Mulengera Reporters A fresh legal battle has erupted in Uganda’s land administration sector after a Mukono-based landowner dragged the Commissioner for Land Registration back to court, accusing the government official of defying a High Court order issued nearly a year ago.   Richard Katongole has filed a contempt of court application before the High Court Land Division in Kampala, seeking …

The High Court has fixed June 22, 2026, for hearing a civil suit in which residents of Princess Anne Drive in Bugolobi are challenging the legality of a multi-storey apartment project linked to International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judge Julia Sebutinde. According to a hearing notice issued by the High Court and signed by Registrar Kintu Simon Zirintusa, the case …

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda  The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application challenging the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s nomination process for candidates seeking election to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), ruling that the matter was not amenable to judicial review and awarding costs against the applicant. In the ruling delivered on May 29, 2026, by Justice …

The High court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial of veteran opposition politician Rt Col Dr Kizza Besigye proceed within a week, despite objections from the defence that it has not been given sufficient time to prepare. Besigye is jointly charged with his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, and Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Capt Denis Oola on …

FILE Anita Among presiding over plenary The plight of former Speaker Anita Among is not merely a political controversy; it is a profound reflection on power, leadership, accountability, public trust, and the fragile nature of influence. Her rise within Uganda’s political establishment was swift and formidable, placing her among the most powerful national figures. Yet the controversies, sanctions, investigations, and …

A High Court ruling in Kenya on May 20 marks a historic step forward for the rights and recognition of transgender and intersex people. By affirming that Kenyans can seek changes to gender markers on official documents, the Court has recognized a fundamental truth: that dignity, identity, and legal recognition must go hand in hand. For too long, trans people and some …

A High Court ruling in Kenya on May 20 marks a historic step forward for the rights and recognition of transgender and intersex people. By affirming that Kenyans can seek changes to gender markers on official documents, the Court has recognized a fundamental truth: that dignity, identity, and legal recognition must go hand in hand.For too long, trans people and some intersex …

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 …

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 …

Viewers: 50,008 By Spy Uganda  The High Court in Kampala has handed the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) a significant legal victory after dismissing a politically charged case that sought to overturn the party’s endorsement of Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among and Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa as Speaker and Deputy Speaker flag bearers for the 12th Parliament. In a …