Masaka– The prosecution of Galiwango Musa, alias Kawesi Dauda, a resident of Ntuuma village, Kitanda Sub-county, Bukomansibi District, ended successfully on Thursday 21st May 2026, at the High Court of Uganda at Masaka, with the presiding Judge, His Lordship Charles Kasibayo, sentencing Galiwango Musa to 45 years’ imprisonment for each of the two counts of murder and 25 years’ imprisonment …
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By Aggrey Baba The Woman Representative for Bukedea District in Parliament and former Speaker Rt.Hon. Anita Annet Among now faces an expanding corruption investigation that could, if proven in court, expose her to a combined maximum sentence of up to 27 years in prison as state anti-graft agencies tighten scrutiny over her wealth, conduct, and past parliamentary transactions. The …
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By Mulengera Reporters Well briefed sources have indicated that Anita Among has suffered low blood pressure-related vulnerability and that her health has understandably not been very well lately because of the emotional stress resulting from the ongoing investigations and the cruel media publicity she has endured. She has been undergoing extreme trauma since Gen MK tweeted, reinforcing David …
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After nearly nine months in prison, eight activists who protested the East African Crude Oil Pipeline walked out of Luzira Prison last week, their release closing one legal chapter while opening a wider debate about protest, punishment and civic freedom in Uganda. They were freed on April 21, 2026, only days after being sentenced to 11 months by Her Worship …
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A new proposed law in Uganda, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is generating serious political debate after reports that it could criminalize opposition leaders, diaspora activism, and international lobbying. The bill, reportedly backed by President Yoweri Museveni’s government, introduces strict regulations on foreign influence, foreign funding, and political activity linked to Ugandans living abroad. Critics say the law is …
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A new proposed law in Uganda, the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, is generating serious political debate after reports that it could criminalize opposition leaders, diaspora activism, and international lobbying. The bill, reportedly backed by President Yoweri Museveni’s government, introduces strict regulations on foreign influence, foreign funding, and political activity linked to Ugandans living abroad. Critics say the law is …
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Swiss-Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal’s industrial empire is under fire after Ugandan authorities accused his flagship ethanol factory in the East African country of choking protected wetlands with toxic waste — a crime that could land company bosses behind bars for up to 12 years, RedPepper can report. The storm centres on PRO Industries Pte Limited, a massive ethanol and extra-neutral …
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Kampala– On Tuesday, High Court declined to deliver a ruling in Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s application seeking for bail and stay his trial untill the constitutional court pronounces itself on the matter he filed before it. Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye in court this year. (Courtesy photo) The ruling was expected to be delivered via mail on 23rd December 2025, …
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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 …
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KAMPALA– City Hall Grade one Magistrate, Nicholas Asiu has granted to bail Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima who was captured on video assaulting a Supermarket Attendant at Shell Kyanja. ASP Nsiima at City Hall Court today. The Magistrate released Nsiima on a cash bail of one Million shillings cash, well as all his sureties were bonded five million …
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