Tag Archives: Justice

Christopher Okello Onyum in court On May 4, 2026, I put down my 55-page decision in Okello v Uganda, Criminal Case No. 0132 of 2026. This is one of those cases that perhaps will re-echo this country’s commitment to fostering the rule of law, a trial that commenced shortly after April 2, 2026 and was concluded on April 30, 2026. …

Kampala — Members of the International Association of Women Judges – Uganda Chapter (IAWJ-UC) have elected a new leadership team during their Elective Annual General Meeting, ushering in a fresh mandate to steer the association’s work. Some of the female Judicial officers who attended the event. Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya was elevated from Vice President to President, while Joyce Kavuma was …

New report shows LGBTQ Ugandans fear police reprisals when making complaints Uganda Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma (Photo courtesy of Business Times Uganda) A new study by the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) has revealed that Uganda‘s Anti-Homosexuality Act has had a far-reaching negative impact on the ability of LGBTQ+ persons to access justice. Rather than enhancing public order …

New report shows LGBTQ Ugandans fear police reprisals when making complaintsUganda Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma (Photo courtesy of Business Times Uganda) A new study by the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) has revealed that Uganda‘s Anti-Homosexuality Act has had a far-reaching negative impact on the ability of LGBTQ+ persons to access justice. Rather than enhancing public order or …

Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda A total of 113 lawyers have officially been enrolled as Advocates of the High Court in a ceremony held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala, marking a significant milestone in their legal careers. The ceremony was presided over by Her Worship Beatrice Stella Atingu, Registrar in charge of Special Duties at the …

Viewers: 90,005 By Spy Uganda The High Court in Kampala has convicted Christopher Okello Onyum of the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre, concluding a deeply emotional trial that has gripped the country since April 2026. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha dismissed the accused’s insanity defence, ruling that the evidence showed he …

Kalangala – The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has intensified efforts to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and related justice issues through a community Baraza held at Kibanga Playground in Kalangala District. Mr James Owere Odumbi representing the DPP The Baraza, …

× 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 …

Kampala– A delegation from the Uganda Police Force, led by Deputy Inspector General of Police James Ocaya, yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, at the Supreme Court building in Kampala. Chief Justice Dr.Flavian Zeija with Deputy IGP and a delegation from Uganda Police. The delegation included AIGP Twaruhukwa Erasmus (Director of Research, Planning …

The Burrial Organizing committee for Retired Supreme Court Judge Augustine Nshimye, has released a tentative program. Retired Justice, Augustine Nshimye. (Courtesy photo) According to the program released on Saturday 4th April 2026, there will be a Vigil at the family home on Mawanda Road, Kamwokya starting 5:00 pm. “Sunday April 5, 2026: Official vigil at the family home on Mawanda …