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By Mulengera Reporters   Speaking to a large gathering of friends and well-wishers who gathered at jailed Erias Lukwago’s Wakaliga residence on Wednesday evening, PFF Deputy President Dr. Lulume Bayiga thanked God for creating Isaac Ssemakadde and preserving him to be the leader of Uganda Law Society (ULS) at this point in time.   Lulume said Ssemakadde emerged to become …

Viewers: 90,004 By Spy Uganda Opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has dismissed President Yoweri Museveni’s claims that he has been frustrating his own treason trial, insisting that he is prepared to face court once unresolved issues surrounding his legal representation are addressed. Besigye made the remarks on Monday as the High Court began hearing the treason case against him …

There was shock and confusion in Kawanda-Watindo after reports emerged that embattled city lawyer Jordan Ssebuliba Kiwanuka allegedly repossessed a house he had earlier given to his lawyer from BKA Advocates as part payment for legal services. According to sources close to the matter, the disputed property originally belonged to Kiwanuka’s mother Beatrice Luyiga Kavuma and was reportedly handed over …

Kampala,Uganda– Erias Lukwago has officially returned to full-time legal practice following the end of his tenure as Kampala Lord Mayor, marking a new chapter after nearly two decades in active politics and public service. Erias Lukwago in his office on Wednesday this week. Lukwago, who served both as Kampala Central Member of Parliament and later as Lord Mayor of Kampala for …

By Martin M. Lwanga The passing of Peter Mulira, a longstanding Rotarian and Senior Counsel, has left me deeply shaken. Peter was a gentleman and a scholar, reservoir of knowledge. I am not aware of anyone who possessed such a deep understanding of Buganda land matters, or indeed the constitutional history of Buganda, as he did. His knowledge of Uganda’s …

RIP: Peter Mulira Uganda’s legal fraternity is mourning the death of veteran lawyer Peter Muliira, who passed away early on Saturday. Muliira was a senior partner at Mulira & Co. Advocates and a respected cultural figure, having served as minister for heritage affairs in the Buganda kingdom. Human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza described him as an astute legal mind who …

Ugandans in the diaspora are raising concern over recent developments involving Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, a senior figure within the National Unity Platform. The unfolding situation has prompted renewed debate about the intersection of law, politics, and democratic accountability in Uganda.Nyanzi, who serves as Head of International Relations for the opposition party and is a close associate of Robert Kyagulanyi, has …

Male Deogratius 2 minutes ago Latest 0 Views The deputy City Resident Commissioner (RCC) in charge of Kawempe Division, Kagenyi Lukka has publicly withdrawn the orders issued recently on Katanga land near Wandegeya.“Two weeks back, I was here at this very place getting your views concerning the ownership of this …

The Utawaleza Coalition, which means “rainbow” in Chichewa, was established with support from the United Nations Development Programme. It aims to serve as a coordinated platform for advocacy, protection and visibility of LGBTIQ+ individuals. RELATED NEWS FROM MALAWI ON ERASING 76 CRIMES: Malawi LGBTQ communities struggle to access health care (August 2024) Malawi court refuses to overturn anti-LGBTQ+ laws (July …

Mukono District has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the health and rights of women and girls through a strategic partnership with the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD). The collaboration aims to enhance physical and mental health outcomes while promoting access to justice for vulnerable populations. The engagement, held at the Mukono District Health Headquarters, brought together district …