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ULS Declares Constitutional Court Torture Ruling a Threat to Rule of Law, Launches Appeal Campaign – mulengeranews.com

ULS Declares Constitutional Court Torture Ruling a Threat to Rule

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned the Constitutional Court’s decision to strike down a key provision of Uganda’s human rights enforcement framework, describing the judgment as a grave setback for constitutionalism, judicial integrity and the protection of fundamental human rights. In a statement issued on Tuesday signed by the ULS President Isaac K. Ssemakadde following …

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Private sector petitions government over 30% tax deposit rule

Private sector petitions government over 30 tax deposit rule

Uganda’s private sector has renewed pressure on the government to reform the country’s tax dispute resolution framework, warning that the current system is undermining business stability and weakening investor confidence.In a joint petition to the ministry of Finance, the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) called for urgent amendments to the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act, …

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Judiciary Hails Justice Egonda Ntende for Transformative Service and Commitment to Rule of Law

Judiciary Hails Justice Egonda Ntende for Transformative Service and Commitment

Kampala, Uganda– Uganda’s Judiciary and legal fraternity on Thursday paid glowing tribute to retiring Court of Appeal Justice Dr. Frederick Egonda Ntende, describing him as a principled jurist whose contribution to justice delivery and judicial reforms has left a lasting mark on the country and beyond. Justice Frederick Egonda Ntende at Judiciary headquarters on Thursday. The tribute was made during a …

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CORRIDOR OF CONQUEST: Muteesa I Rule Masaka Road With Authority

CORRIDOR OF CONQUEST Muteesa I Rule Masaka Road With Authority

By Kayiira Jackson  Muteesa I Royal University has not just reached the Pepsi University Football League final—they have claimed Masaka Road as their kingdom. In a season defined by dominance, resilience, and statement victories, the Royal Lions have turned every Masaka Road encounter into a coronation, dismantling all who stood in their path to a maiden final. Their latest conquest …

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USSSA Qualifiers: Champions Again,Kawempe Muslim Rule Kawempe Division

USSSA Qualifiers Champions AgainKawempe Muslim Rule Kawempe Division

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School were crowned champions of the 2026 USSSA Kawempe Division Qualifiers after an impressive campaign that saw them collect 17 points, finishing two points ahead of closest challengers Kazo Hill College. The hosts sealed the title in front of their home crowd at Kawempe Muslim SS playground, capping off a competitive tournament that attracted …

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Supreme Court of Uganda Set to Rule on Robert Kasibante’s Bid to Withdraw Presidential Election Petition

Supreme Court of Uganda Set to Rule on Robert Kasibantes

Kampala – The Supreme Court of Uganda is set to deliver its ruling tomorrow, Thursday, 26th February 2026, on an application filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. Supreme Court building (courtesy photo) In a notice issued on February 23, 2026, under the hand and seal of the Registrar, the Court directed all …

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Election Petition Supreme Court Set to Rule on Summoning EC Chairperson

Election Petition Supreme Court Set to Rule on Summoning EC

Kampala– The Supreme Court is poised to determine whether the Chairperson of the Uganda Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, will be summoned to account for alleged irregularities in the last presidential election. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija during the court session. The decision, expected on February 18, follows submissions by lawyers representing Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party, …

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Leadership Wrangles: Court Set to Rule on Ssebamala Case

Leadership Wrangles Court Set to Rule on Ssebamala Case

Kampala — High Court Judge Joyce Kavuma is set to deliver her ruling tomorrow, Friday, January 9, 2026, in a case filed by a group of senior Democratic Party (DP) members led by Bukoto Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Richard Ssebamala. Hon. Richard Ssebamala The applicants are challenging the manner in which the recent Democratic Party National Delegates Conference was …

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