uganda justice system

Former Uganda NSSF chief Jamwa lawyer calls for a speedy trial

The former Managing director of Uganda National Social Security Fund (NSSF), David Chandi Jamwa’s lawyer, David Mpanga has appealed to the Anti-corruption court to give his client a speedy trial because it is his right. Mpanga also appealed to the anti-corruption court to avail him with all the necessary documents to enable him defend his […]

Kakama’s murderers to appear in Uganda court on Friday, says police

The Inspector General of Uganda Police, Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura has said the people cited in the murder of a one and half year old boy,  Khan Kakama will appear in court on Friday to answer charges of murder, kidnap, illegal confinement and extortion of money. Kayihura says police are almost through with their investigation […]

Newly appointed Uganda judges pledge to fight case backlog

The newly approved nine Judges of the Uganda High Court have pledged to use all possible means and reduce the backlog of cases. Some of the Judges approved by Uganda Parliament include Dr. Andrew Byabashaija, Percy Tuhaise, Christopher Madrama, Monica Mugenyi, Mike Chibita, Billy Bainamura, Hellen Abullu Abura, Yasin Nyanzi and Waiswa Musenene, Catherine Bamugemereire and […]

Uganda judges ask human rights activists to beg parliament abolish death penalty

The Judges in Uganda have asked Human rights defenders advocating for the abolition of the death penalty to petition Uganda Parliament to amend the law regarding death penalty rather than seeking the opinion of the Judges on this issue. The Judges revealed this on Monday during a round table discussion held in Kampala on sentencing […]