Tag: Makindye Magistrate’s Court

Kenyan Lawyer Martha karua Blocked From Entering Uganda to Defend Lukwago

The lead counsel for veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulega, Kenyan Senior Counsel, Martha Karua has been blocked from entering Uganda at Entebbe International Airport, to defend her fellow defence counsel Erias Lukwago, as he seeks bail today in his misprision of treason case. According to the Uganda […]

Okello Remanded Over Murder of Four Toddlers in Ggaba

The Makindye Chief Magistrates court has charged Okello Christopher Onyum over the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre in Kampala last week. On Tuesday, Okello was arraigned before the Makindye court and charged with four counts of murder, contrary to section 171 and 172 of the penal code act, cap 128. […]

Fraudster Remanded Over Scamming Malaysian National UGX 551 Million in Gold Scam

The Makindye Magistrate’s Court has remanded Ssentumbwe James, over allegedly scamming a Malaysian national USD 150,000 (approximately UGX 551,986, 187 million) in a gold scam. Ssentumbwe faces multiple charges, including Obtaining Money by False Pretence (USD 150,000), Carrying Out Refining, Smelting, Processing and Trading in Minerals without a Licence, Conspiracy to Defraud, and Forgery. Prosecution […]