The National Unity Platform’s (NUP) political prisoner Yasin Sekitoleko ‘Machete’, is reportedly considering pleading guilty to the charge of treachery and illegal possession of firearms in order to secure his freedom after five years on remand without trial. According to lawyer and human rights activist Agather Atuhaire, during a recent visit to Kitalya maximum security […]
The Chief Justice of Uganda, Dr Flavian Zeija has attributed the delayed trial of detainees in the courts of law to inadequate budget allocations to the Judiciary across the country. “Am glad you are in Parliament, help us to get our budget increased, that’s where the problem is. At the moment, I have 88 judges […]
KAMPALA: Judicial officers in Uganda are being urged to play a stronger role in addressing medicine theft, a crime officials say deprives patients of life-saving treatment and erodes confidence in the country’s health system. Retired judicial official Thomas Elungat said the judiciary is central in ensuring accountability once police and oversight agencies conclude investigations. “Patients […]
President Yoweri Museveni, has confirmed the appointment of eleven Judges of the High Court who were initially appointed in 2023 on a two-year acting basis, following the successful completion of their tenure. The 11 include Justice Makumbi David Samson Lwokya, Lady Justice Rubagumya Tumusiime Patience, Lady Justice Kania Rosette Comfort, Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala […]
Hon. Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba Justice of The Supreme Court (1997 – 2009) We in the Judiciary have learnt with great sadness the passing on, of our Learned Brother and Friend, Hon. Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away on 14th July, 2025, at the age of 85. Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba […]
The Ugandan Judiciary has woke up to another sad morning at the news of passing on of Retired Supreme Court Judge Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba on Monday. The news that has been broken by close friends and family online reveals that Kanyeihamba died at Nakasero Hospital. He served as a Supreme Court Judge from 1997 […]
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