Court Grants Bail to Former MUBS Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa
The Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail to former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal, Prof. Waswa Balunywa, in two separate abuse of office cases. Although prosecution attorney Caroline Nabasa initially objected to the bail application, she later informed the court: “Your worship, we have instructions from the Director of Public
President Museveni Appoints Justice Jane Frances Abodo as New Principal Judge
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Jane Frances Abodo as the new Principal Judge. The appointment was confirmed by Faruk Kirunda, Special Presidential Assistant in charge of Press and Mobilization at the Office of the President. “I hereby confirm that the letter circulating on social media regarding the appointment of
DPP Prefers Charges Against Former MUBS Principal Prof. Waswa Balunywa
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has preferred charges against former Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Professor Waswa Balunywa. According to the charge sheet, Prof. Balunywa is charged with abuse of office, a crime he allegedly committed in March 2023. He is accused of irregularly
Police Dismisses Prof. Kateregga’s Claims, Cites Civil Jurisdiction in Domestic Dispute
The Uganda Police Force has refuted accusations by Professor Badru Kateregga, who alleged police inaction in a domestic dispute involving his wife, Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga. According to the Force, the matter lies beyond its legal remit and is more appropriately resolved through civil court proceedings. In a detailed statement released
Court Remands Lawyer Twebaze Over Shs 2.1bn Fraud Case
Buganda Road Court has remanded prominent lawyer Drake Twebaze to Luzira Prison until June 13, 2025, on fraud-related charges. Twebaze was arraigned on multiple serious counts, including obtaining money by false pretenses, conspiracy to defraud, and forgery. His arrest and prosecution followed a coordinated effort involving the State House Anti-Corruption
Joan Kagezi Murder: How Key Witness Led to Arrest of Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been arrested by joint security agencies over his alleged involvement in the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. The arrest follows testimony by Daniel Kiwanuka Kisekka, a deserter from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), who appeared before the International
Court Releases Tumwesigye After 1,500 Days Without Trial in Court Martial
The High Court has released Tumwesigye Enock after he spent over 1,500 days on remand without trial. Tumwesigye was initially arrested on September 4, 2019, in Rubanda and charged with murder. However, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew the charges on December 9, 2019. He was re-arrested on January
Over 400 cases pending transfer from Court martial After Supreme Court Verdict
At least 423 cases are pending transfer to civil courts following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. The revelation was made by Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The landmark judgment arose from a constitutional appeal filed by
Court quashes arrest warrant against Isaac Ssemakadde
The High Court judge Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa has ordered a stay of proceedings against Isaac Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society, pending the determination of his application challenging an earlier arrest warrant. Last month, the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court issued an international arrest warrant for Ssemakadde, directing Interpol
