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
Anti-Corruption Court Extends Summons for Prof. Balunywa Over Irregular Appointments
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has extended criminal summons against Professor Wasswa Balunywa, the former Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), to September 2, 2025, following a submission from his legal team citing ill health. Prof. Balunywa was expected to appear before court on Wednesday, after being served with
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
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 Sentences Joan Kagezi’s Killer to 35 years in Prison
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has sentenced Daniel Kisekka, a former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer from Nsava village in Kayunga, to 35 years in prison for the 2015 murder of Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Joan Kagezi Namazzi. This conviction follows a plea bargain
Isaac Ssemakadde: Arrest Warrants Against Me Are Unjustified and Politically Motivated
The President of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac Ssemakadde, has stated that the arrest warrants issued against him are unjustified and politically motivated. “I am challenging all arrest warrants issued against me, as they are unjustified and politically motivated. A petition is currently before the High Court seeking the cancellation
Gov’t Drops Murder and Terrorism Charges Against Late MP Mohammed Ssegirinya
The government has dropped murder and terrorism charges against the late Kawempe North MP Mohammed Ssegirinya and directed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to amend the indictment against Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana. Ssegirinya passed away on January 9, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital after battling multiple health complications. His
Who is Agnes Kainza Nzogi, the Newly Appointed Permanent Secretary to the ODPP?
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Agnes Kainza Nzogi as the first-ever Permanent Secretary (PS) for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Her appointment follows a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, to establish the position of PS in
