Court Remands Former CID Spokesperson Charles Twine for Inciting Violence
The former spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twine, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of inciting violence. Twine had been missing for a week after allegedly meeting with the Inspector General of Police and his deputy. According to The Observer, he was summoned by his
Parliament defies Supreme Court Ruling to Approve Civilian Trials in Military Courts
In a surprising move yesterday, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire declared the court a military tribunal lacking the constitutional mandate to try civilians.
Museveni Delegates Speaker Among to Represent Uganda at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral, set to take place at St. Peter’s Square, will be attended by several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald
EC Gazettes Nalukoola as Kawempe North MP-elect
The Electoral Commission has officially gazetted the results of the Kawempe North by-election, confirming Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as the MP-elect. This paves the way for his swearing-in. The gazettement follows public criticism over delays. Last week, Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda questioned why Nalukoola had not yet been sworn
Parliament Explains Delay in Swearing-in of Nalukoola
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has explained the delay in swearing in Kawempe North MP-elect Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola. Among stated that Parliament is awaiting a copy of the gazette before proceeding with the swearing-in ceremony. “When a member wins, I wait for the gazette. Once I receive it, I swear
Parliament Vets Justice Singiza as Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission
Parliament has vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona as the Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following his appointment last month. He was vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Speaker Anita Among. “The Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona
