Kawempe-based politician Muhammad Luswa Luwemba has announced his decision to withdraw from elective politics, bringing to an end his active participation in political contests. Muhammad Luswa Luwemba (Courtesy photo) Luwemba was among the aspirants who were denied the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag to contest in the Kawempe North by-election, after failing to meet the party’s vetting requirements. He later …

Kampala- Shock and concern have gripped the entertainment industry following reports that controversial Kadongo Kamu singer Vincent Ssegawa, now known as Lukeman Ssegawa, is in critical condition after being attacked by unknown assailants. Vicent ssegawa (courtesy photo) According to reliable sources, Ssegawa sustained serious head injuries after he was reportedly assaulted by thugs while returning from the mosque. He was …

Masaka — The Masaka Chief Magistrates Court has declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Justine Nameere as the duly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Masaka District, overturning an earlier declaration that had handed victory to the National Unity Platform’s Rose Nalubowa. Justine Nameere (courtesy photo) The ruling followed a court-ordered vote recount after Nameere, who had emerged as the …

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court, where she reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to firm case management, judicial independence, staff wellness, and adequate resourcing for specialised courts. Principal judge, Jane Frances Abodo (courtesy photo) Justice Abodo was received by the Head of the Division, …

A few days after the outgoing Butambala Member of Parliament, Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi has been charged with Terrorism and remanded to Kitalya Prison. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi in court  (Courtesy photo) His family led by Al Hajji Muda Lutaaya have agreed to hire Lukwago and Company Advocate to represent their relative in Court. “The family of the late Ali Lutaaya of …

Kampala– The Judiciary has established eight Court of Appeal Circuits across the country in a major reform aimed at taking appellate justice closer to the people, reducing case backlog, shortening appeal timelines, and lowering the cost of accessing justice. Justices of Appeal in black Gowns. (Courtesy photo) The new circuits include; Arua, Fort Portal, Gulu, Jinja, Masaka, Mbale, Mbarara and Mubende …

Kampala- The Judiciary of Uganda is in final preparations for the 27th Annual Judges Conference Scheduled to take place on 2nd February 2026 to 4th February 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Judges of High court of Uganda (Courtesy photo) Justice Mike Chibita, the Supreme Court justice and one of the members of the Organizing committee noted that , during the …

Kampala– The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of police personnel deployed at the Magere residence of National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, citing continued defiance of a High Court order. Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi wine (courtesy photo) In the letter signed by Anthony Asiimwe, ULS Vice President, addressed to the Uganda …

The Judiciary of Uganda has released its National Court Case Census 2025 Report, which shows that courts across the country are grappling with a total of 167,353 pending cases at all levels. Chief Justice, Flavian Zeija launching the Report on Wednesday. The High Court bears the greatest burden, with 70,006 unresolved cases, followed by the Chief Magistrates’ Courts, which have …

Kampala– Joy and Jubilations have covered Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court after Court granted bail to Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director for Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) who has spent over three weeks on remand. Sarah Bireete in Court Dr. Bireete was at the beginning of this year remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of obtaining and disclosing National …