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Kananura gets joint custody despite morphine and abuse claims
A Kampala High Court judge awarded shared custody of three children to divorcing parents Andrew Kananura and Shiela Taratibu following contentious proceedings. Justice John Eudes Keitirima determined that both businessman Kananura and his estranged wife would maintain parental responsibilities despite their bitter separation. The couple wed at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero on December 30, 2014, before agreeing to dissolve their marriage due to admitted cruelty. Kananura agreed to continue funding educational and medical expenses for the children under a partial consent judgment. The parents could not reach agreement on custody arrangements, forcing judicial intervention. Kananura testified that nine months had passed since he last saw...
Gadaffi FC demands trophies from new coach Abdallah Mubiru
Abdallah Mubiru will lead Gadaffi FC after the club secured his services as head coach. The appointment comes as the team prepares for Uganda Premier League competition following their promotion from FUFA Big League. Mubiru brings extensive coaching experience from his tenures with KCCA FC, Police FC, Proline FC, Vipers SC, and Mbeya City FC in Tanzania. He previously worked as assistant coach for the Uganda Cranes under Jonathan McKinstry. The club awarded him a two-year contract with expectations to establish stability in the top division. Gadaffi FC earned promotion by placing second among 15 teams during the 2024/25 FUFA Big League campaign. Club President Opio Joseph Okurut described the hiring as part of a sustainable football...
Panesar sons finally win Shs 4.9bn from shady executor
Uganda's High Court Family Division awarded five sons of deceased businessman Gurcharan Singh Panesar immediate access to property sale proceeds and direct ownership transfer of a Kololo estate. Justice John Eudes Keitirima directed Signum Advocates to distribute 4.9 billion shillings from the Namirembe Road property sale and transfer Plot 52 on Malcom X Avenue to the beneficiaries. The July 10 ruling resolved years of legal battles between the Panesar brothers and estate executor Jaswir Singh Puaar. Signum Advocates must provide a court report within 30 days detailing the distribution process. The estate will cover all legal expenses. Justice Keitirima determined that Puaar violated statutory requirements by failing to provide timely...
Bwenge's violent scheme to hide truck from Tropical Bank fails
Uganda's High Court Commercial Division sided with Tropical Bank Limited against David Bwenge, who failed to repay a vehicle loan and concealed the pledged collateral. Justice Susan Odongo determined that Bwenge defaulted on his 120 million shilling credit facility from February 2019, which financed the purchase of a Tata truck bearing registration UBE 082W. The borrower stopped making scheduled payments and hid the vehicle when bank officials attempted repossession. Bwenge resorted to violent resistance during recovery efforts, the court found. The truck served as security under a chattel mortgage arrangement. The defendant claimed he had paid 160 million shillings and disputed penalty charges, arguing he owed only 48 million...
Housing Finance Bank suit falters without loan papers
A Kampala High Court judge has permitted Muge James to mount a full defense against Housing Finance Bank's attempt to recover 196 million shillings from an allegedly defaulted salary loan. Justice Ginamia Melody Ngwatu determined that the former United Nations Development Programme employee raised legitimate disputes requiring comprehensive examination. The bank initiated summary proceedings to collect what it claims represents outstanding debt from a 215 million shilling advance. Muge received 183.7 million shillings and maintained monthly payments of 4.65 million until his employment contract expired. His subsequent default prompted the financial institution to pursue legal recovery. The defendant contends that insurance deductions...
Uganda court calls Rushfah's bitumen case a scandal
Uganda's High Court Commercial Division has rejected efforts by Rushfah Trading Co. Ltd to avoid paying $67,000 to Chinese contractor Chongqing International Construction Corporation. Justice Susan Odongo determined that the company's attempt to delay the execution of a 2021 consent judgment lacked merit. The ruling dismissed Rushfah's contention that payment should wait for the resolution of separate proceedings against Dubai-based BiEnergy General Trading LLC. The judge emphasized that any conditions regarding payment would have been explicitly stated in the original consent agreement. This decision effectively blocks further delay tactics by the trading company. The legal battle originated in 2019 when CICO pursued Colas East Africa...
HOFA-Plugins wants you to buy a feature your DAW already has
German software developer HOFA-Plugins released System Ducker, an audio processor that automatically reduces signal levels from third-party plugins and digital audio workstation channels. The plugin serves content creators and audio engineers by managing effects processors and background music levels through intelligent signal detection. Musicians can load external processors within System Ducker to prevent delays and reverbs from overpowering primary audio sources. Podcasters benefit from automatic background music reduction when voice signals trigger the external side-chain input feature. The software addresses two primary scenarios where dynamic level control enhances audio clarity. System Ducker offers Attack, Hold, Release, and...
Hi-fi brand FiiO is now pretending to make pro audio speakers
Audio equipment manufacturer FiiO will enter the professional studio monitor market with the SP5 active nearfield speaker. The company plans to release this desktop monitoring solution in September 2025 at a retail price of £709. This represents the first time FiiO has developed a product specifically for professional audio applications. The SP5 features a 5.25-inch Rohacell-cone woofer and a one-inch silk dome tweeter, providing full-range sound reproduction. FiiO claims this driver combination delivers exceptional detail and minimal distortion across the frequency spectrum. The monitor offers extensive connectivity via XLR, TRS, and RCA analog inputs, as well as a USB digital connection. Wireless audio transmission occurs through...
Universal Audio's LUNA is now always listening in your studio
Universal Audio has transformed its LUNA digital audio workstation software through the integration of artificial intelligence with the release of version 1.9. The company expanded compatibility beyond its original 2020 Mac-only launch to support Windows systems without requiring proprietary hardware. Musicians can access the software at no cost across both operating platforms. The update represents a significant departure from traditional recording workflow approaches. LUNA has evolved from an exclusive tool for Apollo interface users into a broadly accessible recording solution. Voice commands enable hands-free recording control through simple spoken instructions that respond to verbal cues from anywhere within a studio space. The...
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