A Ugandan court pushed back Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya's legal proceedings until late April after sparking a dramatic courtroom confrontation. Prosecutors battled to keep investigation details under wraps during a tense hearing focused on accessing the defendants' telecommunication records.
The state's legal team fought hard to prevent public scrutiny of their investigative strategies. They argued that cross-examining a key detective would risk national security and potentially sabotage their treason case. Chief state attorney Richard Birivumbuka insisted the Nakawa court lacked appropriate jurisdiction to handle such sensitive matters.
Besigye's defense lawyers resisted attempts to close the courtroom. They cited...
A temporary victory emerged for Dfcu bank after a High court judge halted a massive financial garnishee order. The court stepped in to prevent Crane Management Services from seizing funds from the bank's account at the Bank of Uganda. Justice Steven Mubiru recognized the potentially devastating impact such a move could have on the bank's operations.
The legal battle stems from a 2013 property rental agreement between Dfcu and Meera Investments Ltd, a company connected to businessman Sudhir Ruparelia. Following the controversial shutdown of Crane Bank Limited and its asset transfer to Dfcu, a dispute erupted over unpaid rent. Crane Management sought nearly $385,728 and almost three billion shillings in damages.
Earlier in 2024, the...
A prominent human rights attorney walked closer to freedom after the High Court gave him a green light for bail. The judge set steep financial conditions for release, including a twenty million shilling cash payment and requiring three sureties to back up his case with fifty million shilling non-cash bonds.
Eron Kiiza's support network stepped up to help him escape his legal bind. His wife Sylvia Tumwebaze, cousin Dr Kabumba Busingye, and fellow legal advocate Prima Kwagala agreed to vouch for him. The court additionally demanded he hand over his passport and request permission before leaving the country.
After spending over two and a half months locked up in Kitalya prison, Kiiza fought back against his nine-month contempt sentence...
Security forces locked down several villages after deadly tribal battles erupted across a contested region. Two people died, and two more sustained injuries during recent violent confrontations that sparked immediate military intervention.
The conflict burst into flames after unknown killers murdered a fifty-year-old man named Mwesigwa near Offu village. Tensions escalated further when armed attackers killed local farmer Mohamad Adui, apparently seeking revenge. Major General Felix Busizoori announced a complete movement restriction across Offu and Acholi Ber villages to prevent additional bloodshed.
Military leadership convened an emergency meeting with regional police commanders and district representatives. Their strategic plan...
Supreme Court proceedings hit a snag for two convicted murderers trying to appeal their case involving a slain Kampala businessman. A five-judge panel led by Professor Lillian Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza encountered an unexpected roadblock when prison administrators failed to transfer police constable Jaden Ashiraf from Bugungu Prison.
Participating justices connected virtually and heard from prison assistant superintendent Timothy Tamale about security challenges preventing Jaden's transfer. The court rejected delay tactics and instead instructed the Supreme Court registrar to arrange a prison visit for Jaden's lawyer, Andrew Ssebugwawo. This move would allow direct client consultation about the pending appeal.
Jaden and his co-convict...
Abdul Swamadu Muyomba will spend six months behind bars at Luzira prison. The High Court put him there because he failed to bring forward a suspect he promised to guarantee. He admitted he couldn't pay the 250 million Ugandan shillings he had promised if the suspect ran away.
The missing suspect is Bruhan Balyejusa Kalyango. He stands accused with seven others of killing Major Muhammad Kiggundu and his bodyguard, Sergeant Steven Mukasa, back in 2016. Four judges, led by Susan Okalany, made this decision after Thomas Jatiko from the public prosecutor's office asked for it. The other three judges were Boniface Wamala, Vincent Wagona, and Alice Komuhangi Khauka.
Two more people who also guaranteed Balyejusa must come to court and explain...
Herbert Burora and Anita Among will go to trial after they couldn't reach a deal outside court. Burora used to work as deputy Resident City Commissioner in Rubaga Division, and Among serves as the speaker of parliament in Uganda. The chief magistrate, Ronald Kayizzi, scheduled their court date for May 7, 2025.
Burora told the court he did everything asked during talks with Among, but they still couldn't agree. He's ready to see what evidence the prosecution has against him. The state attorney, Ivan Kyazze, will present the government's case. Burora must answer to six different charges related to hate speech and sharing harmful information.
Prosecutors claim Burora posted bad things about Among on his Twitter account between March and...
Police arrested a 35-year-old man who killed his older brother because of a fight about land. The murder happened Thursday somewhere in Gakoro Cell, located in Kisoro District. Evarist Nzabarinda walked into Bunagana Police Station around noon and admitted he killed his 53-year-old brother, Zaire Maniriho. Police charged him right away after he came forward.
The brothers lived alone together for many years in Gasasa Ward within the Bunagana Town Council. They often argued about who should control family land. Police officers checked the crime scene carefully and wrote down what witnesses said about the killing. Medical experts also examined the dead body to learn exactly how Maniriho died.
Elly Maate speaks for the Kigezi area police...
Uganda plans to create 160,000 jobs from its oil industry. Many positions need special skills. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline started training local welders. They learn advanced orbital welding techniques needed for the big pipeline project.
Expert Imran Dilmohamud teaches the program. He showed trainees how orbital welding works differently than regular methods. This system uses machines to make perfect welds automatically. The technology cuts waste and works better. Many countries, such as America, European nations, and China, already use this method, but it remains new to Uganda.
Students also learned about flux core machines that cap pipes with protective materials. This step prevents rust damage. Dilmohamud taught them this...
