Deputy RDC Majambere Remanded to Prison
Ivan Kamuntu Semakula, the Deputy RDC of Rukiga District, accused of land grabbing, has been remanded to prison until December 3, 2024.
Semakula, also known as Majambere, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
According to the statement issued November 21 2024 by anti-corruption unit he faces charges of conspiracy to defraud, stealing cattle, and criminal trespass.
‘’The charges stem from an incident in...
High Court Jails Serial Killers of Women in Wakiso for 49 years
The High Court Criminal Divisions sitting in Kampala have sentenced two serial killers to 49 years imprisonment for masterminding the kidnappings and murders of women in 2018 and 2019 in Kyengera Town Council.
The duo was sentenced after pleading guilty to the offenses.
In his ruling, Justice Alex Ajiji, while delivering his judgment on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Kampala, said the lengthy sentence was necessary to protect young women and deter other potential offenders from engaging in the same act.
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Lango Cultural Foundation Demands Probe into Threat to Kill Judge by Okune’s Group
The Lango Cultural Foundation has strongly rejected allegations of bribery against the High Court Judge, Justice Philip Odoki, who recently nullified the coronation of a parallel traditional leader, Dr. Michael Moses Okune.
In his ruling, Justice Odoki trashed the election of both Dr. Okune and Amb. Dickson Ogwang Okul and ordered the Gender Minister, Betty Amongi, to regazette Yosam Odur as the reigning Won Nyaci.
In a statement released Monday, November 4, 2024, Jacob Ocen, spokesperson for the Lango Cultural Foundation...
SHACU Arraigns Man in Court over Forcible Detainer
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), have arraigned Robert Musoga before the Chief Magistrate's Court in Hoima on charges of forcible detention.
According to the statement released by SHACU on October 31, 2024, the accused between 2016 and 2024 in Kikuube district forcefully took possession of land approximately 40 acres, ignoring several judgments, including warrants of execution, which were issued by the...
Deputy CJ Buteera Wants Alternative Justice Strategy Prioritized
The Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Richard Buteera, has emphasized the importance of Alternative Justice Strategy (ADR) in delivering timely and fair justice.
While opening the two-day training that started on Monday, October 28th 2024, at Hunter's Nest Hotel in Arua City, highlighted the integration of African traditional methods in mediation, as outlined in the recently launched Alternative Justice Strategy (AJS).
“The goal is to promote justice for all, in line with the Judiciary Transformational Agenda. Through initiatives like this training, we...
Inside the Fate of Three Sacked KCCA Officials
Three senior officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) are facing serious legal troubles following the tragic Kiteezi incident. ED Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi, and ex- Public Health Director Daniel Okello have been accused of manslaughter and negligence, leading to the deaths of at least 34 people.
The problems began when President Museveni fired Kisaka and the others after a report from the Inspector General of Government (IGG) found them responsible for not addressing warnings about a...
