Counsel Lufunya Backs ULC’s Decision to Deny Karua Practicing License
The Human Rights Lawyer, Derrick Lufunya, has supported Uganda Law Council's (ULC) decision to deny Kenyan lawyer and former Kenyan Minister for Justice and Narc-Kenya party leader, Martha Wangari Karua, a practicing license to represent Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya in the Court Martial.
Lufunya said that the council's decision to deny Karua a license was a matter of discretion with the powers deserved by the Uganda Law Council.
“The application to be admitted to practice law...
Nile Perch Smuggler Caught with Phones Worth UGX 1.9B in Unpaid Taxes
In a significant breakthrough for Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement alert team a notorious Nile Perch smuggler has been apprehended with a staggering haul of over 3,800 unaccustomed mobile phones valued at UGX 1.9 billion in tax.
The operation led by Team One of URA took place in a warehouse in Old Kampala following a tip-off from a newly recruited confidential informant.
According to the URA enforcement alert team in a statement on December 12,2024, this seizure highlights the ongoing challenges...
Plea Bargain Program Reduces Overcrowding at Malukhu Prison
Malukhu Government Prison in Mbale City has received relief through the Plea Bargain Camp aimed at addressing severe overcrowding and case backlogs.
The initiative, spearheaded by the judiciary and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), aims to fast-track justice and improve prison conditions.
Speaking as the Chief guest at the Camp on December 11,2024 Director of Public Prosecutions Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo praised the program for its positive impact and commended the inmates who participated in the...
Besigye’s Co-accused Lutale Kamulegeya Disowned by Family for Treason Ties
The family of Sheikh Abdul Obedi Kamulegeya, a prominent figure in Ugandan Muslim politics, has publicly disowned their brother, Hajji Obedi Lutale Kamulegeya, over his alleged involvement with Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently on trial for treason.
This announcement was made by Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala Kamulegeya, a judge in the Land Division, during a media interview on December 11, 2024, at their father’s residence in Nakaswa Village, Mukono District.
Justice Naluzze voiced deep disappointment in Lutale, who faces allegations...
Wakiso Police Nab Lawyer Over Violence Threats in Rent Dispute
The Wakiso Police have arrested a local lawyer, Rtd. Maj. Iduuli Ronald, for allegedly threatening violence against his landlord over a prolonged rent dispute.
The incident unfolded on the morning of December 10, when Kabira Lydia, a 44-year-old nurse from Kireka-Bbira village, reported the unsettling behavior of her tenant.
In a police statement signed by the Senior Superintendent (SSP) of Police, Patrick Oyanyago, Lydia, who has been renting to Iduuli for the past three years, expressed her concerns after the lawyer...
Police Introduce Official WhatsApp Number for Real-Time Crime Reporting
Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has introduced an official WhatsApp number for the public to report crimes and suspicious activities instantly.
This was announced by ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the Uganda police spokesperson during a weekly security briefing on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at Police headquarters in Naguru.
According to Rusoke, the initiative "aims to enhance communication between the police and the community," especially in light of rising crime rates in the city.
“We have a WhatsApp line where you can share messages with...
