The protesters placed the mannequins holding various messages at Buganda Road demanding the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye and other political prisoners.
Lugoloobi's application raises several constitutional questions, including whether Section 21A violates Article 28 (1), (3) (a) and (b) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. He also questions the legality of charging him without any proven offense against anyone, asserting it contravenes Article 28 (1).
They say the judiciary's silence have enabled prolonged injustices, persecution, and subjugation of civilians activists, political dissidents in military courts in the country.
Throughout his career, he found himself entangled in a series of intense legal battles, from inciting violence cases almost always, to winning election petitions to terrorism charges, which tested his resolve and resilience. Despite these challenges, Ssegirinya remained a vocal advocate for the rights of the marginalized and oppressed, inspiring a generation of Ugandans to stand up for what they believe in.
The census aims to document and analyze pending cases across all court levels, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court, High Court, Chief Magistrates’ Courts, and Magistrates Grade I and II Courts.
Dr. Bigirimana, who was previously an ordinary member of the SEAJAA Executive Committee, succeeds Prof. Elisante Ole Gabriel the Chief Court Administrator of Tanzania.
The judgement in Kwoyelo's case is set to be delivered by a Trial panel of four judges consisting of Justices Michael Elubu, Duncan Gaswaga, Stephen Mubiru, and Andrew Bashaija.
"Madam Chairperson, you have shamelessly told the mothers, spouses, and children of our missing persons that their missing loved ones were ghosts!” he said.
Kabaziguruka first petitioned the Constitutional Court in 2016, challenging the trial of civilians in military courts after being arraigned before the Makindye General Court Martial on charges of treachery, alleging an attempt to overthrow the government of Uganda.
In 2012, then High Court Judge Wilson Masalu Musene (now deceased) found Kizito guilty of manslaughter for the October 24th, 2012 murder of Nsubuga at Kasangombe Village, Kirabira Road in Wakiso District.
Taking to X, Kyagulanyi said a country that is struggling to feed its citizens, cannot afford to buy such luxurious vehicles for former leaders who are already well-off. Each of the five vehicles that were publicly given out, cost the taxpayer Shs 600 million.
Kiggundu's lawyers, led by Fred Muwema, argued in the application that DTB had introduced new grounds during the appeal process, and they sought judgment on the admission that DTB operated without a required license, resulting in the fraudulent withdrawal of funds from their client’s bank accounts.
Adeke said whereas Uganda has enacted various laws to curb sexual offenses and sexual violence against women and children, the vice continues to bedevil the country.
Lawyers have said that some grounds raised by former Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi including failure to amend his petition as strong enough to withdraw the case.
The Electoral Commission Spokesperson, Jotham Taremwa, says the electoral body cannot state a definitive date for elections until nominations are concluded.
Justice Paul Mugamba said the presence of the military at Parliament during discussion of the bill that led to the assault of several legislators opposed to the bill was uncalled for.
In his opening remarks, Justice Katureebe attributed the delayed judgment to numerous issues including health problems. Justice Katureebe explained that he was unwell and underwent surgery, adding that he will be flying out of the country the next week to undergo eye surgery.
