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16:18
16:18

Tempers Flare in Court as Ssemakadde is Accused of Insulting DPP Derrick Bazekuketta 4 2

the complainants told the Court to first determine their complaint issued on oath and issue criminal summons against Ssemakadde requiring him to appear and be formally charged.
17:05
17:05

Ssemakadde Asks Court to Dismiss Charges Against Him DPP Abodo 1

Ssemakadde through his lawyers at GEM Advocates has filed an application seeking the dismissal of the privately instituted charges against him.
15:29
15:29

ULS Recalls Unelected Representatives From Judicial Service Commission 1

According to the Executive Order number two issued by the ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, the recalled include Norah Matovu Winyi and Ruth Sebantindira.
11:58
11:58

Uganda Law Society Expels Attorney General, Solicitor General 3 Top story

The ULS statement further described the expulsion as "a bold and necessary step to restore public faith in the legal profession and to protect the independence of the Uganda Law Society." It also highlighted the society’s duty to "act decisively to safeguard the influence of the legal profession and to restore public confidence in the justice system."
16:11
16:11

Lawyer Ssemakadde Snubs Summons, Tells Police to Attend Court Legal Brains Trust, 1

On February 23rd, 2024, the CID Commander for Kampala Metropolitan Police, Detective Assistant Commissioner of Police-ACP Bob Kagarura wrote to Ssemakadde inviting him to Police for case conferencing and fact-finding meeting in a criminal Libel case vide CID Headquarters General Inquiries File 312/2023.
17:54
17:54

Mairungi Farmers Demand Parliament Records on New Narcotics Drugs Bill Attorney General 1

According to the petition, the Miraa Farmers are seeking a Hansard report of the third reading of the bill on August 22nd, 2023 on the first reading on May 23, 2023, and the second reading on August 15, 16, and 17 2023.
16:28
16:28

Kenyan Asks Court to Quash 2-Year Sentence for Threatening DPP 2

Ssemakadde told Court that he was convicted of the offenses already quashed by the Constitutional Court in Andrew Karamagi 's petition where it was found to be null and void , and therefore enforcement of that section was thereby stayed.
12:36
12:36

Court Dismisses Appeal Seeking To Block Implementation Of Vehicle Tracking Devices Stanley Okecho 1

Disatisfied with the dismissal, Legal Brains Trust through it's lawyers Stanley Okecho and Roger Mugabi appealed in the Court of Appeal seeking the same orders like in the High Court.
16:09
16:09

Mabirizi Awarded UGX 5m in Access to Information Case Compensation 2

Mabirizi wrote to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works and Transport on July 23, 2021, seeking access to all procurement correspondences, decisions and Memorandum of Understanding with Joint Stock Company Global Security to install tracking devices in all public and private vehicles and motorcycles in Uganda.
13:09
13:09

Constitutional Court Nullifies Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Control Act 3 2 Top story

"From the review of the Hansards of 18th , 19th and 20th 2014, it is my finding that the Petitioner has a valid complaint. Before a vote could be lawfully be taken by Parliament , Rule 23 (3) of 2012 Rules of Procedure of Parliament required the Speaker to ascertain whether the Members present in the House form a quoram for the vote to be taken", said Mutangula Kibeedi.
08:59
08:59

Legal Brains Trust Petitions East African Court of Justice Over Computer Misuse Act 1

Legal Brains Trust now wants the court to issue an order directing the government to cease and desist from implementing any part of the contested law.
17:17
17:17

Lawyer Ssemakadde Asks Court to Halt Trial for Lack of Jurisdiction Male Mabirizi 1 2

Ssemakadde was summoned to appear today before the Court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Marion Mangeni to be charged on three offenses stemming from his posts on his Twitter handle where he allegedly abused High Court Judge Musa Ssekaana.
16:53
16:53

Former KCCA Human Resource Officer Loses Bid to Challenge Recruitment Process 1 1

The Civil Division Judge Esta Nambayo dismissed the application against KCCA and the Attorney General on grounds of lack of merit.
16:03
16:03

Court Fixes Dates to Decide on Vehicle Tracking Cases Legal Brains Trust 2 2

The two applications were filed by city lawyer Male Mabirizi and Legal Brains Trust, a non for profit organization head by lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde.
17:50
17:50

Court Halts Hearing of Election Petition Against MP Kato Lubwama Habib Buwembo 1

Three judges of the Court of Appeal Justices Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Elizabeth Musoke and Irene Mulyagonja on Tuesday halted the proceedings pending the determination of an appeal by Lubwama on whether a person can be allowed to file an election petition outside the stipulated 60 days.
16:50
16:50

Legal Brains Trust Wants Family of Drowned Vendor Compensated KCCA 1 2

According to 2019 report by the Director of Fire and Emergency Rescue in Uganda Police Force, AIGP Joseph Mugisa more than 190 people drowned in trenches, lakes, rivers and septic tanks across the country.
15:54
15:54

NCHE Drops Investigations into Abenakyo's Degree Award Uganda 2

According to Dr Robert Ayine, the Senior Higher Education Officer of the NCHE, the council had contacted the complainant David Musiri, who he says had lost interest in the matter.
07:28
07:28

Justice Tabaro, Mak Staff Lawyer Clash Over Submissions authority 1 2

“I will not suffer impolite language. I don’t want impolite language here. One of the things you learn under reconciliation is polite language,” said Justice Tabaro.
07:26
07:26

MAK Staff Associations Seek Legal Support for Dismissed Colleagues Bruce Twesigye 1 1

In a letter dated August 23, 2019, to lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde, the staff association leaders sought legal services for the staff who will soon appear before the staff the tribunal.
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