Judiciary

Lawyers vow to boycott New Law Year launch over judicial freedom concerns

Ruth Anderah | February 8, 2024

A section of lawyers Uganda is calling for a boycott of the Judiciary’s New Law Year launch tomorrow at the High Court, citing concerns about judicial freedom. They allege that recent court orders have been issued to gag them from discussing critical issues, including the independence of the judiciary. Eron […]

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Calls for independence of courts dominate start of judges’ meeting

admin | February 6, 2024

By Anthony Wesaka President Museveni last evening pledged to defend the Judiciary’s independence, a vow that came as the Uganda Law Society (ULS) seeks a meeting to discuss his interference in the affairs of the third arm of government. The High Court yesterday reserved for midnight its ruling on whether […]

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Judiciary to commission new home next week

Ruth Anderah | February 1, 2024

The Judiciary is finally set to commission its multi-billion shilling home on February 9, 2024. The twin-tower building comprises nine floors and has been completed at a cost of Shs110 billion. Addressing journalists on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary, Mr. Pius Bigirimana, revealed that although the […]

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Govt allocates billions to Judiciary in next financial year budget

Mike Sebalu | December 18, 2023

The 2024/25 financial year budget framework paper has revealed an allocation of Shs430 billion for the administration of justice in the 2024/25 national budget. According to the framework paper, the Supreme Court is expected to handle 120 cases, Court of Appeal 900 cases, the Anti-Corruption Division 320 cases, over 2,000 […]

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DPP opens induction for new prosecutors

Ruth Anderah | December 7, 2023

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo has opened a week–long induction for newly recruited State Attorneys held at in Masaka. The induction is intended to equip the recruits with knowledge and skills to effectively and efficiently execute their prosecutorial function. While opening the induction, the DPP noted […]