New Lawyers Enrolled as Advocates of the High Court

Some of the enrolled Advocates in jolly mood.(Courtesy photo)

Kampala – On Friday , a total of 116 newly qualified lawyers have been formally enrolled as Advocates of the ...

In a political drama spanning decades, the historical ties between President Yoweri Museveni, Winnie Byanyima and Dr. Kizza Besigye have reached a new breaking point as Byanyima warns that her husband’s life is now in danger. The long-standing rivalry, which saw Besigye transition from Museveni’s personal physician to his fiercest critic, took a dark turn this week with Byanyima’s allegations of a midnight hospital dash and a military-led succession plot.

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In a political drama spanning decades, the historical ties between President Yoweri Museveni, Winnie Byanyima and Dr. Kizza Besigye have ...

Left to right: MPs Michael Mawanda, Paul Akamba, lawyer Julius Kirya, ex-Ministry of Trade PS Geraldine Ssali and Elgon MP Ignitius Mudimi Wamakuyu in the dock during the hearing of their case at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala on August 27, 2024.

Outrage as high-profile corruption case against scandal-hit MPs collapses overnight

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06/01/2026

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Left to right: MPs Michael Mawanda, Paul Akamba, lawyer Julius Kirya, ex-Ministry of Trade PS Geraldine Ssali and Elgon MP ...

The High Court in Kampala dismissed Theodore Ssekikubo’s bid to block rival Emmanuel Rwashande’s nomination, ruling the appeal was filed after the legal deadline.

Ssekikubo loses bid to block Rwashande nomination

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

06/01/2026

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The High Court in Kampala dismissed Theodore Ssekikubo’s bid to block rival Emmanuel Rwashande’s nomination, ruling the appeal was filed ...

Mr. Mukesh contested for the Nakawa West parliamentary seat and lost to National Unity Platform (NUP) spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi

Businessman Mukesh Shukla hit with UGX14 billion fine over illegal building occupation

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

24/12/2025

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The High Court has ordered businessman Mukesh Shukla to pay 14 billion shillings to the estate of the late Bonney ...

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale in court early this year (Courtesy photo)

Ugandan court delays Besigye bail ruling until after Christmas

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/12/2025

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Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale during court proceedings. KAMPALA, Uganda — The High Court's Criminal Division on Tuesday ...

Former Senior Superintendent of Police Nickson Agasiirwe and former operative Abdunoor Ssemujju at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court. (Photo/Henry Jjemba)

Prosecutors allege SSP Agasiirwe provided guns and funding for Kagezi killing

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

17/12/2025

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Former Senior Superintendent of Police Nickson Agasiirwe and former operative Abdunoor Ssemujju at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court. (Photo/Henry Jjemba) ...

Mr Mathias Walukaga together with lawyers and supporters at the High Court (PHOTO/Henry Jjemba)

Court sets date to rule on Walukagga disqualification

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

16/12/2025

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Mr Mathias Walukaga together with lawyers and supporters at the High Court (PHOTO/Henry Jjemba) KAMPALA, Uganda — The High Court ...

Uganda's Constitutional Court delivers landmark ruling, denying Leadership Code Tribunal members judicial privileges

Finance Trust Bank Appeals Ruling in Landmark Case on Third-Party Insurance Claims

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

18/11/2025

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KAMPALA- A case with far-reaching implications for Uganda’s banking and insurance sectors has reached the Court of Appeal, raising the key ...

The indictment alleges that Kanoheri, with malice aforethought, caused the death of her two year old son, Nganwa Rugari, while Nabbanja enabled her to escape punishment.

Woman pinned over death of baby: Nakawa Court commits Kanoheri to High Court on murder charges

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/10/2025

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The indictment alleges that Kanoheri, with malice aforethought, caused the death of her two year old son, Nganwa Rugari, while ...

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