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In yet another landmark decision, the High Court in Kampala has enforced a contract executed via WhatsApp indicating messages received via the same platform form a contract under the law. According to the Commercial Division Judge Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe, WhatsApp messages are data messages generated and when sent, received or stored by computer means and […]
The Civil Division of the High Court has ordered Mulago Hospital to pay sh50m to a 47-year-old woman as compensation for psychological torture and trauma she suffered when she lost her baby. In his ruling, Justice Phillip Odoki observed that the failure of Mulago Hospital to give Fatuma Nakayima her baby after birth and provide […]
Two street vendors have sued Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and two law enforcement officers for inhuman arrest during operations. The vendors Esther Apio and Hamida Nakayaga who sell fruits, drinks, and vegetables on Tuesday filed their case against Isaac Kato, Henry Mutebi and KCCA. They contend that KCCA often sends male enforcement officers who […]
Molly Katanga, the wife of the slain Kampala businessman, Henry Katanga has today been charged before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court over murder of his murder. Katanga has been presented amidst heavy security which included armed Counter Terrorism police armed with guns. She was wheeled into the Courtroom by a female police constable. Her head […]
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court issued a warrant of arrest for Molly Katanga, the widow of the late businessman Henry Katanga, in connection with the murder of her husband. Chief Magistrate Erias Kakooza issued the warrant on Monday following a request from the Prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya. The Prosecution argued that Molly’s alleged sickness […]
Makerere University has sued its Tribunal for ordering the reinstatement of Dr. Malowa Davis Ndanyi as the Director of Human Resources. The University is seeking a declaration that the March 1st, 2023 decision by the Tribunal to set aside the termination of the probationary contract of Dr. Malowa was irrational, illegal, unjustified, and unreasonable. NCDC […]
Martha Nkwanzi, a daughter to the late businessman Henry Katanga, was on Wednesday remanded to Luzira Prison for destroying evidence in the murder of her father who was killed two months ago. Nkwanzi surrendered herself to the court on Wednesday afternoon. The court was presided over by Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Erias Kakooza who had on […]
A case in which Detective Superintendent of Police Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana is accused of sexually trafficking his 23-year-old housemaid is on the verge of dismissal due to the absence of state witnesses. Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has given a three-week ultimatum to the Director of Public Prosecutions to produce witnesses in this case or […]
A whistleblower has petitioned the Inspectorate of Government to investigate Principal Judge Flavian Zeija, and Prof. Eli Katunguka Rwakishaya, the Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University for alleged land fraud. The whistleblower, identifying himself as Godfrey Deogratius Ouma, points to the alleged illegal consolidation of suits to grab over 80 acres of land belonging to 47 […]
A panel of five Constitutional Court Justices in Kampala has concluded the hearing of four consolidated petitions challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Law and promised to deliver its verdict on notice. The panel comprises the Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Muzamiru Mutangula Kibeedi, Monica Mugenyi, and Christopher Gashirabake. The petitioners comprising Makerere University Law professors, […]
