Judiciary in Uganda – Articles & Advice

Ugandan Lawyer Erias Lukwago Charged with Concealing Tr...

On June 17, 2026, Erias Lukwago, a prominent Ugandan lawyer and opposition figure, was charged with...

Treason Opposition . . .

Uganda • Jun 17, 2026 • 153 • 245 • 0

Court Dismisses Besigye's Application, Treason Trial to...

On June 17, 2026, the High Court Criminal Division dismissed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye see...

Treason Trial . . .

Uganda • Jun 17, 2026 • 113 • 196 • 0

ULS Applauds Court's Decision to Hear Besigye's Human R...

On June 12, 2026, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) welcomed the High Court's decision to schedule the he...

HumanRights Judiciary . . .

Uganda • Jun 12, 2026 • 117 • 167 • 0

ULS Challenges Court Ruling on Torture Victims' Acquitt...

On June 2, 2026, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) announced its intention to appeal to the Supreme Court...

HumanRights Judiciary . . .

Uganda • Jun 02, 2026 • 183 • 228 • 0

Constitutional Court Approves Prosecution of Geraldine...

On June 2, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Uganda ruled that the prosecution of former Permanent S...

Corruption Judiciary . . .

Uganda • Jun 02, 2026 • 135 • 192 • 0

Magistrates Courts Amendment Act 2026: Overhaul Needed

The enactment of the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Act, 2026, marks a significant shift in Uganda's...

Legislation Reform . . .

Uganda • May 22, 2026 • 198 • 277 • 0

Court Orders Authentication of WhatsApp Evidence in Com...

On May 13, 2026, the Commercial Court of Uganda issued a ruling in the case of Mark Mugasha v Mighty...

Judiciary ElectronicEvidence . . .

Uganda • May 13, 2026 • 88 • 153 • 0

High Court Rules on Kibanja Land Dispute

On March 11, 2026, the High Court of Uganda delivered a significant ruling in the case of Ssembajjwe...

Court Land . . .

Uganda • Mar 11, 2026 • 244 • 213 • 0

High Court Dismisses Contempt Application in Land Dispu...

On March 6, 2026, the High Court of Uganda delivered a ruling in the case of Busulwa Sylvia v Ssenge...

Court Land . . .

Uganda • Mar 06, 2026 • 214 • 244 • 0

Uganda Judiciary Introduces Digital Tool to Address Cas...

The Ugandan Judiciary has launched a new digital judgment writing tool valued at Shs2.2 billion, aim...

Judiciary Technology . . .

Uganda • Mar 04, 2026 • 237 • 252 • 0

Uganda Law Society Holds Parallel New Law Year Event Am...

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) conducted a parallel New Law Year event on February 5, 2026, citing exc...

Law Judiciary . . .

Uganda • Feb 06, 2026 • 162 • 186 • 0

Court Resolves 23-Year Bujagali Hydropower Land Compens...

On January 6, 2026, the High Court in Jinja delivered a landmark ruling in a 23-year-old land compen...

Judiciary LandCompensation . . .

Uganda • Jan 06, 2026 • 134 • 201 • 0

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