Law 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 • 134 • 226 • 0

Uganda Law Society Announces Sit-Down Strike Over Human...

On June 16, 2026, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) announced plans for a one-day sit-down strike schedul...

HumanRights Legal . . .

Uganda • Jun 16, 2026 • 174 • 233 • 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

Besigye's Lawyers Demand Access to Prepare Defense

On June 8, 2026, the legal team representing Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Mr. Obeid Lutale...

FairTrial LegalAccess . . .

Uganda • Jun 08, 2026 • 124 • 272 • 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 • 168 • 213 • 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 • 131 • 188 • 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 • 184 • 263 • 0

President Museveni Signs Protection of Sovereignty Act

On May 17, 2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 20...

Legislation Governance . . .

Uganda • May 17, 2026 • 121 • 209 • 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 • 74 • 139 • 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

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 • 229 • 244 • 0

Ugandan Inmates Sue Government Over Prolonged Detention...

Twelve inmates in Uganda have filed a lawsuit against the government, seeking Shs169.2 billion in co...

Justice Rights . . .

Uganda • Feb 12, 2026 • 162 • 221 • 0

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