Flood of presidential aspirants is not a crisis, it is a chorus. As Uganda gears up for its 2026 General Election, an unprecedented wave of political ambition has swept across the country. Over 200 individuals have picked presidential nomination forms, sparking debate across the country and political circles. Some view this surge as a sign […]

KAMPALA – The Constitutional Court in Kampala has heard a petition challenging the constitutionality of cash bail, which petitioners argue has remained a significant human rights barrier for decades. A panel of five justices, chaired by Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeijah, heard the case and adjourned it pending a ruling on notice. According to […]

AMPALA – The Constitutional Court has heard a petition filed by the Alliance for Finance Monitoring, Walezi Wa Katiba Foundation, and advocate Peter Magelah Gwayaka, challenging the constitutionality of City Woman Representatives and Members of Parliament representing Municipalities. According to Michael Aboneka, counsel for the petitioners, his clients are challenging four key issues: the constitutionality […]

In an effort to strengthen Uganda's justice system response to gender-based violence (GBV), the Acting Principal Judge, Lady Justice Okuo Jane Kajuga, has officially launched the "Justice for Her" Project at the Nebbi High Court Circuit. Formally titled the Judiciary Time-Share Fast Track Mechanism for GBV Cases, the project is designed to accelerate the handling […]