Courts
Reduced Sentence for Men Who Jinja Raped Nursing Student
The Court of Appeal has reduced the initial 50-year jail sentence for three men convicted of raping a nursing student.…
NSSF’s Web Upgrade Fights Non-Compliance, Safeguards Whistleblowers
Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has revamped its online whistleblower portal to make it easier for members to report…
Ugandan Activists Face Arrests and Intimidation for Opposing EACOP Project
Environmental defenders and activists in Uganda who oppose the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) are reportedly facing arrests, harassment,…
Man’s 20-Year Sentence Upheld for Defiling Child in Church
The Court of Appeal affirmed a 20-year prison sentence for Michael Othieno, who was convicted of defiling a nine-year-old girl…
Suspects in UNEB Exam Fraud Seek Private Agreement to Resolve Case
Ten individuals accused of exam malpractices, including school headteachers and an exam center director, are seeking resolution outside the courtroom.…
Absa Bank UGX 22 Billion Fraud Case Trial Resumes on November 13
The courtroom drama surrounding the Absa Bank fraud case, in which a staggering sh22 billion found its way into a…
