Tag: Uganda Law Society president

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts 

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Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

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Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.
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Byanyima Says Besigye’s Detention Shows a Hollowed-Out Constitution

According to Byanyima, Besigye was once again in detention and had become gravely weakened after months of imprisonment and illness. His case, she said, was not simply about the persecution of one leader, but also served as a warning designed to raise the cost of opposing the government.
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ULS Faults Enforced Disappearance of Activist and Constitutional Court...

The Uganda Law Society President, Isaac K. Ssemakadde noted that Katunji was surrendered to the United States on a Saturday even though a five-judge constitutional petition and an application for interim protection were pending, with a hearing apparently scheduled for the following Monday. 
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Ssemakadde Bangs Justice Ssekaana’s Table, Orders Boycott over Judicial...

Ssemakadde issued an impromptu directive ordering the Society to boycott Judge Musa Ssekaana over judicial misconduct.
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Uganda Law Society Launches Trial Watch Program for Dr....

The trial watch program aimed at monitoring and assessing court proceedings against Col (Rtd.) Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale.
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ULS Distances Self from Ssemakadde’s Remarks

Ssemakadde’s leadership style continues to lie under public scrutiny, battling the divide between freedom of expression and responsible professionalism in the law society.

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