Tag Archives: Judiciary

Last week, a rumor made rounds on social media that court had legalized marijuana and ‘mira’ leaves. However, the Judiciary has come out to clear the air on the matter concerning the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 2015. Among other things, this bill prohibits the use and sale of many different narcotic drugs in the country. The Judiciary, ...

City Lawyer, Benjamin Katana, has said if Uganda wants to thrive in democracy, there should be a separation of power among the three arms of the government. He said this comparing Uganda to Kenya after what most people called successful elections in the country. Apparently, in Uganda, these arms are not as independent as they ought to be. “For us ...

Judicial officers have received vehicles and motorcycles to ease mobility and services to the people. Pius Bigirimana, permanent secretary to the judiciary while speaking to the media said they will give at least 50 magistrates cars. On the other hand, court clerks and other support staff will get motorcycles. “If you support the Judiciary, you are supporting the economy of ...