Legal & Justice

URA again loses UGX429 million case against M-KOPA Uganda

Nelson NambooleLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022

The High Court Kampala on April 12, 2022 dismissed with costs an application in which Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) had appealed against the ruling by Tax Appeals Tribunal in favour…

Dei Group chief Magoola sues Igara East MP Mawanda for defamation

CEO ReporterLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisApril 9, 2022April 9, 2022

Dei Minerals International proprietor Mathias Magoola has opened a defamation case against Igara East Member of Parliament Michael Mawanda, alleging malicious falsehoods through the media.  Documents and letters on court…

Court cancels warrant of arrest against Dei Minerals boss Magoola

CEO ReporterLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisMarch 29, 2022March 29, 2022

The Commercial Division of the High Court has set aside the execution of the warrant of arrest against the managing director of Dei Minerals International, Mathias Magoola in a case…

VIDEO: A victorious Dr. Sudhir hits at BoU: You stole my Bank, but your incompetent and corrupt legal department and expensive-for-nothing external lawyers couldn’t save you

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022

Minutes after legally slaying Bank of Uganda, for the nth time, but this time for good, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has hit at certain officials of the central bank for stealing…

Supreme Court permanently dismisses Bank of Uganda’s case against Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022

Five Justices of the Supreme Court have today unanimously delivered the last stroke that has broken the back of Bank of Uganda’s 5-year failed attempt to sue billionaire businessman, Dr…

Is your school burdened by debt? CR Amanya Advocates & Solicitors explores some legal options that could get you back on your feet

CEO ReporterLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJanuary 27, 2022January 27, 2022

By Claire Amanya Rukundo-Kakeeto & Frank Rovin Wadidi Two weeks ago, Ugandan schools finally reopened their classrooms for learners after two years of closure because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It…

New twist as Peter Kamya, the desperate former Simbamanyo House owner admits to cheating court fees, rushes to pay UGX81.75 million

The CEO Magazine TeamLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryDecember 11, 2021December 11, 2021

Troubled businessman, Architect Peter Kamya of Simbamanyo Estates has admitted having cheated court filing fees and rushed to court to pay UGX 81,750,000 as his court bid to win back…

EXPERT OPINION: Attorney General’s position to Parliament on Kampala Kingdom Mall is unfounded in procurement and encourages unfairness to government suppliers

Mwesigye SamanthaLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryThought LeadershipDecember 8, 2021December 8, 2021

On 27th November 2021, the New Vision wrote a story on the hire of rental space by Parliament in Kingdom Kampala titled “Parliament on the spot over sh1.3b Sudhir contract”….

Supreme Court throws out Ham Kiggundu’s delay tactics as final ruling in the make-or-break UGX120 billion case draws near

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryDecember 3, 2021May 6, 2022

The Assistant Registrar to the Supreme Court has dismissed an application by businessman Hamis Kiggundu’s camp, that sought to delay an imminent ruling in the UGX120 billion case that could…

Crane Bank shareholders protest BoU’s legal manoeuvres to avoid compensation costs; Supreme Court to make a ruling on notice

The CEO Magazine TeamLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine, Bank of Uganda has sadly learnt, albeit too late. This is after pouring several billions of taxpayer money, down the…