Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has revealed that the judiciary has enhanced access to justice among the poor and marginalized through special court sessions in refugee camps. In his presentation during the manifesto week on Wednesday 5th May, he stated that “so far, criminal mobile court sessions have been held in the following camps; Kyangwali – Hoima ; Rwamanja – Kamwenge, Bidi bidi – Koboko, Imvepi – Arua, Kiryandongo, Nakivale – insigiro, rhino camp – arua, omugo camp – arua.” Expanded small claims procedure courts to all districts The judiciary has rolled out small claims…
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Although they are yet to receive a copy of the detailed judgement in which Diamond Trust Bank Uganda, alongside Diamond Trust Kenya, were ordered to pay business man Ham Kiggundu UGX120 billion and an additional interest of UGX9.6 billion, the Uganda Bankers’ Association has released a statement saying they intend to join DTB as an interested party in its appeal at the High Court to determine the case on its merits. The Association is also concerned about the impact of the ruling on the entire banking industry saying that it has sent shockwaves across the industry and stakeholders. The statement…
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