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Dr. Flavian Zeija - Uganda's New Chief Justice

Who is Dr. Flavian Zeija, Uganda’s Newly Appointed Chief Justice?

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice of the Republic of Uganda, elevating a seasoned jurist, academic and administrator to the country’s highest judicial office

January 22, 2026

Legal & Justice·The Big Story

Businessman, Hamis Kiggundu has been battling Diamond Trust Bank since 2020

Delaying the inevitable⏤ Ham Kiggundu goes to Constitutional Court to challenge Supreme Court ruling

In yet another legal gimmick, largely perceived to be a delay tactic, to buy him time, against the inevitable, businessman Hamis Kiggundu (Ham) has applied to the Constitutional Court, seeking to overturn,

July 21, 2023

Legal & Justice·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia (centre) with his KAA Lawyers, Peter Kabatsi (left) and Joseph Matsiko (right).

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

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 pockets of

November 10, 2021

Legal & Justice·The Big Story

The High Court in Kampala has upheld a ruling in which M-KOPA had contested and won a case against a tax assessment by URA. Courtesy photo

Supreme Court revokes Guster Nsubuga and Robinhood Byamukama’s bail, duo to serve 8 and 12-year jail terms respectively

The Supreme Court in Kampala has cancelled bail for Guster Nsubuga and Robinhood Byamukama and reinstated their jail terms of 8 and 12 years respectively. In 2013, Guster Nsubuga, a businessman, and

August 17, 2021

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