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The UJOA, led by Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, is deeply concerned about the implications this decision could have on the judiciary’s independence and the future of other acting judges.

The MPs in question are Yusuf Mutembule of Bunyole East, Paul Akamba of Busiki County, and Cissy Donozia Namujju, the Woman MP for Lwengo District.

This initiative aims to resolve pending cases through mediation and negotiation, fostering a more efficient and people-centered justice system.

Burora, who appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, faced six charges of hate speech and spreading malicious communication.

The DPP’s amendments introduce severe charges against the implicated MPs. The addition of money laundering and receiving stolen property highlights the gravity of the alleged offenses.

Mugabe testified that two days before Katanga’s death, Katanga sought him out to draft his final will. Unfortunately, this meeting never occurred. On the scheduled day, November 2, 2023, Mugabe waited for Katanga in his office until noon, only to be informed of Katanga’s untimely death.

In December 2023, the same court confirmed 78 out of 93 charges against Kwoyelo. These charges are rooted in a twenty-year-long political insurgency that saw the LRA, under the leadership of Joseph Kony, wage a violent campaign against the Government of Uganda.

Justice Muwata meticulously explained that the summary of evidence is a procedural document meant to inform the accused, allowing them to prepare their defense effectively.

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