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These glitches had prevented the main suspect, Molly Katanga, widow of the deceased, from connecting to the proceedings via Zoom from Luzira Women’s Prison.
Weasel, who is the surviving member of the iconic music duo Goodlyf, has claimed that Nobat Events failed to pay him for his performance at the recent Africana Concert, held in memory of his late partner, Mowzey Radio.
These MPs, led by Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo, are unwavering in their pursuit of holding these commissioners accountable, despite the speaker’s decision to halt their motion based on a recent court ruling.
The Bill, which had returned for a second reading on Tuesday, was dismissed on grounds that many critics deem unfounded. Among the most vocal opponents of this decision are prominent organizations, including the Uganda Alcohol Policy, the Non-Communicable Disease Alliance, the Uganda Girl Guides Association, and the Makerere University School of Public Health.
This motion, which seeks to hold the Commissioners accountable for their actions, is not influenced by the court’s decision, which has sparked intense debate both within Parliament and among the public.
This significant ruling was delivered by a trial panel of four esteemed judges—Justices Michael Elubu, Duncan Gaswaga, Stephen Mubiru, and Andrew Bashaija—at the Gulu High Court in Northern Uganda.
Uganda faces an environmental crisis of unprecedented proportions, with nearly 42% of its land currently suffering from degradation.
This follows a recent incident in Kololo, where a 27-year-old motorcyclist, Edward Kagoma, was apprehended for concealing his number plate and subsequently found in possession of stolen goods.
The disaster, which has claimed 21 lives to date, has not only highlighted the vulnerability of those living near the landfill but has also drawn attention to the systemic failures in handling urban waste.
Organized by Afya na Haki, a leading advocate for reproductive justice in Uganda, the event underscored the judiciary’s potential to influence systemic change and uphold these critical rights.
