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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.

This highly publicized case continues to capture the nation’s attention as the prosecution, led by the Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, takes center stage.

These allegations, which have ignited significant concern both domestically and internationally, were confirmed through extensive investigations conducted by various security agencies.

With an increasing number of Ugandans yet to receive their national identity cards, the pressure is mounting on NIRA to deliver a nationwide mass registration exercise.

The tenant, whose identity has been withheld for safety reasons, stumbled upon a man’s body floating in the septic tank while disposing of rubbish on a Saturday morning.