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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.

This declaration, made by the CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, is not merely a procedural announcement but a stern call to action. As the Mpox virus continues to wreak havoc across the continent, the urgency of this situation cannot be overstated.

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.

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.

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.

This alarming development was brought to light by Igara West Constituency Member of Parliament, Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, during a parliamentary plenary session held on Wednesday.

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.