SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Defense Calls State Witness’ Evidence “a Disgraceful Pack of Lies” Yesterday, October 20, the defense continued its cross-examination of the lead investigator in this case, DSP Bibiana …
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SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Yesterday, court turned into a legal brawl over a state witness’ perceived evasion. Come with me; I promise to explain. If you don’t have much time to …
Read More »When men take their wife’s surname
Why a Constitutional Court judgment seeking to promote gender equality has upset traditional leaders COMMENT | ANTHONY DIALA | A unanimous Constitutional Court ruling has sparked fierce controversy by affirming the right of South African men to adopt their wives’ surnames if they wish to. It emerged from a lawsuit against the …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Witnesses in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | The witnesses so far in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga; adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This matter resumes on Monday 29/9/25 after a long adjournment. It’s 22 witnesses in, and the prosecution is coming to the end of their witness list. Here is …
Read More »Court to hear arguments on decriminalizing sex work
Johannesburg, South Africa | ALL AFRICA.COM | Activists and their opponents are set to face off in court this week as the Western Cape High Court hears legal arguments for a ruling on whether sex work should be decriminalised, reports EWN. The case brought by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 13/August/2025
UgandaVsMollyKatanga: Invisible Man Remains Invisible SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** A prosecution witness tells the court to ignore prosecution-provided video footage and trust his word instead. A legal equivalent of: “trust me, bro”! …
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UgandaVsMollyKatanga: Pivotal State Witness Caught in Lies? SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** In future, this Molly Katanga case will be a rallying cry for feminists, especially on the domestic violence front and …
Read More »High Court to decide on Besigye’s fresh bail application on Friday
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has set Friday to deliver its ruling on a fresh bail application filed by opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Obeid Lutale, who are seeking release on mandatory bail. The date was fixed by Justice Emmanuel Baguma of …
Read More »Judicial Institute: 99% of civil cases can be resolved through mediation
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 99 percent of civil cases can be settled through mediation either in or out of court, according to Andrew Khaukha, the Executive Director of the Judicial Training Institute. He says resolving disputes through mediation is an effective strategy to reduce the backlog …
Read More »Kyagulanyi’s body guard Mutwe granted bail
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayiizi of Buganda Road Court has granted bail to Noah Mitala, popularly known as Noah Mutwe, after spending 60 days on remand. Mutwe faces charges of inciting violence and disseminating hate speech, allegedly targeting members of the First Family, including President …
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