Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force has completed investigations into the Ggaba kindergarten killing case and submitted the file of charges against Christopher Okello Onyum, the murder suspect, to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for perusal and guidance before he is arraigned in court. Addressing Journalists …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has filed fresh charges of publishing fake news against jailed lawyer Male Mabirizi, shortly after withdrawing earlier charges under the now-nullified Computer Misuse Act. Mabirizi was on Wednesday produced before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on a production …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (ODPP) and Uganda Police Force (UPF) have raised key concerns on the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Bill. ODPP and UPF have questioned the creation of Government Analytical Laboratory (GAL) as the national referral centre for forensic services …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the bail application filed by former Special Investigations Unit commander SSP Nickson Agasiirwe Karuhanga, arguing that he is a flight risk, could interfere with witnesses and investigations, and has presented weak sureties who …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala has ordered the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to fully disclose all evidence it intends to rely upon in the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused. Dr. Besigye appeared in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions, Lino Anguzu, has withdrawn charges of defilement and aggravated trafficking that had been brought against socialite Nasser Nduhukire, also known as Don Nasser. The charges were formally withdrawn on Tuesday before the International Crimes Division of the High Court …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the bail application of Dr Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, arguing that there are insufficient grounds for her release. The matter was today before Buganda Road Chief …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s new Inspector General of Government, Justice Aisha Naluzze, and new Director of Public Prosecutions, Lino Anguzu, as well as new Principal Judge Justice Jane Frances Abodo, have been sworn in. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presided over the swearing-in at Mbale State Lodge. Lady Justice Abodo …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kasangati Division are investigating the sudden death of Fatumah Bbuye Nabiwemba, an Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions. Nabiwemba was found dead in her home in Wampeewo, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the incident …
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Kampala, Uganda| THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is set to determine the next course of action regarding Eva Mbabazi, who was arrested in connection with the mysterious death of Dr Spire Kiggundu, the founder of Henrob Hospital. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SSP Patrick Onyango, Mbabazi …
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