FACT: Uganda 🇺🇬 Cranes was invited by Morocco 🇲🇦 for today’s International Friendly.
FUFA obliged ….’We have no problem. You will have the Boys’
Kickoff tonight: 10pm
#InternationalFriendly
Has anyone thought of the fact that such is mere provocation to start a war by the opposition & have people murdered under the guise of protecting the country?
What a cowardly tactic though!
If only we endure long enough despite the losses, will our master time vindicate us?
This should not be happening in our country, where are the Ugandans? Are we so blind, so deaf, so callous to feel anything anymore?
Somebody help explain to me what’s going on!
This is so WRONG! I deeply apologize to NUP fellows for my insensitive comments before!
Does the President of this country witness such TORTURE and simply look away?😡
“Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.”
Matthew 5:25 NIV
My column in this week’s @observerug
I reflect on whether - given all that is happening in Uganda, including the arrest, conviction and continued detention of @kiizaeron - it still makes sense to study, teach or practice law in our context.
https://t.co/0wHJFcUtrV
Earlier in the morning, NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya who is the prospective MP for Kampala Central schooled the half witted NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong and shied him away from even making the thumb symbol of his party.
While off the camera, Todwong was quoted to have said, “We also don’t like what’s happening in our party but we have to be there for the money.”
The two secretary generals were given a platform on NBS Morning Breeze to weigh in on the Kawempe North byelection
#KJNews
Imagine a Preacher/Pastor who is also a Chief Justice 🤔🤭😁
To the “developing world” I know this sparks controversy but I beg we too are not about to rescind.
Anyhow, let the real games begin.
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Isaiah 45:2-3
#radicalnewbar#ULS
Once anything is contrary to Constitution, it's null & void hence OWINY-DOLLO had to RELEASE everyone from COURT MARTIAL, I disagreed with both PROF. MBAZIIRA & BYAMUKAMA JUDE at MAKERERE discussion of BAN of COURT MARTIAL JUDGMENT
How the ULS President’s Right to a Fair Hearing was Violated.
1/ The recent sentencing of Mr. Isaac Ssemakadde, the Uganda Law Society president, to two years for contempt of court raises profound constitutional and procedural questions.
2/ The case stems from an application by Mr. Hashim Mugisha, who alleged that Ssemakadde made derogatory remarks on his X handle about Judge Musa Ssekaana. Astonishingly, the same judge heard and decided the contempt application and sentenced Ssemakadde. This warrants a closer examination of judicial impartiality.
3/ Article 28(1) of the Constitution guarantees every individual the right to a fair, speedy, and public hearing before an independent and impartial tribunal. This right is absolute, further reinforced by Article 44(c), which declares it non-derogable.
4/ The Constitution (Recusal of Judicial Officers) (Practice) Directions, 2019, were introduced to operationalize these constitutional guarantees. They emphasize the importance of impartiality by requiring judges to step aside in cases where their impartiality may reasonably be questioned, even in the absence of actual bias.
5/ Rule 6(1) of the 2019 Directions is unequivocal: a judge must refrain from participating in proceedings where their impartiality may reasonably be doubted. This standard is not subjective; it is based on the perception of a reasonable observer. The goal is to preserve public confidence in the judiciary, which is as critical as ensuring justice in individual cases.
6/ In this particular case, the alleged contempt arose from remarks directed at the presiding judge. When a judge becomes the subject of the controversy before them, it is difficult, if not impossible, to maintain the appearance of impartiality, regardless of their intentions or conduct.
7/ The issue here is not whether the judge acted with actual bias but whether their continued involvement in the case created a reasonable apprehension of bias. The principle that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done is central to the legitimacy of judicial decisions.
8/ The principle of nemo judex in causa sua (no one can be a judge in their own cause) was violated in this instance. This foundational principle of natural justice prohibits a judge from presiding over a case in which they have a personal interest or are directly implicated.
9/ By presiding over a case in which they were directly implicated, the judge undermined the constitutional guarantee of a fair hearing under Article 28(1). Since this right is non-derogable under Article 44(c), there is no room for exceptions or compromises, no matter the circumstances.
10/ The broader concern here is the potential erosion of public trust in the judiciary. Judicial impartiality is not just a legal requirement; it is a cornerstone of public confidence in the justice system. When impartiality is called into question, it casts doubt on the fairness of the process and the legitimacy of the outcome.
11/ A constructive alternative would have been for the judge to recuse themselves and allow another judge to handle the matter. This approach would have demonstrated a commitment to fairness, preserved the integrity of the proceedings, and reinforced public trust in the judiciary.
12/ The judiciary must take deliberate steps to reinforce the principles enshrined in the Constitution and the 2019 Directions. This includes fostering a culture where recusal is viewed not as a sign of weakness but as a strength—a demonstration of the judiciary’s commitment to fairness and the rule of law.
13/ The right to a fair hearing is the foundation of justice. It is not merely a procedural formality but a substantive guarantee that protects the integrity of the judicial process. Upholding this right is essential to preserving the rule of law and the public’s faith in the judiciary. #RuleOfLaw #FairHearing #JudicialImpartiality
Imagine a Preacher/Pastor who is also a Chief Justice 🤔🤭😁
To the “developing world” I know this sparks controversy but I beg we too are not about to rescind.
Anyhow, let the real games begin.
Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Isaiah 45:2-3
#radicalnewbar#ULS
Former president of Kenya mocks countries who are upset Trump that said he won’t give blank checks anymore to foreign governments.
“Why are you crying? It’s not your government! He has no reason to give you anything. You don’t pay taxes in America.”