Anthony Wesaka

Kampala

Reporter at Daily Monitor

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CCTV blackout deepens mystery in Katanga murder

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

What you need to know:On November 2, 2023, Henry Katanga was found dead at his Mbuya residence following what police suspect was a domestic altercation. His widow, Molly Katanga, is charged with murder A police CCTV analyst has revealed a suspicious blackout in surveillance footage from the residence of slain businessman Henry Katanga on the morning of his death.
From secret deals to courtroom drama: The session that gave away Nickson Agasirwe

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

A May 21 court session at the International Crimes Division of the High Court began as one without anything weighty to write home about. However, halfway through, the name “Nickson” was mentioned by the witness of the day, Daniel Kisekka Kibuuka.
Judiciary to resolve 500 cases through mediation in two weeks

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

The Judiciary has identified at least 513 cases that it intends to resolve within two weeks through mediation. Speaking to the media on Monday in Kampala, Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija said the initiative, dubbed the Settlement Fortnight, aims to ease the burden of case backlog in the justice system. “The Settlement Fortnight is a dedicated two-week exercise aimed at fast-tracking mediation as a tool for resolving civil disputes outside formal trial,” Justice Zeija said.
Trial of former Unra officials flops over no-show of witnesses

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

The trial of two former employees of the Uganda National Roads Authority (Unra) who are facing charges of causing the government a financial loss of Shs4.8b has failed to take off. This was after Ms Gloria Inzikuru, a chief State Attorney from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, didn’t have witnesses with her last week when the matter came up for its maiden hearing before the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court in Kampala.
ICC to rely on written testimonies in Kony trial slated for September

1 week ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

What you need to know:On December 12, 2024, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber III scheduled Kony’s confirmation of charges hearing to proceed in his absence on September 9, 2025. Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) will rely on written statements and documentary evidence when the case against Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony begins in absentia on September 9, 2025.
New details emerge in Luzira land dispute involving ex-prisoners

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

New details have emerged in the Luzira land dispute in which families of former prisoners petitioned the High Court in Kampala, challenging the transfer of their 1.6-acre land at Luzira, Nakawa Division, citing fraud in the leasing process. One of the lawyers to the defendant companies, Mr Jude Byamukama, contends that the ex-prisoners sold the land in question at Shs850m to Karago construction, hence can’t turn around to cry foul.
Besigye’s lawyer Eron Kiiza appeals to High Court for passport release

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

A Ugandan human rights lawyer representing detained opposition strongman Dr Kizza Besigye has protested the High Court’s continued refusal to release his passport, warning that the delay is endangering his health. Mr Eron Kiiza, who was convicted in January for contempt of a military court and later granted bail, says he has twice written to the High Court registrar in Kampala requesting his passport to travel abroad for medical treatment, but has received no response.
Ex-prisoners cry foul over Luzira land row

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

What you need to know:The 1.6-acre parcel was reportedly allocated in 1997 to support former prisoners through vocational training and employment. Families of former inmates have raised concerns over what they describe as the mishandling of land in Luzira, Kampala, which they say was allocated to them by Uganda Prisons Service for rehabilitation and vocational use.
US sanctions: ICC defends Ugandan judge, three others

2 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has defended four of its judges, including a Ugandan-born judge, Solomy Balungi Bossa, days after they were sanctioned by the Trump administration. According to the ICC, the sanctions by the US government led by President Donald Trump is an attempt to undermine the global court.
Lands commissioner remanded to Luzira on corruption charges

3 weeks ago | monitor.co.ug | Anthony Wesaka

What you need to know:Mr Mugaino, who was arrested earlier in the day by officers from the Office of the Inspector General of Government (IGG), pleaded not guilty to the charges before Chief Magistrate Rachael Nakyaze The Commissioner for Land Registration, Mr Baker Mugaino, was today, Wednesday June 4, 2025 arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala and charged with abuse of office and corruption. He was subsequently remanded to Luzira prison.