EACJ gets New Judges and Deputy Principal Judge.
4th, December 2013
The East African Court of Justice, on the 15th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State that took place on 30th November 2013 at Speke Resort and Conference Centre, in Kampala, Uganda, appointed Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja from the Republic of Rwanda Judge of the East African Court of Justice (Appellate Division) to replace Hon. Lady Justice Emily Rusera Kayitesi who resigned. Read More »
EACJ Dismisses Ugandan MP Case.
26th, November 2013
East African Court of Justice dismissed a case challenging the rules of procedure for the election of Uganda’s members of EALA adopted by the Parliament of Uganda are contrary to the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community. Read More »
The Hon. Principle Judge Calls for Dialogue.
25th, November 2013
The Hon. Principle Judge, Hon. Justice Yorokamu Bamwine, challenged Judicial Officers to enhance the image of the Judiciary by holding open days in courts where they have dialogue with the public, starting from Grade II Courts up to the Supreme Court.Read More »
EACJ Delivers Ruling on the Karuma Dam Project
11th, November 2013
The East African Court of Justice on November 29, 2013 delivered a ruling for an application seeking the Court to temporarily restrain the Government of Uganda from the construction of a Hydro Power Unit, pending the hearing and determination of the main case in the Kampala High Court. Read More »
ULS Fails to Respond in Attorney General Suit.
5th, November 2013
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) had by November 4, 2013 failed to file its response to a suit in which the Attorney General petitioned court seeking interim orders nullifying a two-year suspension imposed on him by the lawyers’ body for alleged incompetence.Read More »