A wave of grief and outrage has swept through Buyende district following the brutal murder of a 14-year-old boy, Joseph Kirya, who was allegedly tortured to death after being accused of stealing money from a Catholic priest.

The young victim, a resident of Wesunire, Makanga Ward in Buyende Town Council, was reportedly accused of stealing UGX 5,000,000 (Five Million Shillings) from the room of Reverend Father Owori Silver Osuna, a 33-year-old priest at Wesunire Parish.

Uganda’s legal body released a report on the state of the rule of law, highlighting progress and gaps in the justice system.


Kampala - The Uganda Law Society has issued a strong call for the government to uphold the rule of law without exception, demanding equal application of legal consequences for all perpetrators of human rights violations, including state actors. During a press briefing in Kampala, ULS Vice President Anthony Asimwe emphasised the urgent need for government institutions to adhere to proper legal procedures and stop manipulating judicial processes.  

Thirteen youths accused of violent incidents during Ibrahim Kitatta’s campaign were granted bail. They pleaded not guilty and were released on strict bail conditions.

Masaka Chief Magistrate Simon Toloko has granted bail to 13 youths facing 11 charges related to alleged violent incidents during Ibrahim Kitatta's campaign activities in Bukoto West Constituency. The accused, who all pleaded not guilty, were released on strict bail conditions set at 50 million Ugandan shillings for each surety and 5 million shillings cash bail per accused person.  

Three suspects were arrested in Kasese District for two homicide cases.

Kasese District Police have detained three suspects in connection with two separate homicide cases that occurred within Kasese Municipality. The arrests come as authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of 33-year-old Simon Kutegeka and an unidentified victim of mob justice.

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