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Item Alleged baby killer scouted schools before Ggaba attack.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-23) Wesaka, Anthony; Kigongo, JulietEvidence tendered yesterday in the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, who is accused of killing four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare centre, revealed that he conducted extensive online searches about several nursery and preschool facilities across Kampala and Wakiso districts before the deadly attack occurred.Item Battered journalist sues government(Daily monitor, 2016-02-18) Wesaka, AnthonyMr Andrew Lwanga, the WBS journalist who was allegedly assaulted by suspended DPC of Old Kampala Joram Mwesigye, has sued the Attorney General seeking compensation. Mr Lwanga, in a suit filed before the High Court on February 15, states that following his brutal assault by DPC Mwesigye in January last year, he has since been incapacitated and can't make ends meet. However, he does not specify how much money he wants in damages, leaving the same to be determined by court.Item Besigye turns to court to seek his freedom.(Daily Monitor, 2016-02-29) Wesaka, AnthonyForum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has petitioned court to seek orders to evict police officers and other security personnel who have laid siege at his home since election day. Dr Besigye's lawyers last Friday petitioned Kasangati Magistrates' Court, in Wakiso District protesting the continued presence of police who they say their client wants withdrawn from his residence with immediate effect.Item Bunga landlord says Ggaba killings suspect liked children.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-20) Wesaka, Anthony; Kigongo, JulietA landlord testified that Christopher Okello Onyum, prime suspect in the murder of four toddlers, loved children in the neighbourhood. He recounted how Okello rented a house in Bunga in November 2025 and interacted with neighbours.Item Call data places Okello at Ggaba crime scene.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-22) Wesaka, Anthony; Kigongo, JulietThe court heard that at 11:25am, the same phone number made an emergency call, lasting 39 seconds. According to the prosecution, the call was made shortly after the suspect allegedly committed the murders.Item Commercial count targets 320 bank cases in two-week drive.(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-11) Wesaka, Anthony; Manzil, Ibrahim KhalilThe Commercial Division of the High court has launched an intensive two-week than 320 banking and credit-related disputes, a move aimed at reducing case backlog and unlocking billions of shilling tied up in prolonged litigation.Item Court bars RDCs, security from interfering with bailiffs' work.(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-25) Wesaka, AnthonyStatutory immunity protects bailiffs only when they act lawfully and in accordance with court warrant.Item Court clears Health ministry's Mbonye(Daily Monitor, 2018-02-01) Wesaka, AnthonyThe IGG had accused Prof. Anthony Mbonye of not having qualified to be shortlisted for the position of director of Health Services, but court ruled in his favour.Item Court of appeal to clear 26 dormant criminal appeals.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-31) Wesaka, AnthonyThe Court of Appear will today conduct a one-day weed-out session to remove dormant criminal appeals from its system. This is part of wider efforts to reduce case backlog and improve the timely delivery of justice.Item Court sends Okello to the gallows over Ggaba Killings(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-01) Wesaka, Anthony; Kigongo, JulietJustice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha agreed with the prosecution that the case fell with the "rarest of the rare" category deserving of capital punishment.Item Court stops auction of matrimonial home.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-14) Wesaka, AnthonyThe High Court has temporarily blocked NCBA Bank Uganda Limited from auctioning a disputed matrimonial home in Kiwatule, Kampala, citing lack of spousal consent, pending the determination of a suit filed by a 69-year-old housewife.Item Courts to go paperless in June.(Daily Monitor, 2026-02-23) Wesaka, AnthonyAll courts across Uganda operating under the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) will transition to a fully paperless system effective June 1. In an administrative circular issued on February 17, under Article 133 of the constitution, Chief Justice Flavian Zeija directed all judicial officers, Judiciary staff, advocates and court users to implement the new digital directive.Item Courts to strike out idle cases after 28 days.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-25) Wesaka, AnthonyCourts will begin dismissing civil cases that are not prosecuted within 28 days after the close of preliminary pleadings, Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has warned, in a move aimed at tackling the judiciary's growing case backlog.Item Daycare murder suspect starts his defence today.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-24) Wesaka, Anthony; Kigongo, JulietProceedings in the highly publicised trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare, resume this morning with the accused expected to begin his much-awaited defence on four counts of murder.Item DNA links Okello to Knife in Ggaba murders.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-23) Wesaka, Anthony; Kigongo, JulietProceedings in the murder trial of Christopher Okello Onyum were abruptly halted yesterday after a powerful thunderstorm tore through the makeshift court at Ggaba, sending tents flying and triggering panic among court attendees. The afternoon session had just resumed for the final prosecution witness. Strong winds ripped apart the main tent, forcing an emergency evacuation.Item EC phone ban illegal, says rights watchdog(Daily monitor, 2016-02-18) Wesaka, AnthonyA human rights watchdog, Legal Brains Trust, has sued the Electoral Commission (EC) over its ban on the use of mobile phones and cameras at polling centres during the general election that starts today. Legal Brains Trust (LBT), in a suit filed on Monday, contends that the ban by EC chairperson, Dr Badru Kiggundu last Friday, undermines the democratic character of the elections, makes the elections not free and fair and complicates the efforts of the voters in trying to monitor and observe the elections.Item Entebbe Airport prepared for Museveni swearing-in guests, says UCAA.(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-11) Wesaka, AnthonyEntebbe International Airport is fully prepared to facilitate the arrival and departure of foreign dignitaries expected of foreign dignitaries expected for President Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in ceremony tomorrow, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has announced.Item Ex-CID boss' children contest his will, sue stepmother over shs1b.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-16) Wesaka, AnthonyA family dispute over the estate of the late former Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) boss and prominent lawyer Chris John Bakiza has escalated to the High Court of Uganda Family Division, where several of his children are contesting the validity of his will and suing their stepmother, Robinah Mbabazi.Item Ggaba attack suspect killed in search for wealth-DP.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-09) Kigongo, Juliet; Wesaka, AnthonyPolice investigations and medical assessments found Okello mentally sound.Item Ggaba jubilates after death sentence(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-01) Kigongo, Juliet; Wesaka, Anthony"Where is the judge? We want to give her flowers, she has done a great job for us by delivering justice," Residents.