Phillip Karugaba
@PhillipKarugaba
#RuleOfLaw ‘… a principle of governance in which ALL PERSONS, … including the State, are ACCOUNTABLE TO LAWS publicly promulgated, EQUALLY ENFORCED and INDEPENDENTLY ADJUDICATED, and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards.
From the man himself, “Revolution in Zanzibar” by Field Marshal John Gideon Okello, the Ugandan who led the 1964 Zanzibar Revolution, a true people’s struggle! What a story! A gripping account of courage and change. 🇺🇬🇹🇿 #ZanzibarRevolution #AfricanHistory #JohnOkello
We stand for justice & democracy in Uganda. Bail is a constitutional right, and judicial independence is non-negotiable. We respectfully urge President @KagutaMuseveni to stop threatening our courts. Read our full statement. #JusticeForAll #RuleOfLaw @ac_owinydollo @JudiciaryUG
Imposing cash as a condition for bail!!! No reasoning, no inquiry! Large sums as if plucked from the air, curtailing the presumption of innocence and right to liberty! Well done @AmosKuuku. Let’s hear from you @JudiciaryUG. You are accountable! Judicial power belongs to people.
The trajectory of cash bail & wealth based detentions Courts in Uganda find it convenient to ask for 20M @kiizaeron @PhillipKarugaba @MujuziProf @bkabumba latimes.com/california/sto….
Honoring your courage & selfless sacrifice for a us all even the ones who will never appreciate it #No retreat No Surrender
Constitutional Court got it wrong! Candidates for judicial office can’t hide behind confidentiality in vetting or dodge scrutiny of their public and private conduct during their tenure. Judicial power belongs to the people! Want privacy? Stay out of public office! @pmpaulmukiibi
In Legal Brains Trust (LBT) Ltd & Others vs. AG; Constitutional Petition No.23 of 2015 (September 12, 2023), Mulyagonja, JCC explained the tripartite process of selecting judges in Uganda, where citizens participate in the proceedings before the Judicial Service Commission.
It is 2 months today.. and it still seems like life will never be the same again. Knowing that people that wantonly subjected you to this pain and long term injuries are at large living their lives like nothing happened and probably inflicting pain on more people makes it worse.…
How can citizens stand by and watch this blatant daylight robbery? Parliament is flush with funds for ‘donations’—but how does this align with its constitutional duties?
The speaker, @AnitahAmong gets 5.424 billion shillings for donations, on top of that @ChrisObore1 gets 4.2 billion shillings for donations - that's almost 10 billion shillings! Further, parliament get billions for Corporate Social Responsibility. From what @AAgather shared…
Parliament must stop this abuse of power! Its constitutional roles are to pass legislation, exercise oversight over the executive, and give people representation—NOT service delivery. No more funds for non-constitutional functions! #EndAbuseOfPower”
Previously, Parliament did not allocate a budget for donations. This practice began under the leadership of Speaker Anita Among, and the donations budget has since increased by 352% from UGX 1.2 billion to UGX 5.4 billion over three years. #ParliamentBudgetUg
“…judicial independence is not granted by executive generosity and will have to be earned, even fought for.” Thank you @Kalinaki. #RIP Justice GW Kanyeihamba.
#RNBLive27: "There are only two options when it comes to contributing to the struggle: If you cannot join those who are already putting their lives on the frontlines, then at the very least, do not allow yourself to be used by the oppressors. By taking that simple stand, we can…
Thank you, @kiizaeron, for capturing my tribute to the late Hon. Justice Kenneth Kakuru. ‘Great men deserve immortality.’ May his legacy endure and his soul rest in eternal peace.
Mwalimu @PhillipKarugaba flashes back on the life and times of Hon. Justice Kakuru Kenneth.
“This is not your typical city marathon,” says Mutesasira, founder of The Great Outdoors. “It’s a therapeutic run through a living forest—a healing space, where every breath is rich with oxygen, and every step contributes to conservation of nature.” newvision.co.ug/category/sport…
#ContemptOfCourt! @IsaacSsemakadde was summarily tried in absentia and sentenced to 24 months imprisonment by Justice Musa Ssekaana on Valentine’s Day, for an infamous remark about the same judge. ulii.org/akn/ug/judgmen…
Z E L O! @MathiasMpuuga’s UGX 500M “service award” is a clear conflict of interest under the Leadership Code Act. No court has addressed it! @DrOkiria @IGGUganda, it’s time for justice. A leader must not profit from decisions they make. #RuleOfLaw
It's almost a year Snr @PhillipKarugaba Did he post the page or share it with you?
#hotoffthebench SCORK upholds the COA findings that children born out of wedlock are entitled to inheritance even where the father was a Muslim. Religious beliefs or teachings must bow down to the Constitution and the best interests of the child. Also, SCORK on art 24(4)😍🤩
#hotoffthebench The Kenyan Court of Appeal has delivered the most progressive decision on non-discrimination in the year 2023. COA finds that children born out of wedlock are entitled to inheritance even if the father was a Muslim. In summary 'Kitanda hakizai haramu' (1)
Next month marks 54 years since the murder of Nicholas Stroh and Robert Siedle in Simba Barracks, Mbarara. Siedle accompanied Stroh a journalist, investigating the 1971 massacre of Acholi and Langi officers in the barracks. Here is their story as told by Edward Siedle (son).
#ContemptOfCourt: SA court upheld “scandalizing judiciary” as constitutional but slammed summary trials. Contempt trials need a different judge, unless exceptional! Fairness first! 🇺🇬 ⚖️ Our contempt convicts were all summarily tried! #JusticeForAll saflii.org/za/cases/ZACC/…
If you silence defense, intimidate journalists or criminalize peaceful protests….. you are not protecting peace, you’re simply provoking unrest. #UHRCForPeace #PeacefulPollsUG #EarlyWarning2026UG
The conference seeks to provide a platform to reflect on the 2021 elections and generate actionable strategies for strengthening Uganda's early warning capacity ahead of the 2026 elections. #UHRCForPeace #PeacefulPollsUG #EarlyWarning2026UG