Regulating the Gambling Den
Inside a gambling house is a gambler’s mind. But before you place that bet, think about your ‘investment’ and that ‘bookie’ taking your bet money. Without prejudice to any officially…
Procedural Justice at the EACJ: Know the way of Court
East African Court of Justice (EACJ) Laws of Procedure series, part II. Click here to read part I. There are no legal mysteries in the East African Court of Justice.…
PoW and the Geneva Convention: The law in practice
PoW are provided for under the Geneva Convention (1929) which was signed at Geneva in Switzerland on 27thJuly 1929. The provisions of the Convention saw fruition on African soil. Recently,…
Judgments and Orders of the East African Court of Justice
Whereas court process is lengthy and often boring to some, judgments and orders of court are intriguing. Whether or not it is favourable, a court judgment has a protocol it…
Termination of employment: What you need to know
In labour court, cases of unfair/wrongful termination soar by the day. They can be dramatic, especially where the employee or employer acts contrary to his promises and obligations under labour…
Use of technology to protect witnesses: A case of witness protection
Witness protection may not be facilitated by the ordinary way of testifying in court. Traditionally, witnesses testify in open court. At the mercy of the judge’s conduct, they may testify…
When Justice may not accommodate fair trial
Justice and fair trial often go hand in hand. Recently, I met a complainant in one of the murder trials I witnessed. He shot arrows from diction as the trial…
Will Morocco’s re-admission to the AU shake SADR membership?
Morocco's re-admission, despite warning and advisory from African Union (AU) Commission Legal Counsel was granted by the 54 member states of the African Union. Morocco becomes the 55th member state.…
Parents, watch out for child abductors!
If you are an expectant couple, this forewarning is yours. Thieves have found a new merchandise to trade in. - babies. On 24th January, 2017, Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe of…
The gem in a Presidential Pardon
In what appears to be a historic move by a single president of the United States of America, President Barack Obama has extended more pardons to convicts in the US…