On August 20, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a significant piece of legislation regulating the use of found or “trophy” firearms. This new law, approved in a second reading, outlines the procedures for civilians to declare, handle, and utilize these weapons, primarily aimed at supporting the defense againstContinue Reading
Human Rights Defender Agather Atuhaire Reports Life Threats Agather Atuhaire, an acclaimed human rights defender, recently disclosed on social media that she has received serious threats to her life. On August 1, 2024, a distressing encounter occurred involving her elder sister and individuals claiming to be from the Chieftaincy ofContinue Reading
The Uganda Police have proposed new measures to reduce high alcohol consumption by recommending increased taxes on bars. This suggestion was presented to the House Committees on Health and Trade by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mr. James Ochaya, on Wednesday. Ochaya argued that the higher taxes on bars wouldContinue Reading
Youth in Kenya are actively challenging perceived poor leadership through a petition against the appointment of 14 ministers. This initiative, led by the Bunge of Mayut-Kenya group, is seeking signatures from young people in Nairobi and Kiambu counties to oppose the recent ministerial appointments made by President William Ruto. TheContinue Reading
Steven Kitale, a lawyer and member of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), has filed a case challenging the recent increase in membership fees in a legal dispute before the High Court in Mwanza. The case, identified as number 17558/2024, was brought before Judge Wilbert Chuma on July 26, 2024. KitaleContinue Reading
In Dar es Salaam, the future of lawyer Boniface Mwabukusi’s candidacy for the presidency of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) will be determined this Friday, July 26, 2024. The High Court is scheduled to issue its ruling on his legal challenge against his disqualification from the race. Mwabukusi, who wasContinue Reading
President William Ruto’s administration has encountered several legal challenges as courts have blocked or annulled various government decisions and appointments. From halting the appointment of Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) to invalidating his new Universal Health Coverage (UHC) plan, the government is facing numerous lawsuits. Key Legal Battles Appointment of ChiefContinue Reading
Dodoma — On July 20, 2024, President Samia Suluhu Hassan addressed a gathering of chiefs from various regions of Tanzania at the State House in Chamwino, Dodoma. During her speech, she highlighted the ongoing conflicts between farmers and herders, sharing her personal experience with the issue and urging chiefs toContinue Reading
Zanzibar Vice President Calls for Improvement in Compensation Laws Unguja, Zanzibar – On July 19, 2024, the Second Vice President of Zanzibar, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, urged the Workers’ Compensation Fund (WCF) and the Zanzibar Social Security Fund (ZSSF) to enhance their cooperation to address challenges in compensating workers. He emphasizedContinue Reading
Francis Zuriel Moturi, a former investment manager at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has been fined over KShs. 2 billion following the dismissal of his appeal by the High Court against a previous ruling. The case, which has spanned nearly two decades, involves Moturi and three others associated withContinue Reading