Law Society calls on Public Service to look into Kagole continued forced leave
Friday April 23 2021
Pius Bigirimana (left) replaced Kagole Kivumbi after he was sent on forced leave in 2019 amid allegations of financial impropriety involving Shs34b meant for Judiciary activities. PHOTO/FILE/COURTESY
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On December 15, 2020, the High Court in Kampala ruled that the indefinite leave imposed on Mr Kagole, 15 months ago was only justifiable in its initial stages but it has since become illegal.
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The Uganda Law Society president, Phoena Nabasa Wall, has called upon Public Service to implement a High Court ruling that upheld that the continued forced leave of former Judiciary Permanent Secretary (PS), Kagole Kivumbi is illegal.
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Monday April 12 2021
Police officers arrest a supporter of Ugandan musician turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, before his arrest on his way to a press conference held to announce the cancelation of his show at Busabala, Uganda, on April 22, 2019. Rule of law is often disregarded in security force operations. PHOTO/FILE/AFP
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The society demands the immediate end of harassment, threatening and abuse of the rights of journalists and that those found culpable, should be prosecuted.
Criminalisation of the practice of journalism, serial killing of women and disappearance of citizens, especially from the Opposition side, have dominated the Law Society rule of law, first quarterly report.
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Seek competent guidance from registered, approved tax agents
Monday April 05 2021
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Given the ‘briefcase’ nature of their operations, such “tax agents” cannot be easily tracked by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Should falsifications emerge, the taxpayer is left in a maze of proving their business records while the agent remains at large.
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Many taxpayers have fallen prey to dubious persons who masquerade as tax agents and purporting to be competent on tax matters.
Given the ‘briefcase’ nature of their operations, such “tax agents” cannot be easily tracked by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Should falsifications emerge, the taxpayer is left in a maze of proving their business records while the agent remains at large.