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@kfm Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:31:35

Court halts cases against Minister Kitutu

By Juliet Kigongo The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has temporarily stopped the hearing of the corruption charges against Karamoja Affairs minister Mary Goretti Kitutu. On November 28, 2023, Justice Jane Kajuga dismissed Dr Kitutu’s application in which she wanted her trial halted on grounds that she was tortured by police during arrest and interrogation. Yesterday, the judge held that it is not in contention that Dr Kitutu had filed an application in the Court of Appeal as a notice was attached to the affidavit in support of the application together with a memorandum and the grounds of appeal. “I am unable to conclude that the appeal is vexatious (causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry), lacks […]

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