Tundu Lissu Rejects Court-Appointed Lawyer, Raises Objections in Treason Hearing
“In a case of this nature, with a death penalty, I will defend myself,” he told the judges.
Category: East Africa
Tundu Lissu akataa Mahakama kumteulia Wakili, asema atajitetea mwenyewe kwenye Kesi ya Uhaini
Lissu alitoa kauli hiyo leo mbele ya Jopo la Majaji watatu wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Kanda ya Dar es Salaam, akifafanua kuwa uamuzi huo umetokana na uzito wa kesi hiyo, ambayo endapo atapatikana na hatia, adhabu yake ni kunyongwa hadi kufa.
High Court of Kenya suspends the committee of protest victims’ compensation panel
The High Court of Kenya has temporarily suspended the functioning of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of…
Joseph Kony: Brutal rebel chief eluding capture for decades
Rebel commander Joseph Kony led a campaign of terror across Uganda and neighbouring countries for decades, and has never been…
Lawyer demands Faith Odhiambo’s removal as LSK boss after accepting Ruto’s appointment
Lawyer Levi Munyeri has challenged Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo to resign from her role at the LSK…
Rwanda slams HRW report on military graves from DRC clashes
Rwanda has criticised Human Rights Watch over a report that used satellite data to show how a military graveyard had…
Polepole discloses that President Samia’s son, Abdul, is the head of the abduction squad
The group (abductors) that Abdul is leading has many people that I personally know by their names, and I will name them soon
Faith Odhiambo: Why I accepted Ruto’s appointment to protest victim compensation team
Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has defended her decision to accept an appointment as the Vice Chairperson…
Kenya’s panel of experts to oversee compensation victims of protest sworn in
The committee will be tasked with facilitating compensation of victims of demonstrations and protests dating back to 2017. Prof. Makau…
Uganda Opposition Leader Besigye Boycotts Treason Trial
Besigye, 69, is a leading opponent of President Yoweri Museveni — in power for nearly 40 years — having unsuccessfully challenged him in four elections.
