Kapata, a Ugandan music promoter and radio DJ owns an app called LaVIBE, where he promotes local music for those artists who have paid him. People can download and listen to the mixes using the app. In order to promote this app, Kapata decided to pay Mudundo Telecom to advertise LaVIBE in caller tunez for their calls. In fact, he…
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What Is Self Defence?
Some of us if not all, heard and watched the news about how MP Otto was slapped by his fellow MP Okol right inside the house that makes laws, can you imagine!!!? Where he was slapped is shocking because we expect better than that but is none of our business today. Mp Okol claimed Mp Otto abused him, was de-campaigning…
Read MoreDoes Whistle blowing And Gossip Mean The Same Thing?
Remember back in the day when we were in primary school? There was that thing called “Solida” which meant to stick together even when it meant that you would be beaten by the teacher yet you were innocent of the offense of noise-making. Thank God we left that behind. These days, being a snitch pays!!!! Our government enacted a law…
Read MoreDistribution Of Residential Holdings
Mr. Kitita died without writing a will. When his family and clan sat down to elect who would be the Administrator of his estate, his brother, Kilala was chosen. Kilala went through the entire legal process and was named the Administrator of the Estate of the late Kitata. When Mr. Kitata started distributing the property, he distributed all of Mr.…
Read MoreI Want To Undergo Female Circumcision. What Does The Law Say?
Before you wonder how it is even possible for a woman to want to undergo female circumcision, there are stories about brides who engage in the practice for various reasons; one of them being the desire to be made ‘virgins again’. It’s been reported that there are women opting to undergo female circumcision which is widely known as female genital…
Read MoreMy Neighbor’s House Fell On Mine, Who Compensates Me?
Mr. Onesmas lives in an area that is known to be hit by landslides. His house is at the foot of a hill. His next door neighbour, Mama Sarah, lives up the hill. One day out of nowhere it rained cats, dogs, elephants and camels until the soil got loose and caused a landslide. Mama Sarah’s whole house rolled down…
Read MoreWhat is Social Justice and what does it mean for my Rights?
Today, 20th February 2020, we observe the World Day of Social Justice. It is the day to focus on the injustices in the world of social justice throughout the world, press for improvements and look for solutions. This year, the theme is “Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice”. We believe there could never have been a better time…
Read MoreMY LAND MATTER IS NOT A CRIMINAL ISSUE. What now?
Yesterday, we talked about how you may “diagnose” a land issue is a criminal case and should be reported to the police. Today, we want to look at what you can do to protect your land when the case isn’t criminal in nature. 1. PRESERVE THE STATE OF THE LAND If someone is trying to put or remove something from…
Read MoreCAN I START CAMPAIGNING?
Taata Bula has been convinced by some of his people to contest for LC5 post. Since 2021 is not far, he has come up with campaign schedule and wants to start “consulting” his potential voters. However, because of what has been happening with many political leaders who have gone for ‘consultations’, he fears that he may also be stopped or…
Read MoreCan I use any ngombe (horn) on my car or bicycle?
Have you ever been on a Boda Boda and you heard the ngombe of a truck behind you sounding like it’s about to run you down only to another Boda Boda passing you by? It is such a stressful and annoying experience that it may lead you to wonder whether that is even legal. Should a bajaj drive around with…
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