Justice

14 June 2025, 7:23 AM

229 prisoners crowd Patongo Main Prison with majority on remand

By Freeman Canogura Patongo Main Prison is currently housing 229 inmates, a number prison authorities describe as overwhelming. Of these, only 66 are convicts serving time, while 163 remain on remand awaiting trial. The Officer-in-Charge of Patongo Main Prison, PO…

13 June 2025, 10:15 AM

Patongo High Court holds first session, just a month after launch

By Freeman Canogura Just a month after it was launched, Patongo High Court has held its first sitting. The inaugural court session began on June 12, 2025, and is currently handling 45 criminal case files. The new resident judge, Justice…