Uganda, May 17 -- In a decisive move against abuse of authority, the court has slapped a Shs40 million compensatory fine against a police officer at Namutumba Police Station.

The ruling stems from a decision by Ms Stella Nankunda to detain two court process servers, Michael Kaluusi and Richard Mwesigwa.

"I take note of the fact that the respondent (officer Nankunda) acted out with gross impunity towards the applicants (Mr Kaluusi and Mr Mwesigwa), this kind of excesses by the people in authority towards citizens to whom they are accountable, should be condemned at all costs," ruled presiding Chief Magistrate Daniel Epobu Kiboko of Iganga Court on Wednesday.

"In the instant case, I find that the confinement of the applicants for five ho...