Lawpoint Uganda

While the majority upheld the re-election of President Museveni, Kanyeihamba was among the few who dissented. His opinion, delivered with unflinching clarity, declared the election fatally flawed by state-sponsored malpractice. He voted to annul the results, a decision that cost him dearly, including Uganda’s slot on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. But he bore that cost without regret. For Kanyeihamba, principle always came before promotion.

In Semenya’s case, the real injustice was not merely the content of the DSD Regulations, but the absence of any court willing to fully grapple with what those rules meant for her body and her being.

Uganda faces some parallel concerns in its own economy. Monopoly control and platform dominance have shown up in sectors like telecommunications, banking, and digital finance. Until recently, Uganda’s framework for tackling such issues was fragmented and often weak. For example, telecom competition was governed by the Uganda Communications Act Cap 106 (as then), now Cap. 103 and its Fair Competition Regulations (2005).

Forget the myth of a straight path. Life is a winding road, full of detours, surprises, and pivots. You might start in one field and find your passion in another. You might fail spectacularly at something, only to discover a hidden talent or a new direction. Be flexible. See every twist and turn as a chance to learn, grow, and reinvent yourself. The ability to adapt is your greatest superpower of humankind.

ADR in Uganda is a well-established mechanism, deeply integrated into the legal system through constitutional, statutory and institutional support. It has proven its effectiveness in reducing the caseload in the county. While challenges like limited awareness and funding persist, the judiciary has a role to play in enhancing the application of ADR in Uganda.

The Hermès v. Rothschild case therefore represents trademark law's attempt to re-establish control over the "real" and its signs in a hyperreal economy, asserting that even in the digital ether, the fundamental principles of preventing confusion and dilution must apply to maintain the integrity of established brands against unauthorized "simulacra."

From Justice G.M. Okello’s memorable caution that “land is not vegetables to be bought from unknown sellers” in Sir John Bageire v. Ausi Matovu, to mortgage transactions in the landmark ruling on spousal fraud in Kanyima v. Mercantile Credit Bank, Ugandan courts have developed a rich jurisprudence that guards against fraud, safeguards equity, and enforces statutory principles. Fredrick Zaabwe v. Orient Bank redefined the limits of fraud and misuse of powers of attorney UNRA

The courtroom battle between celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D and photographer Jeff Sedlik over a Miles Davis portrait tattoo became a landmark case that forced the law to confront a modern dilemma: Can a tattoo infringe copyright if it’s art, homage, or something else entirely? This legal clash wasn’t just about a single tattoo, it was a collision of two creative worlds. On one side, Sedlik’s iconic photograph of jazz legend Miles Davis, a tightly controlled copyrighted wor

In our profession, work must be paid for, not just paid, but paid fairly. Fair compensation should reflect both the effort and skill involved, without being exploitative. This is where the Advocates (Remuneration and Taxation of Costs) Regulations come in. These regulations offer a clear framework for what constitutes reasonable legal fees, balancing client protection with the dignity of legal labour. Lawyers must use them not only as a pricing guide, but as a tool to defend

Every man has his follies; and the greatest is to be without any. The persecution (or should I say prosecution) of a sitting President of th

The issue of determining whether an area is subject to the laws of occupation or the laws governing armed conflict is complex and often con

Interestingly, Clause 15(3) of Uganda’s Sexual Offences Bill 2024 allows for exceptions where sexual acts between prohibited relatives are

Without decisive action, the dominoes of impunity will continue to fall, and the Judiciary will be remembered as the force that gave them th

Whether you're a seasoned lawyer, a budding law student, or simply curious about the inner workings of Uganda’s legal system, understanding

It is high time we confronted the elephant in the room. The safety of lawyers in the General Court Martial and the integrity of the justice

A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.

As Uganda celebrates 62 years of independence, the journey of the rule of law reflects both the triumphs and trials of the nation’s legal

The strict interpretation of this provision is manifest in decided cases for example in the case of Agua Plumbing (U) Ltd v United Assurance

When fintech first emerged in the 21st century, it primarily focused on the backend systems of established financial institutions like banks