Tag: uganda

Ugandan firm Diamond Advocates focuses on future as it adds judge’s clerk Priscilla Nayiga

Diamond Advocates is a premier Ugandan law firm offering legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas, and a pioneer in technology and AI law. Looking to the future, last week it added talented young lawyer Priscilla Nayiga to its team

LCIA’s Young International Arbitration Group names seven new regional representatives for Africa

Established in 1997, the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) for practitioners, students and younger members of the arbitration community now has over 12,200 members from 145+ countries. This week it revealed its new representatives for six global regions

Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo sworn in as the first-ever female Principal Judge of Uganda

On Sunday, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said the arrival of a new generation of leaders offered hope for reform, as he presided over the swearing in of new Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, and several other justice officials.

African and Asian nations urged to engage youth in shaping the legal foundations of both continents

Government representatives and legal experts from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) are meeting this week in Kampala for AALCO’s 63rd annual session, focusing on strengthening international law cooperation amid global challenges

LCIA dismissal of $2 billion investor claim a ‘defining moment’ for Africa’s infrastructure sovereignty

Last week, the London Court of International Arbitration dismissed a $2 billion USD claim against Kenya and Uganda arising from a failed Rift Valley Railways project. This ‘major victory’ may have lasting impacts beyond legal technicalities

Vale Professor George W Kanyeihamba, 1939-2025: Uganda mourns a ‘colossus’ of constitutional law and human rights

A towering figure in Ugandan law, retired Supreme Court judge and prominent legal scholar George W Kanyeihamba passed away yesterday. An outpouring of tributes have flowed from many in law and wider society, all across the political spectrum

FSD Uganda launches a bespoke Deal Book of top Ugandan investment opportunities ahead of AFSIC 2025

Leading Africa-focused investment conference, AFSIC - Investing in Africa, will be held in London on 14-15 October. Brenda Amony Yiiki discusses how a deal flow facility funded by the EU can help pair investors with some of Uganda’s most promising businesses

Engoru Mutebi Advocates scores sports law star Timothy Kajja as an Associate Partner

Ugandan corporate and commercial firm Engoru Mutebi Advocates announced yesterday afternoon that Timothy Kajja, founder of the pan-African Young African Lawyers in Sports forum, has joined their firm as an Associate Partner

Ugandan lawyers protest Court of Appeal’s ‘procedural sabotage’ that imperils the rule of law

The East Africa Law Society has come out in strong support of Ugandan lawyers protesting today against the Court of Appeal’s unlawful actions, and is willing to pursue international remedies

EA Carbon Markets Forum a pivotal gathering to advance sustainable development

Local and global stakeholders gathered in Kampala last month for the second East Africa Carbon Markets Forum. It was a dynamic arena for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and actionable discussions

Uganda’s new Climate Change regulations a bold step forward

Uganda is a signatory to key international instruments addressing climate change. Recently gazetted regulations provide a framework for registering carbon projects in Uganda but their operation and success will require a balance of oversight and market facilitation

Excitement builds for East Africa Carbon Markets Forum as region looks to build a greener future

On 8-9 May local and global stakeholders will gather in Kampala, Uganda for the East Africa Carbon Markets Forum 2025, a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and actionable discussions to advance sustainable development goals.

Carbon trading to save our planet

In May, the East Africa Carbon Markets Forum will bring together local and global stakeholders in Kampala, Uganda. Kenneth Muhangi and Emmanuel Bright discuss challenges, opportunities, and the role carbon trading can play in combatting climate change