Tag: uganda

Data is the new oil: reflecting on The Africa Big Tech Accountability Summit

The inaugural Africa Big Tech Accountability Summit took place in Kampala, Uganda, from 30-31 July, convening regulators, tech leaders, lawyers, and scholars. Zaina Nakyagaba of KTA Advocates, who chaired one of the panels, reports on a summit where brilliant minds looked to shape Africa’s digital future.

Babatunde Fagbohunlu, Wambui G Muigai, and David Kaggwa among 2026 Africa Construction Law Awards honorees

At a glittering function in Johannesburg, the Africa Construction Law Annual Gala Dinner and Awards celebrated excellence across Africa’s construction and legal ecosystem, honouring practitioners ranging from Rising Star to Lifetime Achievement

KTA Advocates elevates Chrispus Mutabuza to partner among eight 'exceptional' promotions

Established in 2009, KTA Advocates is a leading firm in Uganda with expertise in Intellectual Property and Technology, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Dispute Resolution. A member of the Alliott Global Alliance, as it continues to expand its footprint it has announced the promotion of six legal and two support staff.

Loud, clear calls to ditch Protection of Sovereignty Bill from senior lawyers, Uganda Law Society, and rights groups

Last week, the Ugandan government tabled the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, aiming to strictly regulate how individuals, businesses, and organisations receive money or assistance from foreign sources. But many critics have called the proposed legislation draconian and undemocratic

S&L Advocates announces Joseph Luswata as new Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution, among several other promotions

Established in 1980, S&L Advocates is one of the oldest and largest law firms in Uganda, and a member firm of DLA Piper Africa. After last week’s announcement that James Mukasa Sebugenyi had succeeded Barnabas Tumusingize as Managing Partner, the firm today revealed several further promotions

Disputes expert James Mukasa Sebugenyi becomes Managing Partner of DLA Piper Africa’s Uganda office

Established in 1980, S&L Advocates is one of the oldest and largest law firms in Uganda, and a member firm of DLA Piper Africa. Yesterday it announced James Mukasa Sebugenyi has taken the baton from longstanding Managing Partner Barnabas Tumusingize to lead the firm into its exciting future

Meritas’ Africa Emerging Leaders Group unveils new leadership as Patricia Kamugisha is appointed as Chair and Faarzaad Soreefan as Co-Chair

Established in 1990, Meritas is a global alliance of leading independent law firms dedicated to helping clients access top-tier legal expertise from anywhere in the world. It has now marked a new chapter for its Africa Emerging Leaders Group with the recent announcement of fresh leadership.

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