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Please join us on Thursday this week at 7PM as we tack issues concerning @BLocalgovt

Thank you very much my senior brother and Chairman for your kind endorsement. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Mzee H.E the President for the trust and confidence in me. Looking forward to working closely and harmoniously with my senior brother Hon @ObothOboth 🙏

Thank you, Mhe Rais. Justice Egonda Ntende agrees with you💯 x.com/ug_lawsociety/…

@SilverKayondo A petition against telecom number recycling is LONG overdue. Businesses are losing numbers already tied to clients, contracts, and official documents. Those numbers are then reassigned — exposing: Confidential communication Clients to wrong recipients Buz to reputational risk

Erastus Odhiambo vs State Law shows the difference between Ugandan and Kenyan lawyers and judges We have not given the Ugandan judiciary enough challenges. Our litigation is mostly too basic, and our critique of decisions rendered by our Courts is mostly perfunctory #Bar #Bench

Colleagues, some candidates are promising change, but we all know who they are — and who they’ll work for once elected. Real reform begins with integrity and independence, not slogans. Reject them if you value real change. @ug_lawsociety

With only 5 days left, we should be hearing clear agendas from JSC ULS Representative candidates — their take on the current Commission’s balance, their priorities for reform, and how they’ll stay accountable to members. Flyers won’t cut it at this stage. #JSCULSRepresentative

@UEDCLofficial Your continued and unannounced power outages are not just disruptive — they are unconstitutional. Access to electricity is integral to the Right to Life. If this negligence continues, I will pursue legal action against you for violation of constitutional right.

@UEDCLofficial Loadshedding in Mukono has become excessive and unbearable. Power is off for hours, sometimes entire days, without prior notice. What's the cause? Ugandans deserve reliable electricity. This silence and inconsistency is unacceptable. #UEDCL #StopLoadShedding

Celebrating 40 years of life and growth! Planted trees with my family - avocado, palm, jackfruit, orange & mango - each one chosen with love. Creating lasting memories and a greener future 🌱❤️ Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore!

@kiizaeron Welcome back elder brother!

Sweet liberty. Thank you friends, family, lawyers, activists, politicians, comrades and everyone who weighed in with prayers, solidarity, prison visits, legal interventions, money, counselling, cheers, songs, statements, demonstrations… Your support over the three months of my illegal military ordered detention—simply because someone wanted me to apologise for doing my work—culminated in my liberty yesterday. I had a sound sleep. Still resting for some good days before I join you and we embark on the obvious causes. Let freedom reign. Let justice roll like a mighty stream. Cheers!

@lawyerkampala @Shallonkihembo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Shallonkihembo My colleague Bernard 😂😂 what happened to Bernie Boy remarks 😂

President @realDonaldTrump is the Commander-in-Chief

We shd all jealously guard the rule of law regardless of status, color, tribe or political party

We need Harmony between the Bar and the Bench. #RNB

@ug_lawsociety condemns the unlawful detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, despite a Supreme Court judgment nullifying the trial of civilians in military courts. #FreeBesigye #JusticeForAll

Come rain or sunshine. @IsaacSsemakadde will always be my President.Never and we wont sale our souls to evil.The sanctity of our temples of justice should be respected.When injustice becomes law,resistance becomes duty.Justice is our business and we must guard it jealously.

@Isacmpanga Spot on! This brazen misuse of judicial oath moreover of the High Court undermines the rule of law, stifles free speech, and erodes public trust in the judiciary.

This is the greatest misuse of contempt of court proceedings in our legal history. Contempt of court does not protect the judge or his reputation but the integrity of the proceedings before the court. It was not designed to nurse egos but to protect integrity of proceedings.

@ahmednasirlaw Dr. @KBesigye is not just the most prosecuted, but PERSECUTED! His bravery in the face of adversity inspires a nation. He has been persecuted, prosecuted, but NEVER defeated! His courage is a beacon of hope for Uganda! #FreeBesigye #Uganda #Uganda #Democracy

Isn't Dr. Ken Besigye, the MOST PERSECUTED politician in Africa?

We shall not back down #RNB

@pgwkanyeihamba @IsaacSsemakadde I'm equally shocked to learn that court orders can be issued by a judge despite a clear conflict of interest, and without affording the other party a fair hearing. The actions of this Judge have severely compromised the integrity and reputation of the High Court.

The judge sat and heard a case against himself? Is this the way the Chief justice promised to punish our president @IsaacSsemakadde ? Stay strong my President. In the pearl of Africa, the unexpected happens".

Judge Ssekaana’s Decision on ULS Council Quorum and Why an Appeal is Necessary. 1/ Dear members of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), I write to share my thoughts on the recent ruling by Judge Musa Ssekaana regarding the decision-making powers of the ULS Council. While I respect the court’s authority, I believe the decision is flawed and creates significant operational challenges for the ULS. Let me explain. 2/ Judge Ssekaana ruled that unless a quorum is specifically provided for, decisions of the ULS Council must be made by *all members* of the Council. This interpretation, in my view, is overly rigid and undermines the practical functioning of the Council. 3/ First, Section 9 of the Uganda Law Society Act establishes the composition of the ULS Council, but it does not explicitly require *all members* to be present or participate in decision-making. The Act is silent on quorum, leaving this to be addressed by regulations under Section 25(e). 4/ However, no regulations have been enacted under Section 25(e) to specifically prescribe the quorum for Council meetings. In such cases, Section 28 of the Interpretation Act provides guidance, allowing for implied powers necessary to carry out the Council’s functions effectively. 5/ Section 28 of the Interpretation Act recognizes that when an Act confers powers to a body, it also implies powers reasonably necessary to exercise those functions. This means the ULS Council should be able to operate without requiring *every single member* to participate in every decision. 6/ Judge Ssekaana’s rejection of the Interpretation Act’s application is problematic. The Act is a statute of general application and provides a practical framework for interpreting laws where specific provisions are silent. Ignoring it creates unnecessary rigidity. 7/ By requiring all members to participate in decisions, the ruling imposes an unrealistic and unworkable standard. What happens if one member is unavailable due to illness, travel, or other unforeseen circumstances? Does the Council grind to a halt? 8/ Such an interpretation undermines the very purpose of the ULS Council, which is to ensure the efficient management of the Society’s affairs. The ruling deprives the Council of flexibility and could lead to paralysis in decision-making. 9/ Moreover, the ruling disregards the principle of practicality in governance. Most corporate and organizational bodies operate on the basis of a quorum—not unanimity or full attendance. This ensures decisions can still be made while maintaining accountability. 10/ Judge Ssekaana’s insistence on full participation also contradicts the intent of Section 10 of the Uganda Law Society Act, which grants broad powers to the Council to manage the Society’s affairs. These powers should include the ability to act without requiring *all members* to be present. 11/ Operationally, this ruling creates a logistical nightmare for the ULS. The Council is composed of busy professionals, including the Attorney General and Solicitor General, whose schedules may not always align. Requiring their constant participation is impractical. 12/ Furthermore, the ruling could delay critical decisions, especially in urgent matters. The ULS Council must be agile and responsive to the needs of its members and the legal profession. This decision threatens that agility. 13/ For these reasons, I believe the ruling is legally flawed and practically untenable. I intend to appeal this decision to ensure the ULS Council can continue to function effectively and in the best interests of its members. 14/ The appeal will argue that the Interpretation Act’s implied powers should apply and that the Council can operate with a reasonable quorum, even in the absence of specific regulations under Section 25(e). 15/ In conclusion, Judge Ssekaana’s ruling, while well-intentioned, creates unnecessary complications for the ULS Council. It is my duty to ensure the Society remains functional and effective.