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Deputy Chief Justice Rallies Behind the School of Law 50-year Celebrations
The Supreme Court of Uganda will host a Student Moot Competition as one of the activities organized to celebrate 50 years of the School of Law, Makerere University.
The Moot that will be presided over by Seven Supreme Court Judges will be hosted by Makerere University and will be one of the milestones marking the required collaboration between the Judiciary and the Academia.
This came up during a meeting between Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo, the Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda; an alumnus of the School of Law, and the School of Law @ 50 organizing committee members held in his office on Tuesday 11th September 2018.
Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo further pledged the support of the Judiciary towards the ongoing activities organized to mark the fifty years of the School of Law. He said Makerere University as a whole and School of Law in particular has contributed and continues to contribute towards every aspect of life in Uganda and therefore needed to be celebrated.
He stressed his strong personal ties with the School of Law where he did his first degree from 1980 to 1983. He further observed that Makerere means a lot to him and noted with appreciation the fact that many students can now undertake their Masters and PhD studies at the University and complete on time.
The meeting also attended by Justice Christopher Madrama, Justice Hellen Obura deliberated on a number of issues and gave counsel on the best options available to reach out to the Alumni in order for them to make valuable contributions to their alma mater.
The Principal School of Law Dr. Christopher Mbazira highlighted the activities lined up to commemorate the 50-year celebrations. He said in light of the 50-year journey, it was imperative that something special be organized and hence the need to rally support from the very many alumni that dominate the legal sector in and outside the country and together, strategize for the next 50 years.
Dt. Mbazira explained that a lot has changed from 1968 when the program was started with only 17 students to the current number of 1500, the introduction of the evening classes and the highly experienced Faculty.
The School of Law started in 1968 under the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Article by Communication Office, School of Law
Organised by the Makerere Debating Union – a student-led initiative, the Inter-college Debate Tournament was held on 11th and 12th April 2025 with a vision to leave no student behind by nurturing a community of confident, articulate, and visionary leaders who will drive positive change in society. The tournament was held in three preliminary rounds, followed by semi-finals and a grand finale.
The first round covered democracy and youth participation in politics, while the second round covered inequality and wealth distribution, and the third, the ban on export of raw materials. The semi-final round debated apprenticeship for blue-collar jobs, while the grand finale debated national budget allocations for healthcare and education. In the spirit of inclusivity, all colleges, including the Jinja Campus participated in the tournament.
Commenting on the choice of topics, the organisers noted Makerere University as a bastion of academic excellence has a profound responsibility to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our nation. These leaders, they added, ought to be equipped with 21st century skills of self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving so as to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving world.
On the whole, Makerere Inter-college Debates were conceived as a strategic initiative to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The Debating Union aims to empower the future leaders by providing a platform for students to engage in respectful discourse, articulate their thoughts, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Furthermore, the Debates serve as a platform for not only honing the intellectual prowess of students but also cultivating leadership skills, teamwork, and communication abilities that are essential for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It is envisaged that this initiative will have a lasting impact on the lives of students, by exposing them to debates on topical issues that can shape the mindsets of transformative leaders our nation needs.
After a thrilling two days of debate, Daphine Kemigisha and Jibril Ssekandi from the School of Law (SoL) emerged as winners of the Makerere University Inter-college Debate Tournament 2025, while Olara Emmanuel George from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) was the Public Speech Champion, and Namujuzi Martha Mociita from the College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) was the Poetry Champion.
The 2025 Tournament was organized by Mayanja Owen and Nkalubo Oprah – 91st Guild Representative Councils (GRCs) of the Debate Union, Akatwijuka Arthur – Chairperson Debate Union, and Debate Union Representatives from colleges. The Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) partnered with the Debate Union to deliver the 2025 edition.
Addressing students at the award ceremony, UNNGOF’s Mr. Derrick Baluuku encouraged the youth to step out of their comfort zones and think of solutions to inspire change in their communities.
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