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SoL Bids Farewell to Staff

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2 years ago

July 5, 2022

Zaam Ssali

Staff that retired from the School of Law, Makerere University at their farewell party on 18th June 2022. From Left to Right: Prof. Sylvia Tamale, Mr. Ellia Nyanja Musoke, Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi and Ms. Deborah Kisolo.

On the 18^th June 2022, the School of Law (SoL) organized a farewell party to celebrate four long-serving staff. The four members including Professor Sylvia Tamale, Mr. Nyanja Musoke, Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi and Ms. Deborah Mpiima Kisolo had worked in different positions at the School for many years and were awarded with plaques for their commitment and service to the School.

In his opening remarks, Professor Christopher Mbazira, Principal, School of Law, appreciated the four for their commitment. Prof. Mbazira noted that some of the staff being celebrated had retired while others had chosen different careers.Talking about Professor Sylvia Tamale, the Principal said,“we have enjoyed working with you, you’ve always been a mentor to so many of us, you were kindhearted and could help some students who were financially challenged as well as staff with social challenges. Thank you Professor Tamale”. Prof. Mbazira also noted that, “The beauty with academia is that your students become your colleagues and at some point they become your bosses,” he said. Prof. Mbazira also applauded Mr. Nyanja Musoke who during his tenure of service as a Lecturer of development studies taught without any discrimination and was very soft and kindhearted. The Principal also appreciated Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi for being popular and kind with students. Professor Mbazira praised Ms. Deborah Kisoro, for her photographic memory of students and thanked her for the service to the many that came to his office.

In her remarks, Professor Sylvia Tamale appreciated the School for nurturing her for 37 years. She also thanked SoL staff for organizing the party and for being fantastic colleagues. “You all know that I always come to the school, and I will always be coming to enjoy SoL benefits without teaching,” she said. Professor Tamale requested that a room be reserved for retired staff in the new SoL building.

According to Professor Mbazira, Professor Tamale was key in the construction of the building and was a member on the Steering Committee for the SoL new building, “I pledge that a room will be reserved for our retired staff,” Prof. Mbazira said. Speaking about Professor Tamale, Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi noted that, “Professor Tamale challenged the perspective and outlook of the faculty towards women, most of the bad examples given by lecturers were against women, things changed when she came in, she was really firm, principled and a loving lecturer,” he said.

Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi joined Makerere University in 1990 and was a student of Professor Sylvia Tamale, the only female member of the faculty then. Initially he fought discrimination against Muslims by the university which was sparked-off by the introduction of a new menu which was against Muslims. This was achieved together with Prof. Abasi Kiyimba. With the assistance of Professor Oloka-Onyango, Hon. Nsibambi fought the University idea of shifting the construction of the University Mosque from the current location to the location close to College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology. After realizing that many were voiceless out there, Hon. Nsibambi shifted his advocacy skills to not only Muslims but also for the voiceless. Hon. Nsibambi appreciated those he has worked especially Professor Tamale for encouraging ladies to join the school, “When I see young ladies taking the mantle, it’s really a great achievement, my mother took me to good schools. I miss the Faculty of Law, its good we have better and young people taking over,” he said.

Mr. Nyanja Musoke was a lecturer of Development Studies at School of Law, with a passion in teaching which was inherited from his grandparents. According to Mr. Musoke, “SoL is the place I have worked the longest, and I have been awarded, I really appreciate”. According to Mr. Musoke, Development Studies was the only course were I thought I would defend rights of Uganda as a country, “Development is about political, social and economic justice and law is meant to organize these,” he said. Mr. Musoke appreciated SoL for giving him an opportunity to teach, “I never had issues with Deans and Heads of Departments despite my political sensitivity and some military training, life has been very smooth for me at School of Law,” he said. According to Mr. Musoke, law is meant to organize life of society, and create a wonderful environment and make it beautiful; the lawyers we teach are learned friends but we need to go back to the roots, work with ordinary people and prove that we are their own,” he said. Mr. Musoke applauded PILAC for being very useful in addressing societal issues,“they have dealt well with the current issues of prisoners,” he said. Mr. Musoke also cautioned SoL staff from shouting too much during lecturers as it can lead to throat cancer. He also advised them to avoid over standing which can result to back and leg pain.“We teachers like shouting, but as teachers we don’t need to shout, this can cause throat cancer. The time we leave, our backs are affected with legs paining. We need stools to avoid limping and at times it leads to a stroke. We need to improve these in our service delivery,” he said.

In her remarks, Ms. Deborah Mpiima Kisolo thanked God for the gift of life and the opportunity to work since 1982 without any serious sickness. “I was born from Makerere village and am a product of Makerere University,” she said.She joined School of Law in 2011 and has served as the exam coordinator since. Ms. Deborah appreciated staff for working and walking with her. She also urged staff to embrace God in all they do.

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Makerere University and Uganda Prisons sign MoU

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1 week ago

December 12, 2024

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The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (3rd Left) and Commissioner General Uganda Prisons Service (UPS)-Dr. Johnson Byamugisha (Centre) flanked by Left to Right: Dr. Patricia Atim, Dr. Zahara Nampewo and UPS Officials show off the signed MoU on 10th December 2024. Makerere University and Uganda Prison Services (UPS) sign Memorandum of Understanding that paves way for Makerere University School of Law to undertake short trainings in administrative law for UPS staff, 10th December 2024, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere University (Mak)‘s strategic direction is to become a research-led institution leading to innovations, knowledge transfer partnerships and providing solutions to national challenges. In line with the strategic direction, on 10^th December 2024, Mak and Uganda Prison Services (UPS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that paves way for the Makerere University School of Law to undertake short trainings in administrative law for UPS staff.

At the signing ceremony held at the UPS headquarters in Kampala, Uganda, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor – Mak and Dr. Johnson Byamugisha, Commissioner General for UPS signed for their institutions. In attendance were senior officers from UPS and staff of SoL, Dr. Zahara Nampewo – Deputy Principal, and Dr. Patricia Atim, Coordinator of the Administrative Law short course.

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Left) and Dr. Johnson Byamugisha (Right) shake hands as they display the signed Memorandum of Understanding. Makerere University and Uganda Prison Services (UPS) sign Memorandum of Understanding that paves way for Makerere University School of Law to undertake short trainings in administrative law for UPS staff, 10th December 2024, Kampala Uganda, East Africa. — *Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Left) and Dr. Johnson Byamugisha (Right) shake hands as they display the signed Memorandum of Understanding.*

The collaboration arising from the MoU aims to equip UPS officers with knowledge and skills in administrative law, improving their legal understanding and service delivery within the institution. The partnership involves training 60 UPS officers annually in the SoL Administrative Law Short Course Programme

Expressing pride in Mak and the School of Law, Professor Nawangwe thanked Dr. Byamugisha and the UPS for giving the university an opportunity to contribute to the professionalization of the prisons service. He emphasized the importance of strengthening the legal framework and ensuring the effectiveness of law enforcement personnel.

The partnership marks a significant step in enhancing the capacity of Uganda’s correctional facilities, ensuring that officers are better equipped to carry out their duties in accordance with the law.

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China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans ends with Partners’ committing to enhanced collaboration

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1 month ago

November 7, 2024

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H.E. Amb. Zhang Lizhong and Prof. Henry Alinaitwe (Centre) with Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China on 5th November 2024. Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met on 5th November 2024 at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans, Uganda, East Africa.

On 5^th November 2024, Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University in Kampala Uganda for the 6^th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans. The Forum themed, ‘Legal Guarantee and Educational Support for High-Quality Development of China-Africa’ was hosted by SoL in partnership with Renmin University of China and Xiangtan University, China.

This forum was proposed at the 8^th Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in 2021 in Dakar, Senegal, The resultant Dakar Action Plan (2022-2024) explicitly proposed to support holding the China-Africa Forum of Law School Deans to among other things: encourage and assist China-Africa Universities in jointly building China-Africa legal research centres; training of legal professionals; and promoting China-Africa exchanges and cooperation for legal knowledge and legal talents.

The Principal SoL, Assoc. Prof. Ronald Naluwairo. Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met on 5th November 2024 at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans, Uganda, East Africa. — *The Principal SoL, Assoc. Prof. Ronald Naluwairo.*

In his remarks, Dr. Ronald Naluwairo – Associate Professor and Principal, SoL welcomed participants to SoL, Makerere University and Uganda. ‘SoL opened its doors in 1968 and has grown into one of the greatest schools of law in Africa and enjoys global recognition for its work’, he said. He thanked Xiangtan University, China with who Makerere has a memorandum of understanding for the collaboration that started in 2014 and introducing the other partners present. He expressed hope that at the end of the meeting, tangible areas of collaboration supporting social justice will be defined for the partners; and a compilation of a report of the papers presented for knowledge transfer and policy development.

Professor Henry Alinaitwe – Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor/Finance & Administration. Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met on 5th November 2024 at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans, Uganda, East Africa. — *Professor Henry Alinaitwe – Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor/Finance & Administration.*

Professor Henry Alinaitwe – Deputy Vice Chancellor/Finance & Administration, Makerere University represented the Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe. He welcomed participants and encouraged them to tour Uganda, Pearl of Africa before departure for an appreciation of Uganda’s beauty. ‘Teaching of the law can contribute to social transformation of our people in Africa and China. This is therefore an important platform for discussion improvements in legal education for both Africa and China’, he said. Professor Alinaitwe thanked the partners for choosing Makerere to host and hoped for productive, enlightening deliberations during the forum which will lead to enhancement of the collaboration.

His Excellency, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Uganda. Law School Deans, Academicians, researchers and students from Africa and China met on 5th November 2024 at School of Law (SoL), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda for the 6th China-Africa Forum for Law School Deans, Uganda, East Africa. — *His Excellency, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong.*

The forum was officially opened by His Excellency, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Uganda. Ambassador Lizhong expressed pleasure at seeing the participants from China and Africa in the room to support the China-Africa collaborations which have built synergy with multiple plans and strategies. He explained that in Uganda alone, China continues to export promotion, infrastructure development (roads, dams, and airport) among others. He noted that there has been an increase of people exchange between China and Africa and it is therefore important that the nations understand better the legal setups for better collaboration and development mutually beneficial to all. ‘I thank Makerere for the support of the collaboration and I hope to see development of legal research centres as outlined in the Accra Action Plan’ the ambassador noted.

Presentations by participants through the day culminated into proposal of the following as key issues for further consideration and development:

Recognition that legal education and legal exchanges are essential foundations of friendly cooperation between China and Africa and the China-Africa Forum of Law School Deans is an effective platform to promote the cooperation. The Forum will therefore be held regularly.
Expand the scope, enhance effectiveness and impact of the Forum.
Establish exchange mechanisms to promote cooperation, including joint international conferences and co-publish academic journals.
Encourage law teachers’ research cooperation among faculty to improve research quality and facilitate mutual visits.
Promote friendly exchanges among young legal professionals, providing support for their studies and exchanges at partner institutions
Collaborate of developing educational programmes, including courses on comparative studies of China-African legal systems.

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Call for Papers – East African Journal of Peace and Human Rights

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4 months ago

August 28, 2024

Zaam Ssali

Part of the audience at the Makerere Law Journal (MLJ), Symposium held at the School of Law, Makerere University on 17th June 2022. Photo credit: MLJ. Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The East African Journal for Peace and Human Rights (EAJPHR) is an international, peer-reviewed, bi-annual scholarly publication of the Human Rights and Peace Centre (HURIPEC) at the School of Law, Makerere University. The Journal has since its inception in 1993 remained at the forefront of igniting intellectual and policy debates on contemporary governance and human rights issues in the East African region and beyond. It seeks to provide a platform to scholars, researchers and practitioners in the fields of governance and human rights to disseminate cutting-edge research and share knowledge and experiences.

This call invites students, scholars, researchers, and development practitioners to submit papers for our forthcoming Issue. The papers should highlight recent trends, practices and emerging issues impacting on governance, constitutionalism, human rights and fundamental freedoms, with a view to produce a critical assessment of the same within the region and beyond.

Interested authors should submit their papers electronically to: journal.huripec@mak.ac.ug.

Important Dates:

Submission deadline: 6^th September 2024
Notification of the reviewers’ decision: 20^th September 2024

Submission Guidelines:

The papers should be submitted as word document, along with abstracts not exceeding 150 words and information pertaining to the author(s) (i.e., name of author, qualifications, profession, workplace/institution of placement, and contact email).

Submissions should be original contributions in the form of articles, comments, case notes, book reviews – all related to important developments on a wide range of issues relating to law, human rights, peace and conflict, and governance.

Articles should be an average length of 10,000 words (i.e., 20 pages). Comments and case notes should normally be shorter, between 4,000 and 6,000 words (i.e., 8-12 pages). Book reviews should be even shorter, at no more than 3,000 words (i.e., 6 pages).

Any enquiries about this call should be sent to journal.huripec@mak.ac.ug.

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