The Judiciary is still searching for the remains of the first Ugandan Chief Justice, Benedicto Kagimu MugumbaKiwanukawho was allegedly killed by the then President of Uganda Idi Amin Dada in 1972.
This has been revealed by the Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera on Thursday during a press conference ahead of the function on Friday September 20th 2024 where the Seat of Justice will hold the 7th annual Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial Lecture at the High Court in Kampala.
The event had been originally scheduled for September 21st, but it has been moved to September 20th to accommodate working guests who may not be able to attend on a Saturday.
The theme of the lecture is; “Promoting a People-Centered Approach to Justice,” with Dr. Zahara Nampewo from the School of Law at Makerere University serving as the keynote speaker.
According to Buteera, the lecture and the discussions that follow will continue to be an occasion for all people engaged in the administration of justice to have inspiration and motivation in what they do.
The annual memorial is a platform for stakeholders in the Justice, Law and Order Sector to celebrate the life and contribution of Chief Justice Kiwanuka to the rule of law and administration of justice in Uganda.
This year’s Benedicto Kiwanuka Life Achievement Award will be bestowed upon Justice Seith Manyondo, a retired Deputy Chief Justice and Justice James Ogoola, a retired Principal Judge, for their unwavering commitment to the rule of law and justice in Uganda.
Benedicto Kiwanuka served as the first black Chief Justice of Uganda from June 27th, 1971 until September 21st, 1962.
He was forcibly removed from his chambers at the High Court by soldiers under the regime of President Idi Amin and has not been seen since then.
By Elizabeth Ankunda
19th Sept 2024
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