Kampala, Uganda: Renowned Ugandan lawyer and Managing Partner at Mukiibi & Kyeyune Advocates, Mr. Paul Mukiibi, is set to headline Victoria University School of Law’s public lecture marking 30 years of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda.
The lecture, scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, will run under the theme: “Thirty Years of the 1995 Constitution: The Judicial Service Commission and the Unfinished Struggle for Judicial Accountability in Uganda.”
Mukiibi, who has spent more than 15 years in constitutional litigation and governance practice, will dissect the role of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in shaping Uganda’s judiciary, highlighting both achievements and gaps in the pursuit of accountability.
The Senior Advocate’s presentation will also revisit critical debates on judicial independence, case backlog, integrity, and manpower constraints that continue to define Uganda’s justice system.
Paul Mukiibi, a seasoned and celebrated lawyer, is a holder of a Master’s degree in International Trade, Policy, and Law and is a legal scholar, practitioner, and lecturer. Beyond running his law firm (Mukiibi and Kyeyune Advocates), he has published papers on constitutionalism, judicial reform, and evidence law, and has facilitated training for lawyers, judicial officers, and prison commanders.
Despite past controversies tied to a disputed court order in a Kampala land case, Mukiibi remains a respected voice in Uganda’s legal and academic circles, known for his sharp critique of governance and accountability gaps.
Victoria University says the lecture will provide a platform for law students, policymakers, judges, lawyers, and the public to reflect on the Constitution’s promises against the current realities of Uganda’s judicial sector.
The debate also comes against the backdrop of fresh constitutional petitions challenging Judicial Service Regulations 2025 and amendments to the Judicial Service Act 2023, which civil society argues undermine judicial oversight.
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