Blaisie Paulsen

Four students sitting outdoors around a laptop and smartphones, discussing and reviewing study abroad options together.
Students reviewing study options together — because choosing where and what to study abroad is no longer a solo decision, but a strategic one. In today’s evolving global education landscape, study decisions are shaped by research, peer conversations, digital tools, and informed guidance. Much like this group of young people exploring opportunities together, Smart Insights encourages collaborative, well-informed decision-making — where students are heard, families are guided, and choices are aligned with long-term career realities rather than prestige alone.

Smart Insights: Guiding Students Beyond Borders with Confidence

For generations, foreign education has been the most powerful form of insurance that African families could get for their children. It was the clearest hedge against uncertainty, the surest path to social
February 16, 2026
Dr. Anthony Kakooza—renowned as the “Godfather of Intellectual Property Law in Uganda”—shares his journey through academia, legal practice, and IP reform. From landmark cases to global consultancy, he reflects on leadership, mentorship, and building a balanced legal career rooted in purpose and humility.
Dr. Anthony Kakooza, Head of the Intellectual Property Department at Byenkya, Kihika & Co. Advocates, has been hailed as the “Godfather of IP Law in Uganda” for his pioneering role in shaping the country’s legal landscape around intellectual property.

From the Classroom to the Courtroom: Q&A With Dr. Anthony Kakooza on Balancing Academia and the Evolution of Intellectual Property Law in Uganda

But beyond the accolades lies a multidimensional journey—rooted in a deeply academic household, forged in the crucible of litigation, and refined through global engagements and policy advocacy. In this wide-ranging conversation with
Ebert Byenkya (left) and Hon Justice Oscar Kihika, the co-founders of the Byenkya, Kihika & Co. Advocates

Oscar Kihika and  Ebert Byenkya- the high school bosom friendship that blossomed into one of Uganda’s highly regarded corporate and commercial law firms 

On January 26th 2023 Hon Justice Oscar John Kihika, took an oath as a Justice of the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court. Mr. Kihika, a distinguished commercial lawyer and certainly one of the
The new partners, Dr Anthony C.K. Kakooza (left) is a renowned legal scholar and law don at Uganda Christian University and Makerere University while Anthony Bazira (right) was previously a Senior Associate at the Byenkya, Kihika & Co Advocates. PHOTO/Courtesy

Byenkya, Kihika & Co. Advocates admits Dr Anthony Kakooza and Bazira Anthony as partners

Byenkya, Kihika & Co. Advocates (BK), one of Uganda’s oldest and most respected corporate and commercial law firms has announced two partners at the firm. The partners are Dr Anthony C.K. Kakooza,
April 19, 2021

 

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