Covid-19 and the law Archives

Advocate Isaac Ssemakadde specialises in public law and human rights, and is the executive director of Legal Brains Trust, a Kampala-based democracy and human rights watchdog.

Ministry directive on wages in private schools is illegal

By Isaac Ssemakadde On 18 May 2020, Mr Alex Kakooza, the ministry of education and sports permanent secretary, issued a directive for all directors and heads of education institutions to pay teachers

June 3, 2020

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An Amendment of the NSSF Act to Allow Midterm Access by Savers is Necessary, But More is Needed

By Pheona Wall, Vice President Uganda Law Society and Chairperson of the Legal Aid Project of the ULS The National Social Security Fund is a National Saving scheme mandated by Government through

May 25, 2020

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Onyango Owor is a partner at Onyango & Company Advocates

COVID-19 and Employment: What employers & business owners should know

By Onyango Owor It is no news that COVID-19 has rapidly spread across the world with the World Health Organization reporting more than 2 245 872 confirmed cases and 152 707 deaths

April 20, 2020

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Phillip Karugaba (left) is the Head of Head of ENSafrica in Uganda, while Rehema Nakirya Ssemyalo (centre) and Tracy Kakongi (right) are Partner and Associate respectively.

Uganda: an assessment of Uganda’s legal response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

By Phillip Karugaba, Rehema Nakirya Ssemyalo and Tracy Kakongi Ten years ago, Uganda’s National Disaster Preparedness and Management Policy predicted that “an influenza pandemic may occur when a new influenza virus appears

April 14, 2020

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David S. Kaggwa, FCIArb, a Senior Partner at Kaggwa & Kaggwa Advocates represented Mubende Parents School

LEGAL OPINION: Covid 19 and the Fidic Sub-clause 19 on Force Majeure in Construction Contracts

Uganda has not been spared by the adverse effects of the Covid 19 virus. The restrictions on travel and work took effect in March through April 2020. However, some construction companies from

April 13, 2020

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Phillip Karugaba is the Head of ENSafrica Advocates, Uganda. He believes there is need for more laws and more institutions to fight the degradation of the wetlands.

PHILLIP KARUGABA: Major Legal Implications of Covid-19 for individuals and businesses that you should know

As the country grapples with Covid-19, various directives are being issued by different authorities. It is incumbent on the authorities that the measures are issued within the law. Enterprises that endeavour to

March 28, 2020

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