In the days leading to her passing, Miriam Ekirapa Musaali, a distinguished corporate lawyer, governance expert, and one of Uganda’s most respected financial-sector minds, left behind more than a professional legacy. She left behind a profound spiritual testimony. In August 2025, during an intimate online prayer session with friends, Miriam delivered what would become one of the most moving accounts of personal resilience, faith, and unbroken hope ever shared by a Ugandan business leader confronting terminal illness. Her words did not just describe a battle with cancer. They revealed a woman who faced unimaginable pain with clarity, conviction, and a…
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Innocent Kihika is a Partner at Shonubi Musoke & Co Advocates. He is one of the most respected lawyers in oil and gas. He obtained a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere University, Uganda, a Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre, Uganda and a Post Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Information Technology Law- University of Strathclyde- Scotland. He has received training from the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3).He is a member of the International Bar Association, the East Africa Law Society, and the Uganda Law Society. He specializes in energy, mining, and infrastructure law. His experience includes advising on…
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Peter Muliisa is a key figure at UNOC, a government-owned entity tasked with managing the State’s commercial interests in Uganda’s growing petroleum sector. As one of the initial three employees of UNOC, Muliisa played a pivotal role in its establishment, focusing on corporate governance structures and shaping the company culture. Under his leadership, UNOC has successfully implemented robust governance measures, consistently receives unqualified audits, and maintains a strong record of compliance. In his role spearheading Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement, Muliisa has significantly boosted UNOC’s brand visibility and awareness. He has played a crucial role in protecting the company’s image…
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As I seek the honour of leading the Uganda Law Society, I am driven by a vision to strengthen the rule of law, empower our members, and ensure that our institution continues to play a pivotal role in the legal landscape. My candidacy is centred around delivering practical solutions to the challenges we face while building on the successes we have achieved thus far. This manifesto outlines my vision for a more inclusive, dynamic, and accountable Uganda Law Society. Rule of Law and Access to Justice The rule of law is the cornerstone of any democratic society, and access to…
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Senior Counsel Francis Gimara has been appointed the Non-Executive Director on the dfcu Board of Directors following a successful majority vote as an approval from shareholders of dfcu Bank, the flagship business of dfcu Limited, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held on Thursday, 11th July, 2024. Mr Gimara was appointed to fill a casual vacancy on the Board, in accordance with Article 76 of the Company’s Articles of Association, after the resignation of Dr. Christine Akello from the Board in July 2023. The Senior Counsel was tapped after the dfcu Board Nominations and Governance Committee sought out several…
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Pheona Wall is the President Uganda Law Society, having served as Secretary then Vice President and the Chairperson of the Legal Aid and Pro Bono Project of the Uganda Law Society. Pheona is extensively experienced in legal risk management, regulatory compliance, projects, infrastructure and construction law, board affairs and stakeholder relations management. A resource in both private and public enterprises with thorough knowledge and hands-on experience in public relations, company secretarial practice, corporate governance, labour law, contract, and commercial transactions, Pheona combines a solid corporate legal background with a well-developed understanding of both commercial and operational drivers of business.She is…
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Over the weekend, the lawyers’ community under their body, Uganda Law Society (ULS) elected a new executive committee to replace the outgoing one headed by Simon Peter Kinobe who has held the office for the last two years Leading the four women led team is Pheona Nabasa Wall who garnered 441 votes against her closest contender Bernard Oundo’s 427. Other contenders are Nelson Walusimbi who got 239, Rashid Semambo 212 and Anne Karungi 47votes who came in the second position in the Saturday elections held across different polling stations in the country. Diana Angwech was elected as vice president while Ritah…
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Pheona Wall is the new president Uganda Law Society after beating her nearest contender Bernard Oundo with 14 votes. In the polls held today, Wall got 441 votes while Oundo got 427. Other contenders are Nelson Walusimbi who got 239, Rashid Semambo 212 and Anne Karungi 47 Pheona Wall is a corporate and commercial lawyer extensively experienced in legal risk management, regulatory compliance, board affairs and stake holder management. She holds a Bachelor of laws from Makerere University, Post Graduate Diploma in legal practice, and Master’s in Business Administration. She has also received specialized training in Banking and Securities law…
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Just like everything else, Uganda Law Society general elections have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic with the current term of office having ended in April, 2020. The Uganda Law Society is Uganda’s Bar Association established under the Uganda Law Society Act cap 276, laws of Uganda. The elections which were slated for April 2020 were postponed. The Bar Association has since, through a notice signed by Francis Harimwomugasho on 8th July, 2020, called for a virtual annual general meeting on Friday, 7th August, 2020. The candidates who have since submitted their nomination papers for the presidency include; Phiona Wall…
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The Uganda Law Society has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga asking her to stop attempts by the Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, State Authorities and State Enterprises (PAC – COSASE) to compel lawyers who transacted on matters pertaining to the departed Asians properties to appear before the committee. PAC-COSASE on 15th November 2019 run an advert in the Daily Monitor asking lawyers who were involved in various repossession/disposal transactions of expropriated properties to appear before the committee. “By that advert the Advocates are requested to bring documentary evidence on the action taken on all…
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