The Judiciary has begun preparations for the 2025 Benedicto Kiwanuka Day, scheduled for September 19, under the theme “Upholding Justice with Courage: Advancing the Benedicto Kiwanuka Legacy”.
The annual commemoration honours Uganda’s first Chief Justice, who was abducted and killed in 1972 for his unwavering commitment to justice and the rule of law.
This year’s memorial lecture, traditionally held on September 21, will take place two days earlier because the date falls on a Sunday.
A retired Chief Justice has been proposed as keynote speaker.
Organisers have established sub-committees to handle protocol; ICT; communications, media and entertainment; security; finance; reception and hospitality; awards; secretariat; speeches; and medical services.
These teams will meet ahead of the next full committee session to present progress reports.
The inaugural planning meeting at the Court of Appeal in Kampala was attended by senior judicial officers, including Lady Justice Catherine Bamugemereire of the Supreme Court, and Justice John Eudes Keitirima (head of the Family Division).
Others were Justice Emmanuel Baguma (deputy head of the Criminal Division) and Lady Justice Sarah Langa Siu (Head of the Wakiso High Court Circuit), as well as registrars and legal secretaries.