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Courage and Independence in Uganda's Judiciary | Uganda News
At 82, President Museveni delivered a powerful message at the Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial Lecture, urging judges and magistrates to rule solely by law and evidence — even when unpopular — and to act without fear of intimidation. He underscored the need for judicial courage paired with robust protections to ensure independence. The event honored Uganda’s first Black Chief Justice, Benedicto Kiwanuka, whose abduction symbolizes past vulnerabilities in the justice system. Chief Justice Flavian Zeija added that true justice demands accessible courts, swift resolutions, and fearless, impartial…
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