Kenneth Kakuru

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Kenneth Kakuru
Born1958 (age 64–65) [1]
Uganda
DiedTuesday 7 March 2023
Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Alma mater Makerere University
(Bachelor of Laws)
(Master of Laws)
Law Development Centre
(Diploma in Legal Practice)
Kyambogo University
(Master of Arts in Educational Policy Planning and Development)
Occupation(s)Lawyer, judge
Years active1988 — 2023
Known for Law
TitleJustice of the Court of Appeal of Uganda
Spouse(s)Charity Nankunda Kakuru
Winnie Ikiriza Kakuru (d. 2009) [2]

Kenneth Kakuru was an Ugandan Jurist, who served as a Justice of the Court of Appeal of Uganda from 2013 until his death in 2023. He was described as an incorruptible judicial officer, who excelled in his career and always passed on his rulings relying on the will of God. [3]

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Background and education

He was born in Uganda and attended local schools for his primary and secondary school education. He studied law at Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. Later, he graduated with a Master of Laws (LLM) degree, also from Makerere University. His Diploma in Legal Practice was obtained from the Law Development Centre, in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. He also holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Educational Policy Planning and Development, awarded by Kyambogo University. [1] [3]

Work history

Kakuru was the founder and Senior Partner of the law firm of Kakuru & Company Advocates, a Kampala-based law firm, established in 1987. [3] He established a reputation as an environmental rights attorney and an expert in public interest litigation. [3] He founded and at the time of his death still served as a non-executive director of Greenwatch Uganda, an environmental advocacy non-profit. [3] [4]

Judicial career

In May 2013, Kakuru was appointed directly to the Uganda Court of Appeal. [5] Among his professional affiliations, he is a member of the Uganda Law Society, the East African Law Society, the Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide and the International Bar Association. [3]

Other considerations

He was an associate professor at the Uganda Pentecostal University, based in Fort Portal, Kabarole District. He was also an external examiner at the Law Development Center. [1]

Family

Kenneth Kakuru was married to the late Winnie Ikiriza Kakuru (1 June 1958 to 8 March 2009), from 12 September 1987 until her death in 2009, and together they are the parents of three children, Sama, Tracy and Rose. [2] On 14 January 2012, he married Charity Nankunda Kakuru, his current wife. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Kakaire, Sulaiman (15 May 2013). "Who are the new judges?: Kenneth Kakuru, 55 – Court of Appeal". The Observer (Uganda) . Kampala. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  2. 1 2 Uganda Funeral Services (8 March 2009). "Legacy Memorial Services: Winnie Ikiriza Kakuru: Biography". Kampala: Memorialwebsites.Legacy.com. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ephraim Kasozi, and Juliet Kigongo (15 May 2013). "Called to the bench: here are the candidates". Daily Monitor . Kampala. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  4. 1 2 Greenwatch Uganda (14 January 2012). "Mr. Kenneth Kakuru Weds Miss. Charity Nankunda". Kampala: Greenwatch Uganda. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  5. ↑ Mary Karugaba, and H. Ssekanjako (3 May 2013). "Museveni names new judges". New Vision . Kampala.
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