Kenneth Kakuru
Kenneth Kakuru is a Ugandan lawyer and judge, who serves as a justice of the Court of Appeal of Uganda, since May 2013.[3]
Kenneth Kakuru | |
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| Born | 1958 (age 62–63)[1] |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| 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 | Lawyer, judge |
| Years active | 1988 — present |
| Known for | Law |
| Title | Justice of the Court of Appeal of Uganda |
| Spouse(s) | Charity Nankunda Kakuru Winnie Ikiriza Kakuru (d. 2009)[2] |
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 is 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 as still serves 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 is an associate professor at the Uganda Pentecostal University, based in Fort Portal, Kabarole District. He is 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]
References
- Kakaire, Sulaiman (15 May 2013). "Who are the new judges?: Kenneth Kakuru, 55 – Court of Appeal". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- Uganda Funeral Services (8 March 2009). "Legacy Memorial Services: Winnie Ikiriza Kakuru: Biography". Kampala: Memorialwebsites.Legacy.com. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- Ephraim Kasozi, and Juliet Kigongo (15 May 2013). "Called to the bench: here are the candidates". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- Greenwatch Uganda (14 January 2012). "Mr. Kenneth Kakuru Weds Miss. Charity Nankunda". Kampala: Greenwatch Uganda. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- Mary Karugaba, and H. Ssekanjako (3 May 2013). "Museveni names new judges". New Vision. Kampala.