Prof. Jjuuko Wins Law School Award
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SAM AMANYIRE
Makerere University's renowned law don, Prof Frederick Jjuuko has won himself an award as the longest serving teaching staff at the School of Law.
The award was presented to him Oct 13th by the Chief Justice, Bart Katureebe at Hotel Africana, Kampala during a dinner by the Law School alumni as part of a series of events to mark 50 years since the School started.
Prof Jjuuko started his teaching career at Law School 42 years ago in 1976 and while he officially retired last year, he was retained on contract.
He has also published extensively on subjects of law and one of his works include the book The 4th Estate, Media Freedom and Rights in Uganda, among others. This book , besides being used by law students, is also a favourite by students of Journalism and Communication as it gives an insight into laws that affect media practitioners.
In his acceptance speech, Prof Jjuuko said much as he was happy for the award, there are still challenges for the alumni. "As we celebrate 50 years and boast of over 7,000 graduates over the years, is there rule of law?" asked the professor. He also said it is important for for lawyers to ask themselves how easy is it for the common man to access justice in Uganda currently.
Mr Robert Kabushenga , also an alumnus, said everyone who went through Law School has fond memories of Prof Jjuuko. "We can't forget Prof Jjuuko because of his special delivery especially on subjects of capitalism and Marxism, and he was always punctual for his lectures," remarked Kabushenga who also used the dinner to launch a five billion shilling fundraising drive to boost Law School. He said the money, once collected will be handled by the alumni themselves.
Associate Prof Christopher Mbaziira, who is the current Dean of Law School said the infrastructure is not enough for staff and students. "We are constrained by inadequate space for students and even office space, we appeal to our alumni to come in and help," said Mbaziira in justifying the fundraising drive.
Notable among the guests was retired supreme court judge Prof George Kanyeihamba who was one of the first two lecturers that began with School of Law in 1968. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, he stunned everyone with his contribution of five million to the fundraising, the highest figure of the night.
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