Mwiine Andrew Kaggwa is a third year Law student at Nkumba University. He has been recognized for his leadership roles, academic contributions and active engagement in legal research and advocacy. He is a distinguished member of the Nkumba University Law School with his role as the Attorney General of the Law Society, President of the Nkumba University Research Club, Papa Lawyers’ Fellowship and also the Chief Editor of the 2nd Uganda Law Students Association Journal. He’s work reflects a deep commitment to legal scholarship, environmental advocacy, human rights and the intersection of law and societal issues in Uganda and the East African Region.
Leadership Roles

Mwiine Andrew Kaggwa hold several leadership positions at Nkumba University, which posits his organizational skills and dedication to the legal community;
1.Attorney General, Nkumba University Law Society: As Atttorney General of the 20th Law Society, he plays a pivotal role in representing law students and advancing legal discourse within the university.
2.President, Nkumba University Research Club: Andrew has led the club in launching significant research initiatives including “The Case Digest Corner” which internalizes different cases in Ugandan jurisprudence for legal discourse. His paper “Adoption of Additional Methodologies of Teaching and Tutorship at the School of Law” which explores peculiar pedagogical methods of passing knowledge at the law school. He’s leadership emphasizes the importance of research in academic and professional growth.
3.Papa, Nkumba University Lawyers’ Fellowship: Andrew also leads the law fellowship uniting students from different denominations, fostering a community of God fearing budding lawyers committed to professional development and ethically upright with legal excellence.
4.Chief Editor, Uganda Law Students Association Journal 2025: Andrew is currently leading in the publication of the legal journal of all law students in Uganda. This leadership role shows his commitment to enabling legal discourse and scholarship.
5.Deputy Attorney General, 30th Guild Government, Nkumba University: In his second year, Andrew served as the Deputy Attorney General of the Guild which contributed to student governance and advocacy within the University.

Academic, Research and Advocacy
Mwiine Andrew Kaggwa’s work demonstrates commitment to address pressing legal and societal issues in Uganda through his Academic and Research contributions in prolific legal writing for instance “ Legal Challenges in Protecting Uganda’s Wetlands” which examined the legal efficacy of Uganda’s environmental legal framework, “Article 126 (2) (e) of the 1995 Constitution” exploring the principle of substantive justice, arguing that courts should prioritize fairness over procedural technicalities to ensure equitable outcome. Such and much more research work in areas of Human Rights and Abortion, Land Law, Criminal Justice and Bail, Legal Education, Regional Integration , Culture and the Law. He’s leadership in the Research Club has fostered a culture of academic inquiry thus encouraging law students to engage with emerging issues like AI in legal practice.
Mwiine Andrew Kaggwa is characterized by his intellectual rigor, leadership acumen and dedication to social justice. His ability to take complex legal issues from environmental law to Human Rights Law demonstrates analytical depth and nuanced understanding of Uganda’s legal landscape. He’s active involvement in multiple leadership roles suggests strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit, while his prolific writing reflects a passion for passing on ideas that drive change.
As a third year student, Andrew is poised to become a significant figure in Uganda’s legal and academic spheres. His leadership in Uganda Law Students Association Editorial Committee and Nkumba University Law Society and Research Club, combined with extensive research output positions him as a promising advocate and legal scholar in areas of legal reform and social justice not withstanding a future role in shaping regional legal frameworks.