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Mwanje Gideon Elected President Uganda Law Student’s Association

Nkumba University Law Society President, Mwanje Gideon, also known as Batapa, has been elected as the president Uganda Law Students Association (ULSA).

The election, which took place yesterday at the Islamic University In Uganda (IUIU)-Kampala Campus, saw 9 out of 11 Law Society presidents vote in favor of Mwanje.

Mwanje, who ran unopposed, required only 50 plus +1% of the votes to be declared president-elect. However, he exceeded that requirement with a staggering 80%.

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The outgoing ULSA speaker, Kimuli Mark Ssempala who presided over the elections per the Association’s constitution, declared Mwanje as the duly elected president. “I now declare Mwanje Gideon President-elect of Uganda Law Student’s Association, ” said Ssempala.

Alongside the Presidency, other positions including Vice President, Speaker, General Secretary, Secretary in charge of publicity, and Finance Secretary were also filled.

The President-elect expressed gratitude to his fellow law society presidents for entrusting him with the leadership of such a significant association and promised to serve relentlessly and deliver on the association’s work plan.

“I am delighted, it is a great milestone for me and other fraternities I represent, I want to thank my colleagues for believing in me. It is time for us to put our work plan into reality. We want to deliver the promise by lobbying for the association, bettering law student’s learning environment, amplifying law moots and currying out community outreaches, ” said a jubilant Mwanje.

He also stated his intentions of bringing more universities on board to ensure the growth and betterment of all law students in the country.

Law Society Presidents pause for a photo shortly after the elections. // courtesy photo.

The outgoing president, Percy Christopher Mpindi, congratulated Mwanje and encouraged him to focus on uniting all law students and ensuring fair representation.

Mpindi further implored Mwanje to consider establishing the East African Law Student’s Association.

Mwanje’s election as the president of the Uganda Law Students Association marks a milestone for Nkumba University, as he becomes the first law student from the university to hold this position since the association’s inception.

He will be officially sworn in on August 12, 2023, at a ceremony presided over by the association’s patron, Benard Oundo, at Golf Course Hotel Kampala.

The Uganda Law Student Association acts as an umbrella organization, bringing together law faculties from over 10 universities across the country. Its purpose is to advance legal training and provide a platform for mutual discussions and interaction among law students. The association’s president serves a one-year tenure.

Mwenje Gideon (R) taking a gentleman’s handshake with Outgoing Uganda Law Students’ Association president, Percy Christopher Mpindi (L).
Simon Peter Nashonji
Simon Peter Nashonji
Nashonji Simon Peter is a passionate communicator, armed with a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication and currently moving closer to obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations at Nkumba University. Alongside his academic pursuits, Nashonji assumes the vital position of chief Editor for Nkumba University's News Website, news.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug, where he plays an instrumental role in shaping and delivering well grounded content to the university community and beyond. Driven by an unwavering commitment to his craft, Nashonji possesses a diverse range of knowledge and skills sets that render him an invaluable asset to any media-related venture. His passion for excellence and keen eye for detail set him apart, making him a true asset in the world of communication.
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