Isaac Ssemakadde Elected President of Uganda Law Society in Landslide Victory

Prominent human rights lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde has been elected as the new president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), securing a decisive win with 2,101 votes. Ssemakadde triumphed over his opponent, Isaac Atukunda, who garnered 920 votes in the closely watched election held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Saturday.

The event drew a large turnout of legal professionals, including state attorneys from the Attorney General’s Chambers, representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and senior advocates from across the country.

Ssemakadde will succeed Bernard Oundo as president, marking a new chapter in the leadership of the ULS.