In the matter of an application for an Order granting leave to the Judiciary to commemorate Hon Justice Professor George Wilson Kanyeihamba (Miscellaneous Cause No 1 of 2025)
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Holding
The Supreme Court granted an unopposed application by the Judiciary, presented by the Attorney General, for leave to commemorate the late Hon. Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, a former Justice of the Supreme Court. Relying on sections 13, 23 and Schedule 3 of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, Cap. 4, and following its earlier orders in In Re Hon. Justice Ruby Opio Aweri and In Re Justice Stellah Arach Amoko, the Court held this was a fit and proper application. It granted leave to judicial officers, the legal profession, judiciary staff, family and friends to commemorate the deceased's distinguished service, consistent with the constitutional tenet of public accountability. No order as to costs was made.
Outcome
Application granted; leave to commemorate the deceased Justice given
Facts
Hon. Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba joined the Judiciary in 1997 as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda and served for some twelve years before concluding his judicial career. After retirement he continued to serve the public in diverse capacities and authored numerous books, articles and papers. During and before his judicial tenure he held several special assignments, including Chairperson of the Legal and Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, and served as a teacher and scholar of the law and an advocate for human rights. He passed away on 14 July 2025. The Judiciary, through the Acting Chief Registrar's affidavit, applied for leave to commemorate his distinguished service. The application was supported by affidavit and was not opposed by the Respondent, whose counsel conceded that the deceased deserved posthumous commemoration.
Issues
- Whether leave should be granted to judicial officers, staff of the Judiciary, the legal profession, family and friends to commemorate a deceased retired Justice of the Supreme Court for his distinguished service.
Orders
- Leave granted to judicial officers, members of the legal profession, judiciary staff, family, and friends to commemorate the life and contributions of the late Hon. Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba.
- No order as to costs.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (8)
- Administration of the Judiciary Act, Cap. 4 s.2
- Administration of the Judiciary Act, Cap. 4 s.3
- Administration of the Judiciary Act, Cap. 4 s.13
- Administration of the Judiciary Act, Cap. 4 s.23
- Administration of the Judiciary Act, Cap. 4 Schedule 3
- Constitution of the Republic of Uganda Chapter 8
- Judicature (Supreme Court) (Rules) Directions, SI 13-11 r.2
- Judicature (Supreme Court) (Rules) Directions, SI 13-11 r.42
Cases cited (2)
- In Re Hon. Justice Ruby Opio Aweri (Miscellaneous Cause No. 2 of 2022)
- In Re Justice Stellah Arach Amoko (Miscellaneous Cause No. 1 of 2023)
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