Maraga s Advice to CJ Koome as She Assumes Office
Former CJ David Maraga (left) and incoming replacement Lady Justice Martha Koome.
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga passed down pieces of advice to his successor Martha Koome who assumed the office on Monday, May 24.
Speaking during the ceremony held at Supreme Court grounds, Maraga reminded Koome that the office was very demanding and that she should tackle it with grace.
He further noted that she should always endeavor to cooperate with other judges and her counsel to make her reign at the office smooth. One thing I tell you is that you go to a very demanding office. Extremely demanding but you are up to it. I know you, you are a very prayerful woman.
Daily Monitor
Saturday May 22 2021
In this photo, the Speaker Rebecca Kadaga and Deputy speaker Jacob Oulanyah, all of the 10th parliament are seen during past legislative plenaries. PHOTO/FILE
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As NRM’s CEC sits on May 22 to resolve the deadlock, the Oulanyah camp insists it is about time his loyalty to the party is repaid, while the Kadaga team claim she is the independent voice the 11th Parliament needs.
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There has been controversy on whether the decision to front for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s 11th Parliament will be made by ruling NRM party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) or will be thrown to the NRM Parliamentary Caucus.
Moseneke to evaluate COVID impact on elections
The Electoral Commission has appointed former Deputy Chief Justice, Dikgang Moseneke, to lead the process of evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on conditions conducive for free and fair Local Government Elections on 27 October.
Making the announcement on Thursday, the IEC said Moseneke will undertake an urgent appraisal of all the relevant legal, socio-political, health, practical and other considerations, and submit a report to the Commission in July.
“In addition to assessing the various factors, the report may also make recommendations of additional measures to further fortify the integrity and safety of the elections,” IEC chairperson Glen Mashinini said at a briefing.
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