In a historic move to bridge the gap between law and technology, the Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU) and the Uganda Law Society (ULS) signed a 35-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 18, 2025, at ULS House in Kampala.
The agreement, signed by UTAMU Chairperson, Board of Directors Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, Vice Chancellor Prof. Fred Paul Mark Jjunju, University Secretary Ms. Nakitende Fatiinah and Vice President Law Society, Mr. Anthony Asiimwe, aims to enhance professional development, research, and innovation in Uganda’s legal sector. Key initiatives include accredited training in digital literacy and artificial intelligence for lawyers, joint research projects, and the establishment of a Legal Tech Innovation Lab to develop tools like e-justice platforms.
“We are ready and honored to provide technology services to the members of Uganda Law Society. This collaboration is in a bid to increase the productivity of the lawyers by personalizing AI to suit the unique profession of law,” said Ms. Fatiinah Nakitende, UTAMU’s University Secretary. ULS’s Head of Professional Development, Ms. Doreen Atukunda, emphasized the MoU’s role in advancing legal education and advocacy.
The partnership also includes public legal education campaigns and biannual reviews to ensure progress. With a focus on sustainability, the MoU allows for termination only after a five-year notice period. This landmark agreement marks a significant step toward modernizing Uganda’s legal landscape through innovation and education.
