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Simon Peter Kinobe

Simon Peter Kinobe is a Ugandan lawyer and human rights activist.[1] He is the chairperson NGO Board[2] and a former president of Uganda Law Society,[1][3][4][5][6] a position he served from 2018-2020.[2]

Simon Peter Kinobe
NationalityUgandan
Alma materMakerere University (Bachelor's degree of Law)
Law Development Center (Diploma in Legal Practice)
University of Dundee (Masters in Energy Law and Policy)
OccupationLawyer
EmployerKinobe-Mutyaba Advocates
Known forChairperson NGO Bureau board
Former President Uganda Law Society
TitlePresident of Uganda Law Society
Term2018-2022
PredecessorFrancis Gimara
SuccessorPheona Wall
Board member ofNGO Bureau Board

Early life and education background

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Kinobe attended Makerere High School Migadde,[7] he went to Makerere University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree of law, he holds a diploma in legal practice from Law Development center[2][8] and as of 2024, he was pursuing Masters in Energy Law and Policy from Dundee University in Scotland.[2]

Career

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In November 2022, Kinobe was appointed the chairperson of the Non-Governmental organization (NGO) Bureau board by the Minister of Internal Affairs.[9]

On 7 April 2018, Kinobe was elected the president of Uganda Law Society for a term which span for 1 year by lawyers during an election which took place at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel in Entebbe. He won the election by 760 votes while his opponent got 268 votes.[10][11][12][8] He succeeded Francis Gimara[6][10] who had served for two years from 2016 to 2018.[8][13][14] Prior election, Kinobe served as a council representative for central region at the Uganda Law Society for two years.[8] Kinobe served for two terms and his tenure ended in April, 2020,[15] and he was succeeded by Phoena Wall.

Kinobe served as a Senior Inspectorate Officer under the Inspectorate of Government, co-founder and managing partner at Kinobe-Mutyaba Advocates (KMT Advocates).[10] He also lectures Law at Kampala International University.[2][8]

Advocacy

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In October 2022, Kinobe expressed his support for the Computer misuse law remarking "Ugandans need to understand that your freedom to speech is not your freedom to speak carelessly and this is the practice world over".[16]

In September 2020, Kinobe as the president of Uganda Law Society issued a "deep concern" statement on the alleged illegal arrest and detention of lawyers under the orders of Internal Security Organization. The Court responded by ordering the army and police to avail the detained lawyer for healing in the High Court.[17][18]

In October 2019, Kinobe called upon the Uganda Law Society members via a statement and mail to fundraise money for supporting Counsel Peter Kibirango who was attacked by unidentified assailants.[19]

Controversies

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In August 2021, two lawyers solicited for a court order to block the planned Uganda Law Society which were to take place September 2020 on allegations that Kinobe unlawfully chose election committee members and he appointed 4 members to the election committee rather the obligated 5 members.[20]

Committee Memberships

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Kinobe is a member of various organizations namely;[21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Senior lawyer, activist welcome computer misuse law". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Simon Peter Kinobe. SC – Ortus Advocates". Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  3. ^ a b Lumu, David (2020-09-10). "Who will win Uganda Law Society presidency?". The Observer. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  4. ^ Ahikiiriza, Benjamin (2020-03-23). "Coronavirus: Construction of Uganda Law Society House Stalls". LegalReports. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  5. ^ Reporter, Independent (2020-01-30). "Judges asked to avoid unnecessary case adjournments". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  6. ^ a b "ULS calls crisis meeting over mediation centre". Monitor. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  7. ^ "History of Makerere High School Migadde – Makerere High School Migadde". Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Kinobe steps in Gimara's shoes". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  9. ^ "Former law society boss Kinobe appointed chair of NGO Bureau board". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  10. ^ a b c Reporter, Our (2018-04-07). "Law Society Elects Kinobe as New President, Deputised by Pheona Wall". SoftPower News. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  11. ^ Correspondent, JOY NASSUNA | PML Daily (2018-04-08). "Kinobe elected Uganda Law Society president". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-20. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ^ a b Team, The Observer (2020-07-15). "Colonel Kaka's grim crimes". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  13. ^ "Past Presidents – Uganda Law Society". Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  14. ^ Writer, JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PML Daily Staff (2020-09-12). "Pheona Wall steps in Kinobe's shoes as new Law society president". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  15. ^ Correspondent, CONRAD AHABWE | PML Daily Senior (2020-04-30). "Lawyer Ssemakadde, Law Society boss in war of words over insults against new DPP Abodo". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-05-21. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ "Senior lawyer, activist welcome computer misuse law". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  17. ^ "Court orders army, police to produce arrested lawyer". Monitor. 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  18. ^ "Lawyers criticise ISO over abductions". Monitor. 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  19. ^ "City Lawyer Dies After Attack; Colleagues Seek Justice". ChimpReports. 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  20. ^ "Lawyers Rush to Court to Block ULS Elections". ChimpReports. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  21. ^ "KMT Advocates - Kinobe, Mutyaba | Advocates & Legal Consultants". kmtadvocates.com. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  22. ^ "Kinobe should learn more about Parliament work". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  23. ^ "ULS race: Lawyers promise to make society great again". Monitor. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
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