MEMORANDUM On the Ugandan draft Succession Amendment Bills, 2018 & 2019 By MUSLIM CENTRE FOR JUSTICE AND LAW KAMPALA June 11, 2020 Introduction This memorandum provides an analysis of Uganda’s Draft Succession Amendment Bills, 2018 and 2019[draft amendments] particularly on provisions that that affect access to justice of Muslims in succession matters. The draft Amendments…
There are 4 known ways of discharging a contract or freeing mutual obligations of parties to a contract. A contract may be discharged by performance where parties fulfil their respective obligations, by express agreement where parties consent to terminate a contract, by frustration where an event occurs that makes performance impossible or breach where one…
The year 2020 came with a new world order – a lock-down that has caused major global disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic. Given the way COVID-19 spreads, governments and health workers went on a campaign to popularize proper hygienic practices such as regular washing of hands with clean water and soap to avoid contracting the…
The Succession laws of Uganda allow any adult person of sound mind to dispose of property by a Will /Testament in accordance with his/her wishes. The testator is at liberty to distribute property to beneficiaries as he deems fit. In many cases, deceased persons especially men have distributed properties in their Wills without providing for…
YOUTH OF DIFFERENT FAITH GROUPS OVERCOME DIVISIONS AND START JOINT LIVELIHOOD INITIATIVES IN KULULU SUB-COUNTY. In Kululu sub-county with an estimate population of 37,043 people, tensions have been simmering. High illiteracy and poverty compounded with lack of access to employment and economic opportunities have taken a toll on communities. Indeed, 12.4 % of community members…
“THEY MAY BE ONE” (JOHN 17:22), “YOU MAY KNOW ONE ANOTHER” (QURAN SURAH 49:13), FAITH LEADERS IN YUMBE SPEAK-OUT IN A JOINT PEACE BUILDING FORUM Since September 2018, the local faith leaders work together closely in Yumbe district. Collaboratively, the offices of the district Khadhi, the Anglican and the Catholic churches have supported and engaged…
Many Muslims do not report cases to Sharia Courts with concerns over the legality and enforceability of the remedies obtained from the Sharia courts. Article 129 (1) (d) of the 1995 Constitution provides for establishment of Qadhis courts for matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance and custody for persons professing the Mohammedan faith. Though there is…
The Succession Act mandates any adult person of sound mind to dispose of property by a will or testament. A will should be in by freely, in writing, witnessed by at least 2 adult persons who should have seen the testator signing and it only comes into effect upon death of the maker/testator. It is…
As Ugandans, we chose polygamy as one of the acceptable forms of marriage practiced by persons who contract Islamic and customary marriages. Under Islamic marriage, a man can have up to four wives for those who have ability but the Holy Quran obliges the polygamous husband to do justice between the spouses. In our African…