Joel Basoga

This article highlights the legal framework on Uganda’s data protection laws by specifically focusing on the role of the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) in Uganda. The article focuses on the primary mandate of the PDPO as the enforcer and supervisor of Uganda's data privacy laws.

The article offers practical tips on how to write a personal statement in support of a graduate application.

This article specifically addresses the rights of shareholders which include information rights, voting rights, dividend rights and the rights to appoint the management of a company. The article also discusses the different types of shares underscoring how shares can be used as a tool to raise income for companies. Most importantly, the article highlights the fiduciary duty of the company management to shareholders and the company. Finally, the article broadly lays out possible statutory… Show more

This article specifically addresses the rights of shareholders which include information rights, voting rights, dividend rights and the rights to appoint the management of a company. The article also discusses the different types of shares underscoring how shares can be used as a tool to raise income for companies. Most importantly, the article highlights the fiduciary duty of the company management to shareholders and the company. Finally, the article broadly lays out possible statutory remedies to minority shareholders to curb oppressive practices from management or other shareholders. Show less

This article examines whether the transfer of data with related parties satisfies the requirements under Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. Further, the article considers whether obligations from other laws waive the requirements for consent under data protection law in Uganda. Broadly, this article highlights the important aspects of informed consent and specifically whether consent is the best model for protection of privacy rights especially in this digitalized age where data is… Show more

This article examines whether the transfer of data with related parties satisfies the requirements under Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. Further, the article considers whether obligations from other laws waive the requirements for consent under data protection law in Uganda. Broadly, this article highlights the important aspects of informed consent and specifically whether consent is the best model for protection of privacy rights especially in this digitalized age where data is aggregated by several companies and their intermediaries. Show less

There have been more threats to privacy today than ever before. Although information technologies have made our lives simpler, some facilitate the collection of personal information which has been used to enrich a few and monitor others. Sometimes, this information is collected without consent. But, why should you care? Several laws at a local, regional and international level recognize the protection of your right to privacy. But why does it matter now, more than ever? Together with Paul… Show more

There have been more threats to privacy today than ever before. Although information technologies have made our lives simpler, some facilitate the collection of personal information which has been used to enrich a few and monitor others. Sometimes, this information is collected without consent. But, why should you care? Several laws at a local, regional and international level recognize the protection of your right to privacy. But why does it matter now, more than ever? Together with Paul Epodoi , we write about why you need to pay attention to your privacy. Show less

Express provisions add consistency and predictability to the law, in turn increasing the respect for rights. They minimize the risk of speculative claims and spare courts of endless statutory interpretation cases(litigation). In a peer reviewed article published by the Human Rights Awareness and Protection Forum, I wrote about the civil procedural aspects of non-state actors’ liability under the Ugandan Human Rights (Enforcement) Act. I drew perspectives from the international human rights law… Show more

Express provisions add consistency and predictability to the law, in turn increasing the respect for rights. They minimize the risk of speculative claims and spare courts of endless statutory interpretation cases(litigation). In a peer reviewed article published by the Human Rights Awareness and Protection Forum, I wrote about the civil procedural aspects of non-state actors’ liability under the Ugandan Human Rights (Enforcement) Act. I drew perspectives from the international human rights law and argued for an express provision providing for liability of non-state actors Show less

This article first, examines the reliability of the Index in the World Bank Doing Business Report which ranks Uganda as 116 out of 190 world economies. Second, it provides an insight into Uganda’s business regulatory environment. Finally, it outlines the most promising areas of investment in Uganda’s market while recommending areas of improvement at a macroeconomic level to improve the ease of doing business and attract more investment.

Article written based on the Police press briefing on 5th September 2016.

The 2016 Amendment to the Financial Institutions Act, introduces the concept of agent banking. Only 18-21 per cent of the adult population in Uganda is engaged in the active in the use of banking financial services. The introduction of agent banking will increase financial inclusion because it will negate the heavy costs associated with establishing branches and instead create a principal-agent relationship to allow the timely provision of banking services.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the circumstances under which secession has been accepted under International Law in relation to the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty. This thesis focuses on the state practice after 1945.