Fort Portal, Uganda – Uganda Pentecostal University on Saturday evening hosted a Lawyers’ Dinner at Kalya Courts, bringing together legal professionals and students to discuss the future of justice under the theme _“Redefining Justice in a Technological Era.”_
Chief Guest Justice Karoli Lwanga Ssemwogerere urged law students to sharpen their legal competence through extensive reading, moot courts, and debates. He said information and communication technology is transforming legal practice by improving the speed and efficiency of judicial processes.
“Lawyers must remain adaptable and continuously update their knowledge to keep pace with technological advancements,” he said.
Senior Grade One Magistrate Kwesiga Michael of Bunyangabu District and Grade One Magistrate Sseyiga AbdulSwabul of Kamwenge District encouraged students to see themselves as future innovators in the justice system.
His Worship Sseyiga stressed the need for interdisciplinary learning and creative thinking, saying the future of justice depends on professionals who can integrate legal expertise with technological innovation.
His Worship Kwesiga highlighted integrity as the foundation of the profession, noting that society depends on ethical lawyers to uphold justice.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Pelucy Ntambirweki thanked the speakers, staff, and students for the event’s success and reaffirmed UPU’s commitment to quality education.
“UPU has qualified staff and remains committed to serving Ugandans and the wider international community. For over 20 years, UPU alumni have contributed to human capital across different sectors in Uganda,” she said.
Founded in 2001 as the Grotius School of Law in Kampala, UPU became a fully-fledged university in 2005 and has since expanded its mandate to provide comprehensive legal education.
The event drew university administrators, staff, and students, and closed with a renewed call for ethical practice, continuous learning, and innovation in the legal profession.
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