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Uganda Law Society's Digital Transformation Festival Attracts Lawyers with Luxurious Prizes

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The Uganda Law Society's Digital Transformation Festival has kicked off with a bang, attracting hundreds of lawyers from across the country with its luxurious prizes and lineup of global speakers. The festival, set for September 14-15, 2025, aims to encourage maximum lawyer participation and feature discussions on digital transformation and innovation within Uganda's justice system. As part of the festivities, a raffle was organised, culminating in the presentation of a brand-new Mercedes Benz to Ronald Tharry Muhwezi, the winner of the 'Bang the Benz, Back on Track' competition.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Uganda Law Society's Digital Transformation Festival is set to take place on September 14-15, 2025, at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo, featuring global speakers such as Prof Bitange Ndemo.
  • The festival aims to encourage maximum lawyer participation and feature discussions on digital transformation and innovation within Uganda's justice system.
  • A raffle, dubbed 'Bang the Benz, Back on Track,' was organised to attract lawyers, with Ronald Tharry Muhwezi emerging as the winner and receiving a brand-new Mercedes Benz.
  • The car key was handed over by Ms Gertrud Njuba, widow of the late Sam Njuba, a senior advocate and politician.
  • Organisers joked that driving a Benz is a symbol of being a successful lawyer, with the car holding significance in the legal profession.
  • The raffle is part of efforts to encourage maximum lawyer participation ahead of the festival, with more prizes lined up, including fully paid trips and electronics to enhance lawyers' homes and offices.
  • The festival will also feature a Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to retired High Court Judge Henry Peter Adonyo for his pioneering work in digital transformation and innovation within Uganda's justice system.
  • The Uganda Court Reporters Association was also honoured with an award.

Statistics:

  • 600+ lawyers from across the country participated in the raffle.
  • 1 brand-new Mercedes Benz was given away as a prize.
  • 2 fully paid trips to Dubai, Cape Town, or Toronto will be given as prizes.
  • 5 electronics designed to enhance lawyers' homes and offices will be given away as prizes.
  • 1 Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to retired High Court Judge Henry Peter Adonyo.

Sources:

  • "Uganda Law Society's Digital Transformation Festival Attracts Hundreds of Lawyers" - The Observer (ref)
  • "Uganda Law Society's 'Bang the Benz, Back on Track' Raffle" - Daily Monitor (ref)

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