Simon Peter Kinobe Explained

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,^{[3] [4] [5] [6]} a position he served from 2018-2020.

Early life and education background

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^[8] and as of 2024, he was pursuing Masters in Energy Law and Policy from Dundee University in Scotland.

Career

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]} He succeeded Francis Gimara who had served for two years from 2016 to 2018.^{[13] [14]} Prior election, Kinobe served as a council representative for central region at the Uganda Law Society for two years. 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). He also lectures Law at Kampala International University.

Advocacy

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

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

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

• Member of International Bar Association
• Board member NGO Bureau
• Council member of Uganda Law Society (former president to Uganda Law Society)^{[22] [23]}
• Member of East African Law Society
• Member of Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity
• Member of the Law Development Centre Committee

See also

• Phoena Wall Nabasa
• Uganda Law Society

References

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

External links

• Uganda Law Society