KAMPALA – Uganda Law Society (ULS) has presented a financial update about the payment of its annual Global Membership Subscription.
According to ULS Treasurer, Arthur Isiko, Uganda Law Society (ULS) has cleared up to UGX 29,045,860 in institutional membership fees to major regional and global legal bodies, a move seen as a decisive step in restoring confidence in a bar association that has recently been plagued by financial strain and unending wrangles.
He also pointed out that all dues had been paid to the East Africa Law Society (EALS), the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), and the International Bar Association (IBA) for the year 2025
The Vice President of ULS, Mr Asiimwe Anthony, welcomed the move and stressed that the payment is not just symbolic but a strategic signal that the Radical New Bar, as it has branded itself, is committed to credibility, accountability, and global engagement.
“For too long, our members questioned what value they were getting from their subscriptions. Today, we can confidently say ULS is back in the global arena, and our members will reap the benefits,”
Asiimwe also added that as part of this renewed engagement, Advocate Confidence Biira from the Kasese Bar will represent Uganda at the East Africa Law Society Conference in Addis Ababa, with the society covering all expenses.
Some of the top leaders of Uganda Law Society and other stakeholders during pre-launch of Uganda’s bid to host the 26th Commonwealth Lawyers Conference in 2029.
