Uganda: Dr. Ssemugenyi Petitions Constitutional Court Over UPDF Amendment Act

Uganda: Dr. Ssemugenyi Petitions Constitutional Court Over UPDF Amendment Act

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi has filed a constitutional petition before the Constitutional Court of Uganda, challenging the recently enacted UPDF (Amendment) Act, 2025. The petition alleges that the law is void ab initio due to its violation of key constitutional principles.

Dr. Ssemugenyi petitions Constitutional Court over UPDF Amendment Act

Dr Ssemugenyi “The outcome of this petition will have far-reaching implications for Uganda’s democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. As the court deliberates on this matter, it is essential to consider the principles of constitutional supremacy, judicial independence, and the protection of human rights,” Dr.Ssemugenyi pointed out. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi has filed a constitutional petition before th…