Kiwanuka v Attorney General of the Republic of Uganda
Kiwanuka v Attorney General of the Republic of Uganda (Reference No.8 of 2020) [2025] EACJ 3 (7 March 2025) (First Instance Division)
The Court found that the presidential directives issued in March 2020 to combat COVID-19 were lawful under Uganda's Constitution and the Public Health Act, as they were subsequently formalized through statutory instruments and aligned with WHO recommendations. While the lack of prior notification to EAC Partner States constituted a procedural breach of the Common Market Protocol, the health emergency context justified immediate action. Enforcement by UPDF, UPF, and LDU was authorized under constitutional provisions for emergency cooperation and did not breach the Treaty, as the Applicant fail…
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- Executive Powers During Emergencies
- Public Health Restrictions
- Judicial Independence
- Appointment Of Public Officials
- Access To Justice
- Regional Treaty Compliance