KAMPALA– A day to the elections, Kenneth Kipaalu , one of the three contenders in the race for Presidency of Uganda Law Society (ULS) on Thursday evening decided to step aside.
“After careful consideration and thorough reflection on the ongoing campaign, I have decided to withdraw my candidacy for the Presidency of the Uganda Law Society ( ULS).” Reads part of Kipaalu’s statement.
He has added that despite of his withdrawal from the race, he remains committed to his values that Uganda Law Society should be grounded in the rule of law, responsive to the needs of its members and the public.
This has left only Isaac Ssemakadde Kimazze with Isaac Atukunda in the race to replace Bernard Oundo as Uganda Law Society President. From three to two is a clear indication that there is most likely to be a stiff competition between those that have remained in the race.
Kipaalu is a an Associate Partner and practice head , Despute Resolution at KTA Advocates. During his University days, he was elected President of Makerere Law Society, the positio” he held from 2012 to 2013.
He Is a representative of Uganda Law Society to law committee on legal Education and training since August 2022.
Previously he was a research officer at the Supreme Court of Uganda between March 2016 and May 2019.
Elections will be held on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
