Frank R. Wadidi

Dad ||| Husband ||| Citizen ||| 🇺🇬Lawyer & Advocate.

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@FERDINANDIUS @EvaristMugagga I guess I need a cup of coffee. I am usually non-violent😂

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@EvaristMugagga @FERDINANDIUS Before we talk Legal Writing, does it even pass for basic letter writing?

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

Man lived ahead of his time. That was 2005, but the position changed in 2019 with enactment of the personal data and privacy law, as Stabex International found out in https://t.co/7FpFWfmJ8w .

[⚖️ TriteLaw🇺🇬 @TriteLawUG]

The publication of a person’s photograph or likeness without his consent is not actionable✍
In Moses Ali Vs Monitor Publications Ltd, Justice Okumu Dismissed Moses Ali's claim that the publication of his photograph alongside an article on obesity, diabetes and impotence portrayed him as overweight and exposed him to ridicule✍relying on the decision in Vander Zalm v Times Publishers (1980) 109 DLR 531, where it was held that

✍“The publication of a person’s photograph or likeness without his consent is not actionable, however much annoyance it may cause to his personal feelings, unless it is published in such a context or in such circumstances as to injure his reputation or bring him into contempt or ridicule. And ridicule may be incurred even accidentally, as when a person is made to cut an absurd figure"

[The Tax Appeals Tribunal @TaxAppealug]

WELCOME ABOARD: We warmly congratulate our newly appointed Registrar, HW Mr. Solomon Wamai, and Deputy Registrar, HW Ms. Marion Mukiibi, on their well-deserved appointments.

We wish them every success as they embark on this important responsibility and look forward to their dedicated service in advancing tax justice in our nation.

#TaxCaseUpdates

@nbstv @ntvuganda @newvisionwire @DailyMonitor
@nilepostnews @ChimpReports @CEOEastAfrica
@ubctvuganda

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@FrankTumwebazek Very simple. Kindly ask them to come and pick the cash, alone & without delay. And have your best enkoni/bamboo stick on standby.

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@realjohnivan @jkmiguellon @enyahourhawa1 @MakerereLaw @LDC_Uganda @NotreDame @DeanNatukunda @Tumusiimeisaach @NaturindaLehema @AllawiSsemanda @smackists @realjohnivan , the Congrats are well deserved!🫡🫡

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@andrewkabuura @brianpaulmbp @omujuma @rayan_cherki 😂😂😂😂

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@4_Isaza @EvaNyanzi @KomugishaOlivia @HEBobiwine @NUP_Ug @AMufumbiro @DavidLRubongoya @JoelSsenyonyi @linazed2 When you get to use the internet to look up & read all his judgements over the years, you will have a very good laugh at your comment.

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@IbrahimBunyasin @realjohnivan @IbrahimBunyasin , ...until the frivolous suit is dismissed with costs to be paid personally by Counsel.

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@IbrahimBunyasin @Uganda_LII 😂😂😂

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

When @Uganda_LII is testing your patience...

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@Wapakhabulo @SilverKayondo @SilverKayondo , right in your forecast😂🫡

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@ewabwire2008 That style never left him. He never printed coursework—just dictated the questions straight from his head. Couldn’t trust the stationery staff not to leak them. If he had his way, even the final exams would be done the same way.

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@RKirunda @rggoobi Congratulations, Dr. Kirunda.🫡

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

@IsaacBakayana @GukiinaPatrick ... a "Note Verbale" to Dr @bkabumba

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

Episode #3 – Legal Compliance series

That PIP appraisal from HR ruining your Friday? 😩

Turinawe Twebaze vs @PAU_Uganda bears good news:

Keep calm & stay professional. Keep it documented.

Don’t refuse to sign. Sign & jot down your reservations.

Signing ≠ validating contents

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

💡 Kiyamba gwe to have your Lawyers run to @TaxAppealug first & fast, while you flirt with ADR on the side.

ADR fails? You live to die another day at @TaxAppealug

Miss the timelines = hold your peace forever.
#FebruaryComplianceReminder #TaxLawUG

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

February Compliance Reminder – Episode #2

From - Leather Industries (U) Ltd v URA:

Objection decision dropped? 📬
You’ve got options:
✔️ Sweet-talk @URAuganda via ADR within 7 days
✔️ Run to @TaxAppealug within 30 days
✔️ Or be clever and do both 😌

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

⚠️ Yes, @TaxAppealug can extend time…but only within 6 months from the objection decision.

After that?
No mercy. No discretion.

Sympathy creates no jurisdiction.

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

Compliance must be documented.

#UgandaBusiness #TaxCompliance #Employment

[Frank R. Wadidi @FWadidi]

February Compliance Reminder — Episode #1: Bolloré v URA (HCCA 49/2023)

The Court warned employers: policies alone aren’t enough.

If benefits (like fuel allowances) can’t be clearly tied to employee duties thru proper contracts & proof of implementation, they may become taxable