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Staff and justice-sector stakeholders at Kasangati Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday evening held a warm send-off for the former Chief Magistrate, HW Beatrice Kainza, celebrating her dedicated service, leadership and contribution to the administration of justice.
HW Kainza retired from judicial service in June 2026.
The new Chief Magistrate, HW Christine Nantege; Magistrates HW Fatuma Nabirye, HW Caroline Kyoshabire and HW Sandra Agnes Namudiba; as well as support staff, including the Office Supervisor, clerks and Court Process Servers.
Representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service and the Office of the Resident District Commissioner also attended the function.
In a series of heartfelt speeches, representatives of the different institutions congratulated HW Kainza upon her retirement and commended her for diligent service, effective coordination and continuous guidance to stakeholders during her tenure at Kasangati.
They particularly hailed her positive energy in the execution of her duties and the cordial working relationships she maintained with institutions across the justice chain.
Speaking on behalf of the judicial officers, HW Kyoshabire highlighted the former Chief Magistrate’s passion for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She commended her for championing the use of ADR in resolving appropriate disputes.
Mr Baker Mungi, speaking on behalf of the support staff, thanked H/W Kainza for her leadership, guidance and personal concern for members of staff. He particularly recalled the support she extended to him following the loss of his father.
The incoming Chief Magistrate, HW Nantege, commended her predecessor for the humility that characterised her leadership and applauded her for leaving behind an organised Court and a serene working environment.
She also thanked the Kasangati Court team for their organisational skills and the warm welcome they had accorded her since taking up her new assignment.
HW Nantege encouraged the retired Chief Magistrate to remain active and enjoy the new chapter of her life.
Responding to the tributes, an emotional HW Kainza thanked the Court staff and stakeholders for organising the send-off and for the support they had extended to her during her tenure.
She urged the team to continue serving court users with humility and to remain guided by the Judiciary’s values in the execution of their duties.
HW Kainza expressed gratitude for being honoured in such a memorable way and pledged to invite the team to her home for a meal as they continued the relationships built during their time working together.
The send-off was crowned with the presentation of gifts to HW Kainza from the Kasangati Court staff and the ODPP team, marking a warm conclusion to a celebration of her service, leadership and contribution to justice delivery at the Court
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YOUNG LAWYERS, WELCOME TO YOUR CO-WORKING SPACE
The Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN NBA Co-Working Space for Young Lawyers came alive as young lawyers walked through its doors, settled in, got to work, and shared their first impressions. The feedback has been inspiring.
Whether you are preparing for court, conducting legal research, counseling a client, drafting processes, studying for exams, or simply looking for a quiet, professional workspace, this facility was created with you in mind.
This is your space. Dear young lawyers, make the most of it.
The Space is located on the 1st Floor of the NBA National Secretariat, Plot 1101, Muhammadu Buhari Expressway, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
Visit the space and experience a workspace designed to support your growth and professional development.
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President, Nigerian Bar Association
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-You possess 'image rights' that are separate from copyright.
-You have authority over how your picture or likeness is used commercially.
-Photographers hold copyright for images but the individual depicted has a distinct right to manage the commercial use of their likeness
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DO NOT USE MY IMAGE OR LIKENESS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION: MY IDENTITY, MY RIGHT, MY PROPERTY
👨🏾⚖️The Law in Nigeria now;
-Distinguishes between a copyright claim on a photograph and an image rights claim by the person in it.
Somewhere in the footage from every sponsored event is a face that never agreed to endorse a product or brand. For years, that risk was often treated as the price of free admission to the event. In Larry Nwabueze v. Nigerian Breweries plc, however, the High Court of Lagos State took a different view.
It held that an identifiable photograph constitutes personal data under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023; that using such an image in advertising amounts to processing; and that a general crowd-release notice displayed at the venue does not provide sufficient authority for that use.
In this publication, TEMPLARS Partner, Olufemi Oyewole, SAN, FCIArb and Associates, Nafisa Haliru and Obinna Onyishi, examine the wider implications of the judgment. They distinguish copyright in a photograph from the separate right to commercialise the likeness of the person captured in it.
Businesses should treat images from events as personal data and manage them with the same discipline applied to other regulated data assets. This includes: obtaining consent that is specific, informed, and properly documented; including photography and image-use clauses in registration forms, ticket terms, and event notices; securing model releases where an identifiable face will be used to support a campaign; and embedding image governance into broader data protection compliance processes.
The central premise has changed: a photograph is no longer merely creative material. Where it identifies a person, it is also personal data, and it carries legal obligations wherever it is used.
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