Derrick K. Kizito, MCIArb

Legal Associate @MMAKS_Advocates| International Arbitration| Litigation Finance| Project Finance| Business & Human Rights| LL.M @nyulaw |LL.B @MakerereLaw

[Derrick K. Kizito, MCIArb @Kdkizito]

Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Business Regulation, Litigation and Arbitration from @nyulaw @nyuniversity

[Construction Law Institute @CLIafrica]

We are delighted to feature Bataamukuwa A. Daphne (ACLI), a dedicated advocate with a strong foundation in corporate and commercial law, compliance, and alternative dispute resolution. (1/4)

[CIArb- Uganda Chapter @CIArb_Uganda]

📢 Today’s the Day!

CIArb Uganda Chapter invites you to join us today at 2:00 PM (EAT) for our webinar: “AfCFTA: The Practitioner’s Lens on Arbitration & ADR.”

With AfCFTA accelerating intra-African trade, practitioners must be ready to handle the disputes that come...
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[CIArb- Uganda Chapter @CIArb_Uganda]

⏳ 1 Day to Go!

We are just one day away from the CIArb Uganda Chapter webinar: “AfCFTA: The Practitioner’s Lens on Arbitration and ADR.”

As AfCFTA continues to unlock new trade opportunities across Africa, the need for effective arbitration and ADR mechanisms to manage...(1/3)

[Derrick K. Kizito, MCIArb @Kdkizito]

@mulemezi And there was evidence to support the assertion😅😅😅

[CIArb- Uganda Chapter @CIArb_Uganda]

Africa’s single market is no longer theoretical. The African Continental Free Trade Area is operational, trade flows are expanding, and cross-border commercial relationships are increasing in complexity. With this growth comes a critical question: how will disputes be...(1/3)

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𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝗣 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

We proudly join the global intellectual property community in celebrating the power of Intellectual Property (IP).

We believe IP fuels innovation, innovation enhances quality of life, and sustainable livelihoods drive development. Sports, like any other sector, play a vital role in society, bringing joy, unity, and economic opportunity through image rights, sponsor trademarks, equipment patents, and much more.

We remain committed to strengthening IP protection and enforcement in sports.

We are #Ready, we are #Set, and we are here to #Innovate.

#WorldIPDay #MMAKSIP #IPinSports #SportsLaw

[CIArb- Uganda Chapter @CIArb_Uganda]

"AfCFTA: The Practitioner’s Lens on Arbitration and ADR"

As Africa deepens trade integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), cross-border transactions are rapidly increasing, and so are the disputes that come with them. How prepared are...
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[MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda @MMAKS_Advocates]

Our latest legal alert explores how 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟭 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟰 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 allows parties to seek discharge, variation, or setting aside of an injunction, directly before the same court.

Read the full article by Timothy Lugayizi here: https://t.co/MimPWBVou4

#CivilProcedure #Litigation #Injunctions #MMAKSLegalInsights

[CIArb- Uganda Chapter @CIArb_Uganda]

The wait is over — the CIArb Uganda Chapter Young Members Committee Mentorship Event is happening TODAY at Makerere University School of Law!

Join us for an exciting afternoon of learning, mentorship, and networking featuring:
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[MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda @MMAKS_Advocates]

Our very own Derrick Kizito Kunyiga, MCIArb, will be among the distinguished speakers this afternoon at the CIArb Uganda Chapter Young Members Committee Roundtable Discussion.

📅 17 April 2026
⏰ Starting at 2:00 PM
📍 Makerere University School of Law – Lower Auditorium

Join us as thought leaders explore “Enhancing Access to Justice in Uganda: The Transformative Role of ADR in the Judicial System.”

[MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda @MMAKS_Advocates]

Our Stephen Zimula (Partner, Disputes) and Hussein D. Gulam (Associate, Disputes) have been admitted as Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.

We congratulate them on this professional milestone.

[CIArb- Uganda Chapter @CIArb_Uganda]

📍 Theme:
Enhancing Access to Justice in Uganda: The Transformative Role of ADR in the Judicial System

🎙️ Featuring an exceptional panel of speakers:
👤 Derrick Kizito Kunyiga, MCIArb – Associate, MMAKS Advocates
👤 Prof. Chrispas Nyombi – University of Derby
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[MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda @MMAKS_Advocates]

Strong partnerships are built, not by chance.

We are pleased to collaborate with @IECUganda for a Joint Ventures Management training -Drafting, Negotiating & Understanding JV Agreements.

📅17 Feb 2026 | 9AM–4PM
🔗 https://t.co/yxJUUOruCc

#JointVentures #SMEs #BusinessGrowth

[Derrick K. Kizito, MCIArb @Kdkizito]

@Rushongoza Yes, it is.

[CIArb- Uganda Chapter @CIArb_Uganda]

Derrick Kizito Kunyiga accentuated AfCFTA's mission to boost inter-Africa trade and enable investment by reducing tariffs and creating regional value chains. The key mechanism to secure this growth is the Protocol on Dispute Settlement.

#InternationalArbitrationConference

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🌍𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 | 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐫𝐛 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

We are delighted to sponsor the Inaugural CIArb Uganda International Arbitration Conference organized by @CIArb_Uganda , taking place from 13th – 14th November 2025 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.

Under the theme “Navigating New Frontiers: Arbitration in Africa’s Evolving Landscape,” the conference brings together leading voices, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore emerging trends, innovations, and opportunities shaping arbitration across the continent.

Our very own Co-Managing Partner, @MosesJAdrikoSC is one of the esteemed Conference Directors, who will contribute to the success of this landmark event.

Join us for two days of insightful panel discussions, keynote sessions, and networking with leaders redefining the future of dispute resolution in Africa.

[MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda @MMAKS_Advocates]

MMAKS Advocates, together with Slaughter and May convened a roundtable discussion with Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development focused on mitigating barriers to project financing for infrastructure projects in Uganda.

The engagement brought together key stakeholders to discuss the challenges affecting the bankability of infrastructure projects and to explore practical legal, regulatory, and policy interventions that can enhance investor confidence and sustainable financing for these projects.

The discussion underscored the importance of aligning legal frameworks, risk mitigation mechanisms, and government policies to facilitate efficient project structuring and financing to ensure project success and ultimately Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.

Such collaborative dialogues between Public and Private sector actors contribute meaningfully to shaping a more enabling environment for infrastructure development and private sector participation.

#InfrastructureDevelopment #ProjectFinance #Uganda #LegalFramework #InvestmentClimate #PublicPrivatePartnerships #MMAKSAdvocates

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🎤 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐊𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐲𝐢𝐠𝐚 | 𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐫𝐛 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Our Associate, Derrick Kizito Kunyiga, MCIArb will be moderating a panel discussion on “Unlocking AfCFTA: Resolving Trade and Investment Disputes Across Borders” at the Inaugural CIArb Uganda International Arbitration Conference, happening from 13th – 14th November 2025 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.

Don’t miss this engaging session as the panel explore how effective dispute resolution can unlock the full potential of the AfCFTA and transform cross-border trade across Africa.

We are also delighted to share that Derrick has been nominated for the 𝐀𝐃𝐑 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝. We wish him all the best.

[Derrick K. Kizito, MCIArb @Kdkizito]

Humbled by the nominations and looking forward to the conference.

[MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda @MMAKS_Advocates]

𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 - 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

The Parliament of Uganda enacted the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act, 2025 (Act No. 3 of 2025), which came into force on 15th March 2025. This legislation consolidates and replaces previous laws governing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) providers, including the repeal of the Business, Technical, Vocational Education and Training Act.

The TVET Act establishes a comprehensive legal and institutional framework to promote, regulate, and deliver technical and vocational training in Uganda. It marks a significant shift in formalizing a sector that has traditionally operated informally. Among its key provisions is the mandatory licensing and registration of all vocational and technical practitioners, including artisans such as hairdressers, mechanics, and tailors, with clear guidelines for licence renewal and penalties for non-compliance.

Read our full analysis here 👉 https://t.co/HZiJnIDs28

#MMAKSLegalUpdate #TVETAct2025 #UgandaLaw #EducationReform