At Ortus, our strength lies in our people.
These individuals have not only demonstrated outstanding legal expertise & commercial acumen, but have also consistently embodied our core values of dedication, integrity, & client-first service.
Congratulations to our top performers!
Today I took the oath as Secretary for Female Youth at the National Youth Council. A commitment to serve, amplify young women’s voices, and drive meaningful change. 🇺🇬✨
✊🏼 Stand up
✊ Speak up
✊🏿 Show up
Women are being targeted, abused and erased.
On International Women's Day, we are defending rights, demanding justice and taking action.
#ForAllWomenAndGirls, we’ll never back down.
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#IWD2026
The rule of law is weakening, and women and girls are paying the price.
Around the world, conflict, repression, and backlash are weakening the systems meant to protect people.
This #IWD2026, we push for justice that delivers: in law, in systems, and in real life #ForAllWomenAndGirls.
Several Judicial Officers have today graduated with a Master of Laws from Makerere University. These include HW James Ereemye Jumire Mawanda (Registrar, Public Relations Officer), HW Abiti Samson Loum (Chief Magistrate Kiryandongo), HW Rukundo Isaac (Principal Magistrate Grade One Rubanda) HW Najjuko Evelyn (Senior Magistrate Grade One at Nabweru Chief Magistrate’s Court), HW Bogere Rachael (Magistrate Grade One at Kigumba Magistrate’s Court) and HW Odoo Simon Peter, Retired Magistrate Grade One.
The celebration shimmered even brighter as HW Abiti’s son also graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, marking a beautiful double triumph for the family
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as National Law Firm of the Year – Uganda in the 6th Annual @IFLR_online IFLR Africa Awards 2026.
In addition, our Partner & COO, @bkaburara has been shortlisted for the Lawyer of the Year – Uganda award.
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On behalf of the entire team at Ortus, we extend our warmest congratulations to our @Trishaakello on her enrollment to the Bar.
This is a significant milestone that reflects her hard work, dedication, & talent. We are incredibly proud to have her as part of our team.
Well done!
Dr Zahara Nampewo, the wife to NUP candidate and incumbent MP for Butambala confirms that EIGHT people were shot and killed at their compound in Butambala with many more inured and in the hospital.
#SpotlightOnUgElections26
Took some (several) cups of coffee, and supervised 21 Master of Laws (LLM) dissertations to completion in 2025.
I think my work at Makerere is now done 🫡
EXCLUSIVE: Anne Juuko — Regional Head, East Africa for Global Markets at Standard Bank Group and former CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda — has resigned from the Group after 13 years of service.
What could be next for one of the region’s most prominent banking leaders?
https://t.co/3fS6R5i4xk
Violence against women must end, now!
This nonverbal Signal for Help is a way to discreetly communicate when you need help.
But, of course, a hand sign isn’t enough.
One in three women experience gender-based violence.
This is not a statistic — it is the greatest failure of our societies, and the darkest echo of male dominance.
There is #NoExcuse. Violence against women and girls is preventable — and ending it is everyone’s responsibility.
#16Days