Lino Anguzu
By Elison Karuhanga
Congratulations to Mr. Lino Anguzu
Today marks an important moment for justice in the Republic of Uganda. For the first time since the 1995 Constitution came into force, a serving career prosecutor has risen from within the ranks to lead the Prosecution. It is a victory for merit, discipline, and quiet service.
Lino joins a long and noble line of eminent jurists who have held that high office, including the late Francis Ayume, Peter Kabatsi SC, Justice Richard Buteera, and Justice Mike Chibita, but he stands as the first since 1995 to be appointed from among the prosecutors themselves. I have known him for many years as a fine lawyer, a wonderful man, and a decent public servant.
He embodies the virtues that sustain the rule of law: humility, fairness, and an unyielding sense of duty. As he takes up this solemn charge, may he keep faith with the Constitution, to act always in the public interest, in the interest of the administration of justice, and to prevent abuse of legal process under Article 120(5).
The weight of justice and the burden of fairness rest now upon shoulders strong enough to carry them. May he preserve the dignity and independence of his office, and may God grant him the strength for the climb ahead.
For as Nelson Mandela reminded us, “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are still many more hills to climb.” So may each hill strengthen his resolve, deepen his wisdom, and lift ever higher the cause of justice in our Republic. Congratulations, Lino.
Karuhanga is a senior lawyer, and Partner at Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA)
Additional notes
Mr. Anguzu, who has been serving as Assistant DPP, replaces Justice Jane Frances Abodo, recently appointed Principal Judge. The President has forwarded his name to Parliament’s Appointments Committee for approval.
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