The Legal Podcast

In this episode of the Legal Podcast, our very own Mr. Herbert Odeke, discusses data security with Mr. Mbago Aquila Timothy, a lawyer with interest in the protection of peoples data. is it possible to protect yourself and your rights in a world which is getting digitalized by the day, and how? listen in.

Money lending businesses are on the rise in our communities and at times, payment of the money remains a problem. This leaves the lenders with no option but to enforce recovery mechanisms. In this podcast, Legal Hub Uganda hosts a legal expert Mr. Donald Masa, the CEO of LegIT Innovations to discuss issues around recovery of money using the small claim procedures and the courts that handle small claims in Uganda.

Very many children for reasons they have no control over end up living a part from there families. Some children end up in care, in this podcast, we host Madam Patience Angabire, a probation and social welfare officer Nakawa Division, Olivia Eularia, a care leaver, and Madam Susan Ajok, Country Director, Child's i Foundation Uganda.  

In this edition of the legal podcast, we host Jonathan Ochom to discuss the right to food in Uganda.

Covid-19 has greatly affected people's land rights. In this edition of the Legal podcast, we host Jonathan Ochom to discuss the implications of Covid-19 on land rights in Uganda.

Covid-19 has had dire implications on children's rights. In this podcast, we host Jonathan Ochom and Emmanuel Elau to discuss children's rights, how they have been affected by Covid-19 and possible ways of promoting children's rights.

Covid-19 has led to an increase in cases of Domestic violence in Uganda. In this edition of the legal podcast, we host Emmanuel Elau and Herbert Odeke to discuss matters around domestic violence.

Covid-19 has in many ways affected access to justice in Uganda. Very many Ugandans have been left with little or no opportunity to address issues that affect their daily lives. In this edition of the Legal Podcast, Emmanuel Okia hosts Emmanuel Elau and Jonathan Ochom to discuss just how grave the problem is and suggests timely interventions.

Covid-19 has undoubtedly put aspects of human life to a test. Among others, matters concerning human rights violations were reported country wide. In this edition of the legal Podcast, Okia Emmanuel hosts Emmanuel Elau our Lead Attorney and Jonathan Ochom our Team leader to discuss the effect Covud-19 has had on the law and human rights and insights on the way forward.

Access to justice is fundamental in ensuring that peoples rights are protected, Covid-19 has inhibited this right in so many ways. in this Podcast, Kiiza Oscar hosts Lucy Adong and Kennedy Owor to discuss emerging issues around access to justice and how peoples rights can be protected.

Persons with Disabilities in Uganda have equal rights with other people. In this Episode, Kiiza Oscar hosts Lucy Adong and Kennedy Owor  to discuss rights of persons with disabilities among other things

Covid-19 has had dire consequences on land rights in Uganda. Problems such as land grabbing and illegal eveictions took center stage. In this podcast, Kiiza Oscar hosts Lucy Adong and Kennedy Owor to discuss the effect of Covid-19 on land rights.

Covid-19 has affected people lives in so many ways, one such effect has been on employment. Many people have either lost jobs or had to deal with injustices at employment directly linked to Covid-19. In this Podcast, Kiiza Oscar hosts Lucy Adong and Kennedy Owor to discuss just how grave the problem is and the way forward.

Children have been greatly affected by Covid-19, in this podcast, Kiiza Oscar hosts Kennedy Owor and Lucy Adong to discuss children's rights, emerging issues during the covid-19 period and the way forward in ensuring that children are protected.

Covid-19 has seen a drastic rise in domestic Violence cases all over Uganda. In this Luo Podcast, Our host Kiiza Oscar hosts Kennedy Owor and Lucy Adong to discuss the forms of domestic, how it manifests and the way forward among other things. 

COVID-19 and its related impacts on the community has altered our daily lives. These affected the mot vulnerable persons in the community like the children. In efforts to reduce the spread, measures like closure of schools, and institutions were adopted by the Government and this affect the children. In this episode of The Legal Podcast, we host Annet Nabuuma (Probation & Social Welfare Officer - Mpigi District), George Mugoma (Community Volunteer on Children's Welfare) and Evelyne Nanteza (Child i Foundation's Project Manager) to discuss what measures are being taken to keep the children in Uganda safe during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Mailo land tenure has been a subject of intense debate over the years and it remains the most legislated land holding system in Uganda. In this edition of 'The Legal Podcast', we host John Mwebe, a land rights activist and in his own words, 'a proud Muganda' to trace the origins of this land tenure and analyse some of contemporary debates about it.

Covid 19, not only shook the world, but put many people out of their comfort. It has brought a new wave of challenges, and through them, people are coming out stronger, and unfortunately in some cases worse-off, here in Uganda and world over. In this Podcast, we host Mr. Osire Maurice Tukei a psychologist and founder Psycare Uganda to discuss mental health, how it manifests, how to avoid it in the first place. We are also joined by Mr. Emmanuel Elau, a Lawyer and co-founder Legal Hub Uganda. Enjoy the show. 

Dealing with land has always been complicated in Uganda and world over. In this podcast, we host Counsel Stella Rose Akutui to discuss land security during lockdowns and some pertinent issues that arise in land transactions and possible ways to prevent the occurrence of land disputes in the first place.

this podcast is a re-tro

It is common to hear different types of punishments that courts give to wrong doers in our society today. In this episode, we explore why punishments are relevant and the different types that courts have imposed on wrong doers over the years. Listen and get an understanding of punishments.

Uganda's court system is based on English common law and customary law. The system comprises of courts of Judicature, Magistrate courts, Local Council Courts and other quasi judicial organs.

In this edition of 'The Legal Podcast', Adv Emmanuel Elau delves into this system in greater detail hierarchically....

Contracts are an essential part of building and strengthening relationships especially in the business world. For whatever reason, be it employment or commerce, it is critical for actors to have written contracts. But what make contracts valid? 

In this edition of 'The Legal Podcast', we host Adv Emmanuel Elau, the co-founder and Lead Attorney of Legal Hub Uganda to explore the significance of valid contracts.

In Uganda, the law establishes a number of systems under which land can be held. one such system is the leasehold system. increasingly, Ugandan citizens who hold land under the leasehold system are converting their interests to freehold. In this episode, we discuss the conditions to be met and the procedure of converting your land from leasehold to freehold.

75% of land cases handled by the High Court of Uganda are directly related to fraud. It is safe to say that the figure is not representative of all land fraud matters as others are never reported because some victims resign to there fate. In this episode, we talk about land fraud, how it manifests, potential victims of land fraud, due diligence and other things geared towards ensuring that you do not become a victim of land fraud.    

Most cohabiting couples in Uganda believe that living together, especially for a long time grants them the same rights as legally married couples. In this podcast, we host Ms Rebecca Atayo, a family and property rights lawyer from LANDnet Uganda to share her insights in light of a recent High Court decision  which established the existence of a marriage by conduct ("constructive marriage") in a land dispute involving an unmarried couple that had lived together since 1970.

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