Onyango & Co.Advocates

28/01/2025

Today, we observe the Data Privacy Day.

Alongside our Handbook launched last year, our Associate Joel Peter Namugera shares "Essential insights on data privacy and protection".

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20/01/2025

Compliance Alert: 📢

All accountable persons are required to file their Annual Compliance Reports with the Financial Intelligence Authority by 31st January.

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03/12/2024

| We are happy to introduce you to our Data Protection and Privacy Handbook. This detailed guide is the first of its kind and is designed to assist you in effectively navigating Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Laws.

Download your copy here: https://bit.ly/3ZxcJ2f

28/11/2024

| We are happy to have been listed as a Notable Firm under the Financial and Corporate practice by IFLR1000 2024

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12/11/2024

"To qualify for registration, the design must be original or new, with substantial differences between the new design and any existing designs applied to similar articles."

Read more about registration and infringement of an industrial design in Uganda➡️ https://bit.ly/4ev0qaO

Learn about industrial design registration in Uganda, including protection requirements and infringement cases.

17/10/2024

"The existence of a bilateral agreement between Uganda and Saudi Arabia or a contract between a licensed recruitment agency and a foreign counterpart does not absolve the recruitment agency of its responsibilities."

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23/09/2024

On 15th July, 2024, the President of the Republic of Uganda assented to the NGO Amendment Act 2024.

We have prepared a brief, addressing essential questions and highlighting the critical aspects of this amendment. Preparations are underway for the Bureau to transition to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Preparations are underway for the Bureau to transition to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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https://bit.ly/3zFqXUq

21/08/2024

Do customer lists amount to trade secrets?

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A commentary of the judgement of the High Court of Uganda in Translink Ltd v Chemi & Cotex Industries Ltd, Tanzania (CCIL) & 2 Others Civil Suit No. 0100 of 2019 before Hon. Lady Justice Suzan Abinyo.

19/08/2024

The absence of an exporter's signature on a certificate of origin renders it invalid and disqualifies the importer from receiving COMESA preferential tariff treatment.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/46OPh2x

In the case of Kuku Foods Uganda Ltd v. Uganda Revenue Authority (Civil Suit No. 0036 of 2021)...

18/07/2024

On 12th January 2024, the High Court of Uganda delivered a judgment on ATM fraud, detailing how it occurs and the responsibilities of banks and customers in preventing it.

Our Associate Joel Peter Namugera breaks down this important decision.

Read more here: https://shorturl.at/3JSJS

16/07/2024

The President of the Republic of Uganda has signed 19 bills into law.

11/07/2024

The High Court of Uganda recently held that a mortgage created over a kibanja land without the landlord's consent is invalid and unenforceable in law.

The court reiterated that a director must grant a company powers of attorney before it can use the director’s property as security for a loan. Failure to comply with this requirement will render the mortgage invalid.