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"This piece was written as commentary. It was a hypothetical analysis"
"I listen to music, I like to watch movies, but I don’t get time to watch them. I would like to read a god book but certainly have no time. I like human interest and stories about a family, a person and motivational books."
"This is part of the run-up to the presidential and parliamentary elections of next year. Government is trying to muzzle certain critical journalists"
"Mugenyi has never tried to depict her experience as a young female judge as easy."
"What I have observed is doing investigations and making recommendations that are not implemented because of the wishes of some political leaders. But as lawyers we are trained to accept losing some and wining some cases."
"Throughout her career, Justice Mugenyi has been able to demonstrate leadership skills; She has a strong results-oriented work ethos; exemplary integrity professionalism and accountability; An excellent communicator with interpersonal skills, and a formidable team player."
"Mugenyi’s story is a story of perseverance and determination to get the job done. While she has had to face opposition from men and women who did not see her as deserving of her promotions, she has gone out of her way to support and uplift current and future female leaders through her presence at numerous conferences and webinars on women leaders in law."
"I know what people want to see is us going after the so called big-fish; that is when they realize that you are doing work, but a lot of work being done by the inspectorate quietly but effectively."
"Her advice to women in legal leadership is to develop a healthy work ethic and to create a positive personal brand— you must be known for having integrity and producing results."
"This is what happens exactly when they come, they get excited about the pound and then they want to work much more than the terms they came on, so that's what she wants."
"Lydia Mugambe used her position to exploit a vulnerable young woman, controlling her freedom and making her work without payment."
"Justice Mugenyi urges women leaders to show up, be present, and be visible."
"I wasn’t thinking about marrying Raymond or anybody else because I had things on my mind that I wanted to do."
"When I entered Penn’s School of Education in September 1915, I was convinced I had the ability to succeed."
"Because of my inability to write, things became very difficult for me and I was very apprehensive at how this would all end."
"I felt quite miserable at the beginning of my university tenure but my aunt, Idah Okunga, with her husband helped me a great deal."
"I knew well that the only way I could get that door open was to knock it down; because I knocked all of them down. Don't let anything stop you"
"I want to shift from deal making to mind shifting."
"If I would tell you my medical history, you would agree with me that I was destined to live for some years."
"I went to law school and I enjoyed law school. However, I was met with many obstacles, but I was strong enough then not to let them worry me. And I also realized that on the campus…I had become really a pet."
"I never exploited [the woman] in Uganda, why would I exploit her in the UK?"
"She doesn't want to go, who wants to go back to Africa when she can work?"
"When asked if she had ever agreed with others to "intimidate [the woman] to stop her giving evidence" during the trial, she replied: "No, I would never do that.""
"Primah has handled cases involving patients, illegal detentions in health facilities, access to emergency obstetric care, access to free vital medicines, and has led teams to mediate cases between investors and communities to ensure human rights of residents are not sacrificed."
"When the police first came to me, I made some misrepresentations, having been asked if she had lied by Caroline Haughey KC, prosecuting."
"Primah represents women suffering violence and abuse."
"I think I have discovered that I can stir the institution into the right direction. There are very many cases we have worked on successfully, I cannot enumerate."
"I got to meet and learn from world leaders in politics, business and civil society. Their feedback and input still motivates me to continue the work I’m doing around economic development on the continent."
"Our interest in better race relations had naturally come as a result of our experiences and our desire to see that this doesn’t continue to happen"
"For me, I'm a judge, I'm OK but if you didn't have much to do... she would want to stay."
"Legal reform is intertwined with inclusive and sustainable development."
"Work hard and prepare perfectly for every case and devote yourself to further causes which advance improvement of all phases of the human condition and spirit."
"Also note that my time at university was the most challenging in my entire academic life."
"She is the model of determination and icon for anyone who is or feels like an ‘outsider’"
"Miss Cave had humble legal aspirations and sought only to provide counsel should she be allowed to pursue a legal career. She did not aspire to the Bench."
"Things look more hopeful now than ever."
"I am aware that my application is most unusual and no doubt without precedent, but trust that the Masters of the bench will give it their serious consideration and I should, in the event of a favourable reply, be pleased to conform to any special rules they may think fit to impose."
"Cave challenged the male exclusivity of the legal profession."
"My first assignment is to see that all the complaints that have been failed are heard and judgments made"
"We had not responded to them since our judgement but the same is in black and white and as judges, I think we did our job"
"Ms. Cheptoris who previously worked in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs General’s office as a State Attorney to ensure the backlog of complaints that had been filed are fast-tracked to be heard and disposed of."
"Eliza Orme had argued more generally in the 1890s that it was necessary to break down conventional barriers, allowing “each individual to do what natural talent prompts rather than what social status demands”"
"Perhaps I should have been more persistent."
"The judgement is in black and white and those who are aggrieved with it should appeal before the Supreme Court."
"We have received a lot of community backlash for the annulment of the anti-gay law."
"Adoch believes political will checks impunity and lawlessness."
"It is truly inspiring to see such an influential leader be involved with and active in advocating for global causes."
"Eliza Orme’s Ambitions fills out earlier scant accounts of this intriguing life, while speculating about why it has been overlooked."
"Interviewer: What was your experience completing your Doctorate at Makerere University while teaching? Caroline Adoch: It's been a challenge though, considering the student numbers that we teach and the scripts for marking. Creating a balance between teaching and studying calls for commitment."
"Interviewer: Why did you decide to study rape? Caroline Adoch: It is my conviction that rape is a big issue for women and girls. The fear of rape defines so many parameters of the lives of women and girls."