"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."

"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."

"Justice Mugenyi urges women leaders to show up, be present, and be visible."

"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."

"Mugenyi has never tried to depict her experience as a young female judge as easy."

"This piece was written as commentary. It was a hypothetical analysis"

"This is part of the run-up to the presidential and parliamentary elections of next year. Government is trying to muzzle certain critical journalists"

"I am not religious. I believe in God, I draw my strength from God, I belong to a church and prayer group, I do my devotions every day, I take time off to read the word of God and to pray and I believe I get guidance from God."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Also note that my time at university was the most challenging in my entire academic life."

"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 realized that all I'd learned about international law and business was knowledge I could use to contribute where MY heart was--not in a law practice, but in an organizational scenario that focuses on the human condition, kindness, betterment and service to others."

"If the renewable energy transition is to come forth in such a timely manner, it must have an equally compelling incentive structure. This is the work we are trying to accomplish through the many policy discussions we are having as Parliament of Uganda, both at an internal level and in the global partnerships we make."

"She also observes that the shift to cleaner energy is not seen as economically beneficial, especially because it doesn’t capitalize on Uganda’s natural resources, which reduces the motivation for change."

"Hon. Shartsi Musherure points out that many people in Uganda are not fully aware of the serious consequences of increasing global warming."

"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."

"I want to shift from deal making to mind shifting."

"Legal reform is intertwined with inclusive and sustainable development."

"Adoch believes political will checks impunity and lawlessness."

"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."

"My first assignment is to see that all the complaints that have been failed are heard and judgments made"

"There is something in me that stirred whenever there was injustice"

"For Asiimwe, giving in Africa has been a culture that will never fade off. From the time of our forefathers who carried a calabash full of local brew to visit their friends, to our mothers who made us carry baskets of food while visiting relatives, we have learned that a hand that giveth is the same hand that receiveth."

"The area we have chosen is giving, but giving is so multifaceted. Because as the conversation has to change among Africans, it also has to change in the West."

"Count means that every giving counts, you don’t have to be a billionaire, everything you give counts."

"One of the things that have happened over the last decade or so with social media is that it has democratized storytelling, because we used to have one medium i.e. the press, but now anyone can tell a story."

"Insiders say that integrity and strong legal background enabled Akol to serve on the otherwise very tempting CC with excellence and distinction."

"Doris Akol is no doubt a powerful corporate leader."

"Interviewer: Do you have any advice for the girl child and the Makerere University? Caroline Adoch: To the University, I wish to say, at 100 years we shouldn’t be talking about ‘firsts’ in terms of opportunities."

"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."

"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."

"Africa is the world’s youngest continent, and its talents and resources are huge."

"At the same time, there is a strong need for greater investment in science-policy interfaces, to better anticipate droughts and other environmental disasters by applying the best available scientific tools and adaptation measures."

"The potential is evident on multiple other issues as well: an Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa brings together countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe, to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy across the continent and driving green industrialization."

"The continent is poised to demonstrate that through unity and coordinated action, it can lead the world towards a more just and sustainable future."

"Some of the creeping impacts of this triple crisis are possibly the most debilitating: Africa is the most severely impacted region by desertification and land degradation, with approximately 45% of its land area affected."

"Ugandans should be hopeful. Life is about being hopeful. That skepticism and noise is not good"

"My polling agents from Bugema, Nakaloke, and Bukasakya and Bungokho-Mutoto sub counties were beaten by the supporters of Nakayenze and my declaration forms destroyed. I can’t accept the results and we are going to Courts of Law to challenge this because I believe that I won the race but the Electoral Commission declared a wrong person"

"If you hear people like Buganda speaking with a loud voice, it is not because they are tribal. It is because this is at their door step"

"Turn yourself into a pro by recommitting daily to your lifelong goals and aspirations. Act towards your vision not later or tomorrow but now."

"From the information I’m gathering from so many corners, many people don’t want the constitution to be amended to lift the age limit but at the same time I think Mr Museveni,who is the cheif beneficiary of this project wants the age limit lifted"

"We shall mobilize the electorate to recall any councilor who brings confusion in the district of consel"

"Today, the climate has changed a lot, and we can no longer depend on agriculture for a better future. It’s interesting to see rest of the world investing in other sectors like services and industrialization while Uganda remains glued on agriculture for economic transformation"