The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere has welcomed the five-year strategic plan unveiled by the Uganda Catholic Lawyers Society.
“I am happy that we are meeting and chatting tonight. I thank God who has given us the opportunity to live and has protected us. The church is always grateful to you for your generosity and professional assistance,” Archbishop Ssemogerere said
“I am happy to join you on this journey of the road of this strategic plan. Count me on this road map. I will be with you with the massive support you need.”
The archbishop was speaking on Friday evening at the launch of the five-year strategic plan by the Catholic Lawyers Society at his residence in Lubaga.
According to Nicholas Ecimu, the president of the Uganda Catholic Lawyers Society, they have set an ambitious five-year plan that he said they will seek to meet in taking the profession forward.
“We would like to set up our own house as medium to long term plan and will house our legal aid clinic and an operational office. It will give us the opportunity to mentor young lawyers and run a legal aid clinic for them,” Ecimu said.
“We know it is going to be hard drive but we believe with the help of God and support of the church we will be able to deliver these targets. We will be working with all dioceses and the Episcopal conference on this journey.”
He said as part of their pillars, they will continue offering pro bono services around the country.
“We recognize there is no access to legal services as there are many people who would want to know or access justice but may not. What we do as Catholic lawyers is use our talent to try and reach out to people through legal aid clinics and pro bono services. We also try to mentor young lawyers as judicial officers and those in private practice.”
