The Judiciary says all is set for the commemoration of the Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial day due to take place on Monday the 27th of September next week.
The day is officially marked every 21st of September when the first chief Justice of Uganda disappeared and was not seen again
Ben Kiwanuka who was the chief justice then was dragged from his Chambers at the High Court in Kampala on 21st September 1972 and assassinated by soldiers of the then President of Uganda Idi Amin .
Addressing the media on Friday at the High court Headquarters in Kampala, Chief Registrar Sarah Langa Siu said that the day is held to commemorate the chief justice's respect for the rule of law and observance of the Human Rights which he paid for with his life.
Justice Langa added that the day will be commemorated with the launch of a Book entitled 'Administration and Justice through out the years" written by former Chief Justice Samuel Wako Wambuzi, who succeed the late Kiwanuka.
The Ben Kiwanuka life Achievement Awards will also be given out to recognize members of the judiciary for their role in fostering the rule of law.
A monument for Kiwanuka will also be unveiled at the High Court Headquarters in Kampala during the memorial.
The vice president Robinah Nabbanja will be the chief Guest.
The celebration will be held scientifically, with a few guests invited to attend personally in adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures to combat the spread of COVID -19.
This year marks 49 years since the death of Kiwanuka.
