Rubby Opio Aweri
Rubby Opio Aweri | |
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| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) Dokolo District,Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) (Master of Laws) Law Development Centre ( Diploma in Legal Practice) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, judge |
| Years active | 1982—present |
| Known for | Law |
| Title | Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda |
Rubby Opio Aweri, also Rubby Aweri Opio is a Ugandan lawyer and judge, who has served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, since September 2015.[1] In August 2017, the Judiciary named him as the new Chief Inspector of Courts on a three-year term[2]
Background and education
He was born in Dokolo District circa 1953,[3] the son of the late Samwiri Opio Aweri.[4]
He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere University, in Kampala, the largest city and capital of Uganda. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, also in Kampala. His Master of Laws was also obtained from Makerere University.[3]
Career
His career started in 1982, as a legal assistant in Soroti District. In 1983, Opio Aweri was appointed a Grade One magistrate. He gradually rose through the ranks and in 1998, was appointed a judge of the High Court.[5] In 2014, he was promoted to the Uganda Court of Appeal. In September 2015, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of Uganda.[3][5] In August 2017, the Judiciary named him as the new Chief Inspector of Courts on a three-year term.[2]
Other considerations
Justice Rubby Opio Aweri is married.[3]
See also
References
- ^ JOUG (8 September 2015). "New Justices Appointed to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal". Kampala: Judiciary of Uganda (JOUG). Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Hon. Justice Aweri Appointed New Chief Inspector of Courts". judiciary.go.ug.
- ^ a b c d Wesaka, Anthony (7 March 2016). "Who is who of the justices to hear the presidential poll petition". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ Okino, Patrick (19 April 2009). "Lango NRM supporter laid to rest". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ a b Isaac Prince Mulindwa (21 March 2016). "The Judges of the Supreme Court of Uganda - Their Career Side". Kampala: Medium.com. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
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