Re: James Kaggwa (An Infant) (Family Cause No. 115 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 79 (18 September 2009)

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}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid5919750\charrsid1992658 P AND}{ \b\f0\fs24\insrsid5852065\charrsid1992658 CAR}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid5919750\charrsid1992658 EY HELSEP OF THE SAID INFANT. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid5919750\charrsid1992658 BEFORE: HON LADY JUSTICE MARGARET C. OGULI OUMO \par RULING: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1992658 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5919750\charrsid1992658 The applicant brings this application by notice of motion under Article 139 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ugand}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10032628\charrsid1992658 a}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4551124\charrsid1992658 1995, sections 2,3,4,5 and 6 and}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4551124\charrsid1992658 first schedule to}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 the Children Act Cap 59; sections 14}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid6387171\charrsid1992658 , 33}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 and 39 of the Judicature Act cap 13 and section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4551124\charrsid1992658 Cap 59 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 and }{\caps\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 o}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 rders 52 r 1 and 3 of the Civil Procedure Rules, S1}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4551124\charrsid1992658 . }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 71-1, in which the applicants are seeking for the following orders:- \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 That the honorab}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4551124\charrsid1992658 le Court be pleased to appoint them as}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 legal guardian}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4551124\charrsid1992658 s}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 in respect of}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4551124\charrsid1992658 the infant, James Kagwa}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 . \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}That the costs of the application be borne by the applicants. \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 The application is suppor ted by the affidavits of the applicants dated 16}{\f0\fs24\super\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 th}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4551124\charrsid1992658 July,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 2009. \par The grounds of the application are:- \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 \hich\af174\dbch\af0\loch\f174 (i)\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 That the applicants have been nurturing and catering for the infant child under the supervision of a Social Welfare Officer. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 \hich\af174\dbch\af0\loch\f174 (ii)\tab}That the child\rquote s parents are dead and there is no }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid6387171\charrsid1992658 relative to take care of the infant child.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 \hich\af174\dbch\af0\loch\f174 (iii)\tab}That the applicants are possessed with }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6387171\charrsid1992658 the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 willingness and capacity to look after the infant child. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 \hich\af174\dbch\af0\loch\f174 (iv)\tab}That it is in the best interest}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6387171\charrsid1992658 of the infant child}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 and}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6387171\charrsid1992658 his}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 welfare that the order be made. \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 At the hearing of the application, the applicants were represented by }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6387171\charrsid1992658 Mr. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 Sebu}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 ta }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 H}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 am}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 za}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 . \par The High court has unlimited original jurisdiction in all matters. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 See: Article 139(}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 1}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 ) of the }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 constitution of Uganda}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid1983215\charrsid1992658 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 See :}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid6387171\charrsid1992658 Section}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 14 of the Judicature }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3957323\charrsid1992658 Act,}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 Cap 13. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 In the exercise of that jurisdiction, the High court has powers to grant remedies absolutely or on such terms as it considers fit. \par Under section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act, the High Court has inherent powers to grant such remedies as are necessary in the interests of justice and to prevent the abuse of court process. \par A child has been defined as }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 a}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3634075\charrsid1992658 ny person below 18 years of age. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 See: Section 2 of the Children Act. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 The i}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 nfant here is about 3 years old}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 and therefore a child within the meaning of the Act. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 Issue no. 1 \endash }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 W}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 hether the application is for the welfare of the child and in his best interest? \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 In making any decision concerning a child, }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 his or her welfare is}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 of paramount importance. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 See: Section 3 and Para}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 graph 1(b) of the First Schedule}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 to the }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 Children}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 Act. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 Counsel for the applicant, Mr. Se}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10903962\charrsid1992658 b}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11368612\charrsid1992658 uta submitted that the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 infant\rquote s}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid11368612\charrsid1992658 parents are }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 dead and copies of their Death C}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11368612\charrsid1992658 ertificates are attached as Annexture}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 s}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8017464 \lquote }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 E}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11368612\charrsid1992658 \rquote and \lquote }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 F}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11368612\charrsid1992658 \rquote . That the surviving }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2117301\charrsid1992658 relative of the infant, a grandmother is}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11368612\charrsid1992658 elderly, with no source of income \endash }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7156899\charrsid1992658 A copy}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid11368612\charrsid1992658 of he}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7156899\charrsid1992658 r consent to the application is}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11368612\charrsid1992658 attac}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7156899\charrsid1992658 hed hereto to the Application on the court}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 file}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9776242\charrsid1992658 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8987932\charrsid1992658 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7156899\charrsid1992658 Mr. Sebu}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9776242\charrsid1992658 ta}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7156899\charrsid1992658 , counsel for the applicants}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 contended that the applicants have been meeting all the infant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7156899\charrsid1992658 \rquote s}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 expenses for a period of over }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7156899\charrsid1992658 1}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 \'bd }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7156899\charrsid1992658 years involving his upkeep and}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 medical bills.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9776242\charrsid1992658 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 Counsel for the applicants submitted that}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14236266\charrsid1992658 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 initially the child was staying with the grandmother but for at least 2 years, he has been staying at an o}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14236266\charrsid1992658 rphanage at Kabowa known as A. F. A. A}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14236266\charrsid1992658 O}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 rphanage, whose Director was in court and the applicants heard of the infant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14236266\charrsid1992658 \rquote }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 s plight through the Director of the orphanage. That }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14236266\charrsid1992658 it }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 is in the best interest of the child that the application is granted. \par In view of the fact that the child is a total orphan and there is no one willing and able to look after him, court is of the view that the application if granted, will be for the welfare and benefit of the child and in }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14236266\charrsid1992658 his }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 best interests. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 Issue No. 2 \endash }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid14236266\charrsid1992658 W}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 hether the applicants are suitable guardians for the child? \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 The applicants are citizens of the United States of America \endash See copies of th}{\f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 eir passports on the court file- see}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 Annexture \'93A\'94}{\f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 on the court file}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 . \par The applicants are a married couple. See Annexture \'93}{\f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 B}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 \'94 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 which is a copy of their Marriage C}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 ertificate. The applicants have 3 biological children aged 18, 16 and 3 years of age. The child will therefore not have a problem integrating into the family of the applicants. \par The applicants are employed in }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5852065\charrsid1992658 the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 law firm, }{\f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 Steptoe and }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 Johnson}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 , Attorneys at Law}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 in the USA \endash see }{\f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 a }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 copy of the letter from their employer}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 attached as}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8017464 Annexture \lquote }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 C\rquote }{\f0\fs24\insrsid491327\charrsid1992658 on the court file.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658

\par The }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5852065\charrsid1992658 first applicant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10903962\charrsid1992658 is employed as a L}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 awyer and the second }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid6701818\charrsid1992658 as a }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10903962\charrsid1992658 L}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 ibrarian.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6701818\charrsid1992658 Counsel }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 for the applicants }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6701818\charrsid1992658 argued that the applicants have no history of }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 any drug }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid6701818\charrsid1992658 abuse, }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 alcoholism}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6701818\charrsid1992658 , }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12863399\charrsid1992658 sexual}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 abuse}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid12863399\charrsid1992658 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6701818\charrsid1992658 child }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 abuse or}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6701818\charrsid1992658 any conduct that would render}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 them unfit to be guardians of the infant.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6701818\charrsid1992658 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 The applicants have undergone a Home study in their country and have been re}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 commended as suitable guardians. A}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 copy of the}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 ir}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 Home Study is on }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10903962\charrsid1992658 the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 court file. \par In view of the above, court finds that the applicants are suitable guardians and the application is allowed in the following terms and conditions:- \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 The applicants are appointed guardians of James Kagwa with full parental rights and responsibilities. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}The applicants are directed to register the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 order}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 with the Registrar of Documents, Uganda Registration Services Bureau}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 , Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Kampala}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6055298\charrsid1992658 .

\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid6055298\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}The applicants are directed to register the orders with the United States Embassy in Kampala}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid2843680\charrsid1992658 , and the Ugandan Embassy in Washington. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid2843680\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}The applicants are directed to obtain }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 a }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid2843680\charrsid1992658 Ugandan passport for}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12863399\charrsid1992658 the chil}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 d and renew it from }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid5852065\charrsid1992658 time as}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12863399\charrsid1992658 directed by }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10903962\charrsid1992658 the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12863399\charrsid1992658 law.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid12863399\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12863399\charrsid1992658 The applicants are directed to register the order with the authority, responsible for children in Bridgepost West Virgina, USA and to file a report once every year,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13767166\charrsid1992658 with t}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 he Registrar, Family Division, H}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13767166\charrsid1992658 igh Court}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 of Uganda,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13767166\charrsid1992658 on the state of the welfare of the child until the child is 18 years of age or until directed otherwise.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12863399\charrsid1992658 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid13767166\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13767166\charrsid1992658 The applicants are permitted to travel out of Uganda with the child \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13767166\charrsid1992658 The court makes no order as to costs. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1992658 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13767166\charrsid1992658 Margaret C. Oguli Oumo \par Judge}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13767166 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8017464 18}{\b\f0\fs24\super\insrsid8017464\charrsid8017464 th}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8017464 September 2009.}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8017464\charrsid1992658 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1992658 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 Present \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \fi-360\li1440\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 Sebuta Hamza \endash Counsel for the applicants.}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 Mr. James Heslep-The first applicants}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 Nalongo Nandaula-Court Clerk}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 Nyakwebara Elizabeth-Research Assistant.}{ \f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li1080\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1080\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12658364\charrsid1992658 \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1992658 \f174\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5381635\charrsid1992658 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10710970\charrsid1992658 \par }}