KAMPALA — The Rotary Club suspension case Uganda will return to the High Court on July 7, 2026, when judges deliver a ruling on a petition filed by five suspended members of the Kampala Ssese Rotary Club challenging the legality of disciplinary action taken against them.
The petitioners — Nelson Turyatemba, Ronald Samuel Wanda, Gladys Edwards Namala, John Martin Sekwe and Byamukama Robert — were suspended through a February 14, 2026, letter issued by the club’s disciplinary committee secretary.
In submissions before court, their lawyer, Kakuru Tumusiime, argued that the suspensions were imposed without according the members a fair hearing, contrary to established principles of justice and fair procedure.
The Rotary Club suspension case Uganda has attracted attention beyond the club itself, with legal observers noting that the outcome could influence how private associations, professional bodies and social organizations handle disciplinary proceedings involving members. Questions surrounding due process, transparency and the right to be heard have increasingly become subjects of litigation in Uganda’s courts, particularly where organizational decisions affect an individual’s reputation or participation in public activities.
Tumusiime told court that his clients were never given an opportunity to defend themselves before the disciplinary action was taken, and asked the court to order their immediate reinstatement.
The lawyer further argued that even private associations and social clubs are required to follow fair and transparent disciplinary procedures when handling disputes involving members.
Counsel representing the club opposed the application and defended the disciplinary process, insisting that the committee acted within the club’s rules and mandate.
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The matter has since sparked discussion among members of civic and professional organizations over accountability, transparency and member rights within private clubs.
The court’s decision, expected next month, is likely to provide guidance on how internal disciplinary processes in private associations should be conducted under the law.
written by @enock katamba
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