Dr. Pamela Tibihikirra-Kalyegira has been appointed as Director, Law Development Centre (LDC). Her appointment was confirmed by Justice Paul Mugamba, the Chairperson of the LDC Management Committee.
She replaces Frank Nigel Othembi, whose tenure as director ended in April 2024 after 12 years of committed and impeccable service.
“We appreciate Mr. Othembi’s contribution to the growth and development of LDC and wish him well in the pursuit of his professional career,” Justice Mugamba said.
He said Dr. Tibihikirra’s proven leadership and transformative approach will undoubtedly steer the Law Development Centre towards greater success in legal education. We have full confidence in her ability to drive innovation and expand our vision and mission.
She brings to LDC a wealth of experience in legal education, training and the administration of justice. She served in various capacities, for example, as Dean of the Faculty of Law at Uganda Christian University, Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at the National Council for Higher Education and most recently, Chairperson of the Uganda Law Reform Commission.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Makerere University, Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, a Master of Laws in Public International Law (Merit) from the London School of Economics and a Doctorate in Juridical Science (SJD) from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, where she studied as a Fulbright Scholar.
She was enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda in 1999 and she has practiced commearcial law in Uganda. She is the recipient of the Best Female Academician Lawyer, Women in Law Awards, Uganda Law Society, 2016.
She is part of the LDC family, having served as a member of the LDC Management Committee from 2010 to 2016.
Dr. Pamela Tibihikirra-Kalyegira has been appointed as Director, Law Development Centre (LDC). Her appointment was confirmed by Justice Paul Mugamba, the Chairperson of the LDC Management Committee.
She replaces Frank Nigel Othembi, whose tenure as director ended in April 2024 after 12 years of committed and impeccable service.
“We appreciate Mr. Othembi’s contribution to the growth and development of LDC and wish him well in the pursuit of his professional career,” Justice Mugamba said.
He said Dr. Tibihikirra’s proven leadership and transformative approach will undoubtedly steer the Law Development Centre towards greater success in legal education. We have full confidence in her ability to drive innovation and expand our vision and mission.
She brings to LDC a wealth of experience in legal education, training and the administration of justice. She served in various capacities, for example, as Dean of the Faculty of Law at Uganda Christian University, Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at the National Council for Higher Education and most recently, Chairperson of the Uganda Law Reform Commission.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Makerere University, Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, a Master of Laws in Public International Law (Merit) from the London School of Economics and a Doctorate in Juridical Science (SJD) from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, where she studied as a Fulbright Scholar.
She was enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda in 1999 and she has practiced commearcial law in Uganda. She is the recipient of the Best Female Academician Lawyer, Women in Law Awards, Uganda Law Society, 2016.
She is part of the LDC family, having served as a member of the LDC Management Committee from 2010 to 2016.
