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Cavendish University Uganda triumphed at the 12th annual Inter-University Constitutional Moot Court Law Competition, held in Kampala on 28th – 29th August 2025. Out of 14 institutions, our exceptional law students outshone the competition with an outstanding performance, cementing CUU’s reputation as a rising leader in legal education.
The Cavendish team—comprising Ms. Linda Mirembe and Mr. Adrian Masolo—secured a remarkable 80.6%, defeating Bishop Stuart University (Mbarara), who scored 74% Monitor. Their compelling mastery of constitutional law, exceptional courtroom presence, and analytical rigour impressed a distinguished panel of legal luminaries presiding over the final.
Ms. Mirembe, honoured as the Best Overall Contestant, also clinched the title of Best Oralist—earning a coveted internship opportunity with the Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD). Reflecting on the victory, she remarked:
“This victory means everything to us as a team that walked into this competition knowing we carried our university’s hopes. To emerge champions—and also be recognized as best oralist—is a dream come true. This mooting teaches us not just to argue but to think critically about how the law protects people in real life”
Mr. Masolo added:
“This is proof that with preparation and teamwork, we can stand before judges of the highest courts and make our case convincingly. It’s something that will stay with me in my career.”
Moot court coach, Adv. Godfrey Ayeranga
This year’s moot problem tackled deeply impactful themes around the right to health and reproductive rights. Participants were tasked with arguing a constitutional petition by a rape survivor who was denied emergency abortion care and subsequently dismissed from university due to her pregnancy. The teams explored whether the State should regulate private hospitals that refuse treatment on religious grounds, and whether a pregnant student’s expulsion constitutes discrimination under Uganda’s Constitution and international human rights law.
Supreme Court Judge Mike Chibita, who chaired the finals, commended the maturity and clarity in the submissions, noting the effective integration of constitutional principles with international human rights frameworks. He encouraged students to know their cases intimately—both on paper and in court—to effectively respond to judges’ questions.
Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire of the Court of Appeal offered practical courtroom advice: “Be audible, command the audience, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the Bench, breathe in and out—judges are human too”.
Other distinguished judges on the panel included High Court Justices Aidah Nakiganda and Duncan Gaswaga, and Court of Appeal Justice Eva Luswata.
To CUU, this landmark reflects our students’ readiness to lead, interpret, and defend constitutional rights with intelligence, eloquence, and integrity. Heartfelt congratulations to Linda, Adrian, and our entire Faculty of Law on this inspiring achievement.
Organised annually by CEHURD, this competition brings together law students from across Uganda to debate and present on pressing constitutional issues. It fosters critical thinking, legal research, ethical advocacy, and courtroom poise—preparing tomorrow’s lawyers to serve impartially and passionately.
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