Dr. Pamela Tibihikirra-Kalyegira is the new Director of the Law Development Centre (LDC).
This is according to a statement released by Hon Justice Paul Kahaibale Mugamba (Rtd), the Chairperson LDC Management Committee.
“I’m thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr Pamela Tibihikirra-Kalyegira as director Law Development Centre (LDC),” said Justice Mugamba on Tuesday.
She succeeds Frank Nigel Othembi, whose tenure as director ended in April 2024 after 12 years of committed and impeccable service.
“We appreciate Othembi’s contribution to the growth and development of LDC and wish him well in the pursuit of his professional career,” added Justice Mugamba.
He said Dr Tibihikirra’s proven leadership and transformative approach will undoubtedly steer the Law Development Centre toward greater success in legal education.
“We have full confidence in her ability to drive innovation and expand our vision and mission,” he pointed out.
She brings to LDC a wealth of experience in legal education, training and administrative justice. She served in various capacities for example; Dean of 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, a 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 Judicial Science (SJD) from Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, USA where she studied as a Fulbright Scholar.
She worked in the field of public international law with organisations in West and South Africa prior to embarking on an academic career. Dr Tibihikirra 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. I wish her success in her new appointment,” added Justice Mugamba.