Samson William Wako Wambuzi

Background

Wambuzi, Samson William Wako was born on January 23, 1931 in Uganda. Son of Erukana and Miriam (Naigaga) Kakungulu Wako.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University London, 1958. Barrister at law, Lincoln's Inn, London, 1959. Bachelor of Laws (honorary), University Hull, England, 1960.

Career

With department of public prosecutions Government of Uganda, 1960-1961, crown prosecutor, 1961-1962, crown counsel, 1962-1963, senior parliamentary counsel, 1963-1964, 1st parliamentary counsel, 1964-1969. Judge High Court Uganda, 1969-1972, acting chief justice, 1972-1973, chief justice, 1973-1975, 79-80, 86—. President Court Appeal for East Africa.

Judge of appeal Court of Appeal, Kenya, 1977-1979. President Court of Appeal Uganda, 1986. Legal consultant Sebalu & Lule, Kampala, Uganda, 1981-1986.

Secretary De Lestang Commission, 1966. Chairman Uganda Armed Forces Pensions & Gratuities Appeals Board, 1968-1969, Uganda Armed Forces Pensions Assessment Board, since 1970, Law Council, 1972. External examiner criminal procedure, civil procedure and evidence Makerere University, Kampala, 1971-1975, 80—.

Member Common Market Tribunal, East African Community, 1972.

Achievements

• Samson William Wako Wambuzi has been listed as a noteworthy chief justice Uganda by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member board governors Busoga College, Mwiri, Uganda. Patron Busoga College Mwiri Old Boys Association, 1986.

Connections

Married Gladys Bulyaba Nsibirwa, January 7, 1956. Children: Phillip William Wako, Samson Enoka Wambuzi, Veronica Gladys Naigaga Hansa, Miriam Sarah Musekwa.

Father:

Erukana Wako

Mother:

Miriam (Naigaga) Kakungulu Wako

Spouse:

Gladys Bulyaba Nsibirwa

child:

Samson Enoka Wambuzi

child:

Miriam Sarah Musekwa Wambuzi

child:

Veronica Gladys Naigaga Hansa Wambuzi

child:

Phillip William Wako Wambuzi