Administrator and Scholar: Autobiography of David J. Bakibinga

David J. Bakibinga

Jun 2022 · Notion Press

About this ebook

The autobiography deals with my early life, from birth up to my first graduation from Makerere University, followed by coverage on my grandparents and parents. This is followed by a broad review of my experience abroad, covering 13 years in the United Kingdom and Nigeria in the capacities of a student, lecturer, author and administrator. The next chapter deals with the period after my return to Uganda, principally settling down, teaching at Makerere University, serving as Secretary of the Uganda Law Society and working as Commissioner at the Uganda Revenue Authority. The following chapter focuses largely on my administrative roles at Makerere University. The next chapter is basically a synopsis of my published books. This is followed by an account of my work with Busoga Diocese and the Uganda National Academy of Sciences. Finally is a brief on my immediate family.

About the author

David Justin Bakibinga is an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Uganda, Professor of Commercial Law, Makerere University, Uganda since 1998, Fellow, respectively of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences, African Academy of Sciences, and the World Academy of Sciences. He is the author of numerous books and scholarly articles, including Law of Contract in Uganda, Equity and Trusts, Revenue Law in Uganda, Intellectual Property Law in East Africa, and Company Law in East Africa. Professor Bakibinga is a former Dean of the Faculty of Law, Director, School of Graduate Studies and Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Finance and Administration), Makerere University, Uganda. He is currently the Secretary-General of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences and a member of the Presidential Awards Committee.