Theme: “Amplify Your Voice, Shape the Future: Empowering Emerging Leaders”Date: September 25, 2025Venue: Avoda Entrepreneurship Institute The Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), in partnership with the French Embassy in Uganda, hosted apowerful one-day Advocacy and Leadership Development Training for final-year students and recentgraduates of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies, Makerere University. This transformative event brought together young change-makers eager to develop the skills,confidence, and clarity needed to lead with impact. This training reaffirms FLI’s commitment to nurturing ethically grounded, courageous, and visionaryleaders. Through partnerships like this, we are shaping a generation ready to amplify youth voices forgender equality and...
Uganda’s First Ever Public Interest Litigation In Uganda
KAS Uganda, in partnership with the FLI, unveiled Uganda’s first-ever Public Interest Litigation (PIL)Compendium. The PIL Compendium presents 24 landmark cases that have shaped Uganda’s legal and constitutionaldevelopment including Charles Onyango Obbo & Andrew Mwenda v Attorney General and theCEHURD v Attorney General cases, which continue to influence freedom of expression and healthrights advocacy respectively. Written in clear, accessible language, the publication is a vital learning tool for lawyers, students, civiceducators, and citizens interested in understanding how justice evolves in practice.
Kids Conclave
On August 28–29, 2025, the Fidelis Leadership-institute (FLI) proudly hosted the Young LeadersConclave – Kids 360 Edition at Alpha-kindergarten and Day Care Center, Naguru Rise. The event brought together more than100 young, bright, and enthusiastic leaders-in-the-making,ages 7 to 20, for two-days of discovery, dialogue, and transformation. From the moment the gatesopened at8:00 AM, the venue buzzed with youthful energy, laughter, and anticipation.Parents,facilitators, and children gathered, ready to embark on a journey of learning, empowerment,and community building . A Celebration of Leadership in Action-the Conclave was not just a program — it was-an experience.Through songs, prayers,storytelling, debates, art, and dialogue,children were...
Reflecting on an Extraordinary 2025
Gratitude and Hope for 2026 As we close the chapter on 2025, I find myself filled with profound gratitude for the incredible journey we’ve shared at the Fidelis Leadership Institute. To our dear well-wishers, whose encouragement, messages, and quiet belief in our mission have been a constant source of inspiration — thank you. Your kind words and unwavering support remind us why we do what we do. To our partners, the organizations and individuals who have collaborated with us, trusted us with meaningful projects, and co-created impact — thank you. Your commitment to leadership excellence has amplified our reach and...
Transforming Uganda’s Civil Society: Inside the 2025 Governance & Accountability Leadership Training
Uganda’s civil society sector stands at a pivotal moment demanding stronger governance systems, ethical leadership, and transparent operations. In response to this need, the Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI), with support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), convened a transformative two-day Governance and Accountability Training for Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Leaders on 23rd–24th October 2025. The training brought together 226 leaders 88 in-person and 138 online—representing 62 organizations across governance, health, education, youth empowerment, gender justice, and disability inclusion. What emerged was not merely a workshop, but a powerful leadership awakening anchored in FLI’s core values of Faithfulness, Availability, and Teachability...
The Digital Tide and Shifting Sands: Commercial Transactions in Uganda’s Future.
Uganda’s economy stands at a momentous crossroads, where the traditional handshake deal is fast yielding to the digital click. The future of commercial transactions isn’t just about simple buying and selling; it’s a high-stakes evolution driven by mobile phones, impending oil wealth, and critical regulatory catch-up. Businesses and legal minds must master this new game, or risk being left holding the bag as the economy surges forward. The most profound shift shaping the future of commerce is the digital transformation. With internet and mobile penetration continually expanding, commercial transactions are increasingly migrating to electronic platforms, creating a fertile ground for...
The 1995 Constitution at 30: A Call to Uphold Its Living Promise.
The air around us thrums with a heavy significance. This year, the 1995 Constitution of Uganda comes of age, marking its 30th anniversary. It stands not merely as a document of law, but as a towering monument to a collective dream a social contract born from the ashes of political upheaval and forged in the crucible of broad public participation. It was, in its infancy, a bright and shining star, promising to steer our nation away from the dark waters of tyranny and toward the safe harbour of democratic governance, with the sovereignty of the people serving as its bedrock....
Court Ruling Reinforces Importance of Ethical Business Conduct: Aya Investment Ordered to Pay UGX 1.46 Billion Debt.
The High Court Commercial Division has issued a landmark ruling directing Aya Investment Uganda Limited, the proprietors of the Pearl of Africa Hotel, to pay UGX 1.46 billion to a contractor who supplied the hotel with electrical materials and related services. This judgment underscores the growing importance of ethical governance, financial accountability, and responsible corporate leadership—principles that the Fidelis Leadership Institute strongly advocates for across Africa’s business ecosystem. Background: Contractual Obligations and Non-Payment According to commercial filings dating back to 2023, General International Technical Co. (L.L.C) was contracted to deliver a wide range of high-value electrical, safety, and communication installations...
Why ESG Is the New Boardroom Imperative for Africa
In boardrooms across Lagos, Kampala, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and beyond, the agenda is shifting. Where conversations once centered solely on revenue, costs, and market share, today’s forward-thinking institutions recognise that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns are no longer optional. They are foundational to long-term success and competitiveness. Once seen as a Western import or a corporate “nice-to-have,” ESG has rapidly transformed into a strategic necessity for African organisations, driven by climate vulnerabilities, investor expectations, regulatory shifts, and the continent’s evolving socio-economic dynamics. As the CSR | ESG Training Institute puts it:“ESG is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’. It’s Africa’s business imperative.”...
The Evolving Tapestry of Public Interest Litigation in Uganda.
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Uganda, though a relatively young legal phenomenon, has undergone a significant transformation since its formal constitutional adoption. Far from the traditional adversarial model where litigation is purely a contest between two private parties, PIL has emerged as a strategic legal tool used to enforce collective rights, hold public authorities accountable, and drive systemic social change. Its evolution mirrors the country’s journey towards constitutionalism since 1995. The foundation of PIL in Uganda is firmly laid by the 1995 Constitution. Specifically, Article 50(2) is the engine room, providing that “any person or organisation may bring an action...