Rubby Opio Aweri, also Rubby Aweri Opio (31 May 1953[1] – 7 December 2022) was a Ugandan lawyer and judge, who served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, from September 2015.[2] In August 2017, the Judiciary named him as the new Chief Inspector of Courts on a three-year term.[3]
Rubby Opio Aweri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 May 1953 |
| Died | 7 December 2022 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) (Master of Laws) Law Development Centre ( Diploma in Legal Practice) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, judge |
| Years active | 1982—2022 (his death) |
| Known for | Law |
| Title | Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda |
Background and education edit
Aweri was born in Dokolo District in 1953,[4] the son of the late Samwiri Opio Aweri.[5]
Aweri held a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere University, in Kampala. He held a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, also in Kampala. His Master of Laws was also obtained from Makerere University.[4]
Career edit
Aweri's career started in 1982, as a legal assistant in the Soroti District. In 1983, Aweri was appointed a grade one magistrate. He gradually rose through the ranks and in 1998, was appointed a judge of the High Court.[6] In 2014, he was promoted to the Uganda Court of Appeal. In September 2015, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of Uganda.[4][6] In August 2017, the Judiciary named him as the new Chief Inspector of Courts on a three-year term.[3]
Personal life and death edit
Aweri was married.[4] He died at Mulago National Referral Hospital on 7 December 2022, at the age of 69.[7]
References edit
- ^ https://capitalradio.co.ug/news/2022-12-12-judiciary-pays-tribute-to-late-justice-ruby-opio-aweri/
- ^ JOUG (8 September 2015). "New Justices Appointed to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal". Kampala: Judiciary of Uganda (JOUG). Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Hon. Justice Aweri Appointed New Chief Inspector of Courts". judiciary.go.ug.
- ^ a b c d Wesaka, Anthony (7 March 2016). "Who is who of the justices to hear the presidential poll petition". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ Okino, Patrick (19 April 2009). "Lango NRM supporter laid to rest". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ a b Isaac Prince Mulindwa (21 March 2016). "The Judges of the Supreme Court of Uganda - Their Career Side". Kampala: Medium.com. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ Wesaka, Anthony (7 December 2022). "Supreme Court judge Rubby Opio Aweri dies at 69". Daily Monitor.