Ugandan lawyer and judge (1953–2022)
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]
Background and education
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
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
Aweri was married.[4] He died at Mulago National Referral Hospital on 7 December 2022, at the age of 69.[7]
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