James Nangwala | |
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| Born | 1964 (age 60–61) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Diploma in Legal Practice) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Years active | 1988 - present |
| Known for | Legal Skills |
| Title | Partner Nagwala, Rezida & Company Advocates |
| Spouse | Mrs. Nagwala |
James Nangwala is aUgandan lawyer notable for his defence ofThe Monitor (Uganda) Newspaper editorsCharles Onyango-Obbo andAndrew Mwenda.[1][2][3] He was formerly the head of the Bar Course at theLaw Development Centre, the Statutory Body charged with the sole responsibility of training lawyers in Uganda.[4][5] He is currently a senior lecturer atMakerere University.[6]
During November 2009, after the first day of his defense of the Monitor editors in court, Nangwala was shot in the shoulder while outside of his home.[7] He was seriously wounded and subsequently had to be operated on.[8] The shooting caused the trial to be adjourned until January 2000.[7] Three men were tried for the shooting during June 2010 and were charged with conspiracy to murder and attempted murder. One of the men was a police officer.[9]
After his first day in the courtroom, the defense lawyer for The Monitor editors, James Nangwala, was shot by unidentified gunmen in front of his home. He was hit in the shoulder, and Mafabi adjourned the trial until January 2000.