KIU Celebrates Seven First Class Graduates at LDC

KIU, Main Campus - The Law Development Centre (LDC) officially released the Bar Course results for the 2024/2025 academic year, and Kampala International University (KIU) alumni once again proved themselves to be the crème de la crème.

Issued on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the announcement confirmed that over seven KIU alumni attained First Class honors, a milestone that underscores the university’s growing reputation for nurturing practice‑ready lawyers.

As alumnus Andrew Musiimenta vividly described, the Bar Course is “a marathon run as a sprint, where every second counts.” Against this demanding backdrop, KIU’s ten achievers stood out as proof of discipline, resilience, and preparation.

LDC remains a critical stakeholder in Uganda’s justice system. The success of the justice system depends on skilled, ethical, and competent professionals, and LDC plays a central role in shaping the skills, ethics, and preparedness of all new entrants into the legal profession.

Christine Ayinebyoona, Deputy University Secretary and Campus Administrator, affirmed: “We are delighted to celebrate our alumni who have excelled at the Law Development Centre with First Class honors, a success that reflects KIU’s commitment to nurturing practice‑ready lawyers.”

Alumni Voices

Emmanuel Akampa

“Attaining a First Class at LDC is both humbling and deeply fulfilling. It represents a culmination of years of discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment.”

He credits KIU for equipping him with strong legal research abilities and a solid grasp of core principles. At LDC, he faced challenges such as heavy workloads, tight schedules, and the need for consistency across modules.

“There were moments of self‑doubt and fatigue, but I overcame them by staying organized, maintaining a positive mindset, and seeking support from colleagues and professional advisors.”

His advice to current KIU students: “Cultivate discipline, focus on understanding the law, engage in discussions, and seek guidance from lecturers.”

Shallon Shabohurira

“Finishing at the top is a reminder that discipline, perseverance, and trust in God truly pay off.”

She highlighted KIU’s role in instilling essential legal knowledge, research skills, and critical thinking, alongside discipline and self‑drive, qualities crucial at LDC, where independent study and time management are key.

Her counsel to incoming students: “Be intentional from the start and stay consistent, even on the days you don’t feel like it. You will feel tired and overwhelmed at times, but do not let that stop you, keep going anyway.”

Andrew Musiimenta

“There is no hard and fast rule for obtaining a First Class. For me, it came down to consistency, a positive mindset, and hard work.”

He praised KIU’s well‑stocked law library, comprehensive e‑learning system, and the School of Law’s deliberate efforts to compete nationally and internationally in moot competitions.

“These challenged us to leave our comfort zones and explore greater heights.”

His advice: “The best time to start is now. Your experience at LDC depends largely on how well you understood the law at undergraduate level. You must have a deliberate urge to read the law, the rest are just additives.”

Sharif Ntume

“Obtaining a First Class at LDC is really a good comeback for me, and I will live to celebrate this.”

He explained the concept of the “knowledge gap” at LDC, noting that KIU’s strong foundation enabled him to grasp concepts quickly.

“I was always in the library doing personal study and research. Organisation is key in whatever you do, and understanding that the Bar Course is practical is crucial. Every question should be answered by assessing and comprehending factual situations presented.”

Enock Ssembalirwa

“I feel excited, happy, and grateful for what God has done for me. It is rewarding and humbling because it reflects hard work and resilience, and it motivates me to uphold excellence in my legal career.”

He acknowledged KIU’s role in preparing him: “KIU gave me a strong foundation in substantive law, legal research, legal writing, and critical thinking. The pre‑LDC training approach also helped me adapt easily to LDC’s practical system.”

His strategies included consistency, good time management, staying ahead of workshops, reconciling notes, focusing on concepts rather than cramming, practicing past papers, and engaging in group discussions.

“The workload and pressure were intense, especially with technical exam questions, but discipline and persistence carried me through.”

His advice to KIU students: “Build strong study habits early, understand principles rather than cramming, stay disciplined and proactive, engage in discussions, consult whenever in doubt, and always believe in yourself.”

The five voices captured here only represent a larger cohort of seven KIU alumni who proved that First Class at LDC is achievable. Their journeys are an illumination of what future could be for incoming students, showing that with preparation, perseverance, and passion, success is not just possible, it is inevitable.