Uganda Christian University Win The 2025 UW Privacy Moot Court Competition
On 25th September 2025, the 4th edition of the Unwanted Witness Privacy Moot Court Competition concluded in spectacular fashion with a Grand Finale hosted at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania.
The competition brought together the brightest legal minds from 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚, 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 to battle for the prestigious title of Overall Champion at East Africa’s leading Data Protection and Privacy Moot Court.
Guided by the theme “𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐃 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬,” teams argued complex cases touching on biometric data governance, surveillance risks, and the responsibilities of the state in upholding citizens’ dignity in an increasingly digitised era.
Uganda Christian University emerged 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 of the Competition, earning themselves $1500 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 7𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 scheduled to take place in Lagos from 26th–28th November 2025.
EMPOWERING YOU WITH CONTROL OVER YOUR PRIVACY AND DIGITAL LIFE
We raise awareness about the risks associated with the processing of personal data online and offline. This includes educating individuals about the types of data that are typically collected by companies and how that data can be used..
AMPLIFYING YOUR VOICE, PRESERVING YOUR ONLINE FREEDOM
Through our lobbying efforts, we engage with the government and other stakeholders to promote internet freedoms and prevent censorship. As a human rights organization, we are committed to defending the rights of internet users and ensuring that they are not violated. We believe that an open and secure internet is essential for the promotion of democracy, human rights, and social justice.
DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH POLICY AND LEGAL REFORM
We work with other organizations and stakeholders to advocate for policy and legal reforms that promote digital rights and freedoms in Uganda. We also monitor the implementation of existing laws and policies to ensure that they are aligned with international human rights standards.
DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR ALL
Our Digital Inclusion and Innovation Program is focused on promoting digital inclusion in Uganda and beyond, particularly among marginalized communities, and fostering innovation in the digital space. The program aims to bridge the digital divide, increase access to digital technologies, and promote the use of digital platforms for social and economic development.
RESEARCHING FOR CHANGE , ADVOCATING FOR IMPACT
We carry out research activities to identify challenges that individuals and communities face regarding digital rights and freedoms in Uganda and beyond. We conduct evidence-based research, which provides a basis for the formulation of policy recommendations that guide our advocacy activities. Through research, we identify the gaps in digital rights and freedoms policies and highlight issues that require urgent attention from policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
LEGAL AID FOR AN EQUITABLE SOCIETY
We are committed to providing legal aid services to individuals who have experienced digital rights violations in Uganda. We understand the importance of legal representation in ensuring that victims receive justice and compensation. We partner with legal organizations and lawyers to provide these services and make them accessible to those who need them the most. We believe that every individual has the right to access justice and receive fair treatment under the law.
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