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''' | '''David Balondemu''' is a [[Uganda|Ugandan]] [[Lawyers|lawyer]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kazibwe|first=Kenneth|date=2023-10-20|title=City lawyer Balondemu recognized for his professional achievements|url=https://nilepost.co.ug/news/175329/city-lawyer-balondemu-recognized-for-his-professional-achievements|access-date=2024-12-09|website=Nilepost News|language=en}}</ref>, chairperson of the ''[[Kampala District Land Board]]''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Independent|first=The|date=2024-10-16|title=Kampala Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu overseeing key urban developments|url=https://www.independent.co.ug/kampala-land-board-chairperson-david-balondemu-overseeing-key-urban-developments/|access-date=2024-12-09|website=The Independent Uganda|language=en-US}}</ref>, and Vice Chairman of the [[w:Federation_of_Uganda_Football_Associations|FUFA]] Discipline Committee<ref>{{Cite web|last=FUFA|date=2011-12-08|title=New Members named on FUFA Judicial Bodies|url=https://www.fufa.co.ug/new-members-named-on-fufa-judicial-bodies/|access-date=2024-12-09|website=FUFA: Federation of Uganda Football Associations|language=en-US}}</ref>. He is widely respected for his contributions to the legal field and his roles in public service. | ||
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== Career == | ==Career== | ||
''Balondemu'' is a lawyer affiliated with '''''Balon Advocates''''' and '''''Bloom Advocates''''' | ''Balondemu'' is a lawyer affiliated with '''''Balon Advocates''''' and '''''Bloom Advocates'''''. As chairperson of the ''Kampala District Land Board'', he oversees land allocation and management in the capital city. His position has been scrutinized due to allegations of fraudulent land allocations and the misuse of board resolutions. | ||
He was the of Land and Border Commission, Uganda.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Weekly|first=Sahara|date=2024-08-23|title=*INVITATION TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE UNIPGC GLOBAL PEACE LEADERSHIP|url=https://saharaweeklyng.com/invitation-to-the-second-edition-of-the-unipgc-global-peace-leadership-summit-and-awards-canada-2024/|access-date=2024-12-15|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-12-13|title=Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges|url=https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges|access-date=2024-12-15|website=tmafrica.co.ug|language=en}}</ref> | He was the of Land and Border Commission, Uganda.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Weekly|first=Sahara|date=2024-08-23|title=*INVITATION TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE UNIPGC GLOBAL PEACE LEADERSHIP|url=https://saharaweeklyng.com/invitation-to-the-second-edition-of-the-unipgc-global-peace-leadership-summit-and-awards-canada-2024/|access-date=2024-12-15|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-12-13|title=Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges|url=https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges|access-date=2024-12-15|website=tmafrica.co.ug|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Criticism | ==Criticism== | ||
''Balondemu'' has faced numerous criticism and legal charges.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-10-19|title=Injustice Most Foul: Shame as New Forgery Charges Against Dr. Balondemu Were Committed While He was Rotting Away in Police Cells|url=https://theinvestigatornews.com/2024/10/injustice-most-foul-shame-as-new-forgery-charges-launched-against-dr-david-balondemu-by-dpp-and-shacu-were-committed-while-he-was-away-in-police-cells/|access-date=2024-12-15|website=The Investigator News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DPP Reinstates Fraud Charges Against Kampala District Land Board Chairperson :|url=https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/dpp-reinstates-fraud-charges-against-kampala-district-land-board-chairperson-|access-date=2024-12-15|website=Uganda Radionetwork|language=en}}</ref> These include allegations of defrauding<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2024-10-24|title=Forgery case: Land boss Balondemu granted bail|url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/forgery-case-land-boss-balondemu-granted-bail-4801348|access-date=2024-12-15|website=Monitor|language=en}}</ref> local and international companies and forging official documents.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lawyer Balondemu to be charged over fresh fraud allegations|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/lawyer-balondemu-to-be-charged-over-fresh-fra-NV_197773|access-date=2024-12-15|website=New Vision|language=en}}</ref> | ''Balondemu'' has faced numerous criticism and legal charges.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-10-19|title=Injustice Most Foul: Shame as New Forgery Charges Against Dr. Balondemu Were Committed While He was Rotting Away in Police Cells|url=https://theinvestigatornews.com/2024/10/injustice-most-foul-shame-as-new-forgery-charges-launched-against-dr-david-balondemu-by-dpp-and-shacu-were-committed-while-he-was-away-in-police-cells/|access-date=2024-12-15|website=The Investigator News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DPP Reinstates Fraud Charges Against Kampala District Land Board Chairperson :|url=https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/dpp-reinstates-fraud-charges-against-kampala-district-land-board-chairperson-|access-date=2024-12-15|website=Uganda Radionetwork|language=en}}</ref> These include allegations of defrauding<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2024-10-24|title=Forgery case: Land boss Balondemu granted bail|url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/forgery-case-land-boss-balondemu-granted-bail-4801348|access-date=2024-12-15|website=Monitor|language=en}}</ref> local and international companies and forging official documents.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lawyer Balondemu to be charged over fresh fraud allegations|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/lawyer-balondemu-to-be-charged-over-fresh-fra-NV_197773|access-date=2024-12-15|website=New Vision|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges<ref name=":2" /> have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-12-08|title=Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges|url=https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges|access-date=2024-12-09|website=tmafrica.co.ug|language=en}}</ref> | Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges<ref name=":2" /> have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-12-08|title=Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges|url=https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges|access-date=2024-12-09|website=tmafrica.co.ug|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Awards == | ==Awards== | ||
* [[Sustainable Development Goals|United Nations SDG Peace Award]] (2021)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uganda hailed on solutions to continental challenges|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/uganda-hailed-on-solutions-to-continental-cha-NV_119313|access-date=2024-12-15|website=New Vision|language=en}}</ref> | *[[Sustainable Development Goals|United Nations SDG Peace Award]] (2021)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uganda hailed on solutions to continental challenges|url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/uganda-hailed-on-solutions-to-continental-cha-NV_119313|access-date=2024-12-15|website=New Vision|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | |||
*[https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Balondemu_(born._1971) David Balondemu] on [[Simple English Wikipedia]] | |||
[[Category:Lawyers]] | [[Category:Lawyers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:31, 29 December 2024
David Balondemu is a Ugandan lawyer[1], chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board[2], and Vice Chairman of the FUFA Discipline Committee[3]. He is widely respected for his contributions to the legal field and his roles in public service.
| David Balondemu | |
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| Photo of David Balondemu. | |
| Chairperson of Kampala District Land Board | |
| 2021 | To Date |
| Vice Chairman of FUFA Discipline Committee | |
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| Executive Director of African Concern Foundation | |
| 2001 | To Date |
| Personal Information | |
| Born | September 03, 1971 Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Alma mater | University of East London |
Career
Balondemu is a lawyer affiliated with Balon Advocates and Bloom Advocates. As chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, he oversees land allocation and management in the capital city. His position has been scrutinized due to allegations of fraudulent land allocations and the misuse of board resolutions.
He was the of Land and Border Commission, Uganda.[4][5]
Criticism
Balondemu has faced numerous criticism and legal charges.[6][7] These include allegations of defrauding[8] local and international companies and forging official documents.[9]
Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges[8] have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.[10]
Awards
References
- ↑ City lawyer Balondemu recognized for his professional achievements Accessed: 2024-12-09.
- ↑ Kampala Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu overseeing key urban developments Accessed: 2024-12-09.
- ↑ New Members named on FUFA Judicial Bodies Accessed: 2024-12-09.
- ↑ *INVITATION TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE UNIPGC GLOBAL PEACE LEADERSHIP Accessed: 2024-12-15.
- ↑ Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges Accessed: 2024-12-15.
- ↑ Injustice Most Foul: Shame as New Forgery Charges Against Dr. Balondemu Were Committed While He was Rotting Away in Police Cells Accessed: 2024-12-15.
- ↑ DPP Reinstates Fraud Charges Against Kampala District Land Board Chairperson : Accessed: 2024-12-15.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Forgery case: Land boss Balondemu granted bail Accessed: 2024-12-15.
- ↑ Lawyer Balondemu to be charged over fresh fraud allegations Accessed: 2024-12-15.
- ↑ Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges Accessed: 2024-12-09.
- ↑ Uganda hailed on solutions to continental challenges Accessed: 2024-12-15.