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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'''''<ref>{{Citation|last=NTVUganda|title=David Balondemu allegedly involved in fake gold scam|date=2023-10-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGALoH_cg_U|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>. As chairperson of the ''Kampala District Land Board''<ref name=":1" />, 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.<ref name=":0" /> | ''Balondemu'' is a lawyer affiliated with '''''Balon Advocates''''' and '''''Bloom Advocates'''''<ref>{{Citation|last=NTVUganda|title=David Balondemu allegedly involved in fake gold scam|date=2023-10-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGALoH_cg_U|access-date=2024-12-09}}</ref>. As chairperson of the ''Kampala District Land Board''<ref name=":1" />, 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.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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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Revision as of 21:10, 17 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 | |
| Unknown | To Unknown |
| 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[4]. As chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board[5], 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.[6]
He was the of Land and Border Commission, Uganda.[7][8]
Criticism
Balondemu has faced numerous criticism and legal charges.[9][10] These include allegations of defrauding[11] local and international companies and forging official documents.[12]
Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges[11] have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.[13]
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.
- ↑ Template:Citation
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs named:0 - ↑ *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.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 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.