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15/05/2025

Does a child have a say in adoption?

Sarah is 15 years old and has lived in a children’s home since she was 10. One day, she heard that a kind couple, Mr. and Mrs. Kato, wanted to adopt her. According to Ugandan law, because she is over 14 years old, her consent is required before the adoption can go ahead.
When Sarah met with the judge, she explained that while she liked Mr. and Mrs. Kato, she had grown close to her caregiver at the children’s home and felt nervous about leaving. She asked if she cpuld take some time to adjust before moving in with them.
The judge listened to Sarah’s feelings and respected her wishes. Instead of rushing the process, they agreed on a plan where Sarah would spend time with Mr. and Mrs. Kato before making a final decision. This way, she felt comfortable and included in the process.

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ON THIS?

In Uganda, the adoption process is governed by the Children Act, which emphasizes the best interests of the child. A child's involvement in adoption decisions like; where they want to stay and with which parent, differs based on their age and understanding.
When it comes to children aged 14 years and above, legally, they must provide their consent for the adoption to proceed. This ensures that older children have a direct say in decisions affecting their lives.

For children below 14 Years, while not legally required, courts may consider the views of younger children if they are deemed capable of understanding the proceedings. This allows the child's feelings, emotions and preferences to be considered, even though formal consent is not a must

Overall, the whole idea is to strive to balance legal requirements with the child's maturity and comprehension, ensuring that their perspectives are considered appropriately during the adoption process.

11/05/2025

CAN A CAUSAL EMPLOYEE BECOME A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE?

Mutebi saw an opportunity for extra money as one of the neighbours started building on their plot. Mutebi talked to the site manager, and he was told to come every morning, and he would be given some work if there was any. Mutebi showed up every morning, and he was lucky that there was always work to do. Every evening, he would get paid by the site manager. After three months, Mutebi asked the site manager if he could also be given a contract.

What does the law say?

A person who is called upon for work when needed is known as a casual employee. This could be for a whole day or a few hours, and they are paid upon finishing the work or at the end of the day. A casual employee is hired when needed without a promise from the employer of continuous employment, but as when need arises.
However, where a casual employee is called upon continuously for a period of six months or more, they become a full-time employee. This makes them entitled to employment rights and benefits that the company gives other full-time employees, such as medical insurance, annual and, sick leave, among others.

Under the law, Mutebi does not qualify to be considered a full-time employee. This is because he was hired as a casual employee but has also not worked for more than 6 months. However, if they continue to give him work for 6 months or more, he will automatically become an employee and be entitled to any benefits given to other employees at his workplace.

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08/05/2025

TRADING LICENSE, WHAT IS IT, WHO SHOULD HAVE ONE, WHERE TO GET IT?

Dan has been sweating since he heard that KCCA has been locking up kiosks in Nakawa Division. His kiosk only survived because he was away for burial that day, and the kiosk was already closed. He has now heard that they are returning to search for those who ‘survived’ so they can lock up their kiosks for illegally trading.

What Dan wants to know is if there is anything he can do to save his kiosk before this happens.

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?
According to the law, when you carry out business such as trading, you must have a license that allows you to engage in that business. This license is called a trading license.

This trading licence is issued by a local authority, like a town council, that allows you to operate a specific money-making business in a specific area, like the municipal division, town council or district offices. In Kampala, most trading licenses are issued by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) or municipal councils. Therefore, you need to apply to the Authority where the business is physically located.

It is also not only for those who are running businesses from a physical location. It also applies to those who run online stores, businesses such as salons and restaurants, etc.

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