Rubby Opio Aweri
Born(1953-05-31)31 May 1953
Dokolo District, Protectorate of Uganda
Died7 December 2022(2022-12-07) (aged 69)
Mulago, Kampala, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Laws)
(Master of Laws)
Law Development Centre
( Diploma in Legal Practice)
Occupation(s)Lawyer, judge
Years active1982—2022 (his death)
Known forLaw
TitleJustice of the Supreme Court of Uganda

Rubby Opio Aweri, also Rubby Aweri Opio (31 May 1953[1] – 7 December 2022) was a Ugandan lawyer and judge, who served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, from September 2015.[2] In August 2017, the Judiciary named him as the new Chief Inspector of Courts on a three-year term.[3]

Background and education

Aweri was born in Dokolo District in 1953,[4] the son of the late Samwiri Opio Aweri.[5]

Aweri held a Bachelor of Laws from Makerere University, in Kampala. He held a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, also in Kampala. His Master of Laws was also obtained from Makerere University.[4]

Career

Aweri's career started in 1982, as a legal assistant in the Soroti District. In 1983, Aweri was appointed a grade one magistrate. He gradually rose through the ranks and in 1998, was appointed a judge of the High Court.[6] In 2014, he was promoted to the Uganda Court of Appeal. In September 2015, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of Uganda.[4][6] In August 2017, the Judiciary named him as the new Chief Inspector of Courts on a three-year term.[3]

Personal life and death

Aweri was married.[4] He died at Mulago National Referral Hospital on 7 December 2022, at the age of 69.[7]

References

  1. ↑ https://capitalradio.co.ug/news/2022-12-12-judiciary-pays-tribute-to-late-justice-ruby-opio-aweri/
  2. ↑ JOUG (8 September 2015). "New Justices Appointed to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal". Kampala: Judiciary of Uganda (JOUG). Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Hon. Justice Aweri Appointed New Chief Inspector of Courts". judiciary.go.ug.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Wesaka, Anthony (7 March 2016). "Who is who of the justices to hear the presidential poll petition". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  5. ↑ Okino, Patrick (19 April 2009). "Lango NRM supporter laid to rest". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  6. 1 2 Isaac Prince Mulindwa (21 March 2016). "The Judges of the Supreme Court of Uganda - Their Career Side". Kampala: Medium.com. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  7. ↑ Wesaka, Anthony (7 December 2022). "Supreme Court judge Rubby Opio Aweri dies at 69". Daily Monitor.
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