The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) has elected a new board mandated to intensify advocacy and government engagement in pursuit of fair and inclusive justice for all Ugandans. The leadership change comes at a time when human rights concerns continue to grow across multiple levels of governance.
The announcement was made, during FHRI’s 26th Annual General Meeting held at the Human Rights House in Nsambya, Kampala.
More than 100 delegates attended the meeting, which also featured extensive discussions on the state of human rights in Uganda ahead of next year’s general elections.
Outgoing board chairperson Dr. Josephine Ndagire expressed gratitude to delegates for entrusting her team with a three-year mandate, noting that despite challenges including dwindling donor support and persistent government bureaucracy, the board had registered significant achievements.
She urged the incoming leadership to remain steadfast in ensuring that the government upholds the constitutional obligation to respect and protect the rights of all citizens.
FHRI Executive Director Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana, speaking in a separate interview at the event, revealed that the organization is working closely with the Judiciary to develop new sentencing guidelines.
These reforms aim to promote uniform and fair sentencing, particularly in capital offences such as murder, aggravated robbery, treason, and defilement—by reducing inconsistencies sometimes linked to non-legal factors, including political considerations.
Dr. Sewanyana congratulated the newly elected board, expressing confidence that they would advance FHRI’s mission of strengthening human rights protection and ensuring inclusive justice nationwide.
The new board members include Teddy Tracy Nagawa, Collins Kafeero of Kayunga, Badru Walusansa, Vincent Babalanda, Elly Kasirye, and Kazibwe Ronald, among others.
