Francis Ayume

Francis Ayume
Born(1940-08-18)August 18, 1940
Koboko, Uganda
DiedMay 16, 2004(2004-05-16) (aged 63)
Nakasongola, Uganda
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Laws)
Law Development Centre
(Diploma in Legal Practice)
Occupations
  • Lawyer
  • politician
Years active1962—2004

Francis Joash Ayume (1940–2004), was a Ugandan politician and lawyer. At the time of his death he was the incumbent Attorney General of Uganda.[1]

Early life and education

He was born on 18 August 1940, in Koboko District to Misaeli Onale, an elementary school teacher. Ayume attended Nyangilia Primary School in Koboko for his primary schooling. He attended Busoga College Mwiri for his O-Level and A-Level studies, graduating in 1964.[1]

He was admitted to the University of Dar es Salaam, where he studied law, graduating in 1967. Later he was awarded a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.[1]

Career

During the 1990s, Ayume entered Ugandan elective politics and was elected to Uganda's parliament to represent Koboko District. From 1998 until 2001, he served as Speaker of the Parliament during Uganda's Sixth Parliament (1996–2001). "In 2001, he was appointed Attorney General and represented Uganda in the International Court of Justice in a case where Uganda was accused of invading DR Congo and allegedly plundering its natural resources".[2] On Sunday 16 May 2004, he was involved in a fatal automobile accident at Nakasongola on the Kampala-Gulu Highway.[3]

Works

Francis Ayume authored a book "Criminal Procedure And Law in Uganda".[4] The book is incorporated in the curriculum at Makerere University School of Law.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c Acemah, Harold (25 May 2014). "Tribute to Francis Ayume, An Illustrious Son of Uganda". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  2. ^ Daily Monitor Staff (20 May 2011). "Speakers of Parliament since 1962". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  3. ^ Editorial (18 May 2004). "Uganda: Ayume Death a Major Blow". Daily Monitor via AllAfrica.com. Kampala. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  4. ^ Francis J Ayume (1986). "Criminal Procedure And Law in Uganda". Amazon.com. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  5. ^ Felix Osike, Joyce Namutebi, and John Odyek (20 May 2004). "Parliament mourns Ayume". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 13 October 2016.