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Who is Anthony Wameli Yeboah?

Full details of Anthony Wameli Biography, Anthony Wameli is a Ugandan politician, attorney, a senior lawyer at Wameli & Co Advocates and Solicitors, Kampala Uganda, a businessman and a human rights advocate.

Anthony Wameli Biography

Early Life and Education

Anthony Wameli Yeboah was born in Namisindwa District, Bugishu Sub-Region in the Eastern part of Uganda. Wameli attended Kamwokya Islamic Nursery and Primary School; then City High School, Kololo from where he proceeded to Busoga and Tororo Colleges for his O’ Level education.

Wameli, then joined Uganda Martyrs High School Rubaga, for his A’ Level education. After, Wameli got admitted for a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Makerere University. However, he never pursued education to the end.

He was given the Education day programme, private sponsorship but half sponsored by the university because his mother was a secretary at the school of education. However, his mother had a dream one day, in the first two weeks of study at the university and this dream; his mother saw a big word “Justice”.

So when she saw that word in the dream she woke up and told his son that “I think u need to change the course and study Law”. But Wameli protested at first arguing that the course was so expensive, long study period, and very tough as compared to education saying he can’t handle it.

However, his mother insisted and finally he had to take on the law course. Wameli studied for a bachelor’s degree in Law at Makerere University from 2000-2004. 

After, he proceeded to the Law Development Center, Kampala Uganda. 

Wameli as well as a Certificate in International Human Rights and Good governance from Copenhagen Business School. Master’s Program (Master) Domestic Human Rights, Makerere University.

Work and Experience

Anthony Wameli Yeboah is the founder and Managing Partner, Wameli & Co. Advocates which employs 8 Advocates and has nurtured over 300 advocates through internship and practice. Wameli’s legal firm began in August 2008. 

Wameli has served as a lawyer for over 13 years with a wide range of experience, including representing suspects with high profile cases like terrorism and treason.

He served as a Magistrate Grade 1 in the Chief Magistrate of Nakasongola for about 3 years that’s in September 2009-April 2011. He retired and embarked on his legal practice and to focus on his law firm something he does best.

Wameli is a general practitioner but has a bias in constitutional law, Human Rights Defense, High profile criminal Defense and Land Laws. Sometimes you will find him in the Magistrates court, in the Labour court, and by the time he takes up your case, you will be speaking the same language.

By the time Wameli completed University he had turned Born Again, a very prayerful and religious fellow and still is. He was involved in a Christian gospel Mission in Tororo after university.

 Wameli did not look for a job after his Bachelor in Law; he was called for a job at a law firm in Kampala while in Tororo on a Christian gospel mission.

Wameli left Tororo, came back to Kampala and met a gentleman called Lutiba Daniel who had called him for a job, a very wonderful man with his wife Patricia as he describes them. 

By then the law firm was called Omuni Legal advocates before it changed to Lutiba and Co. Advocates. “So, he asked me whether I wanted to work, I said yes I want, he asked me whether I was a born again, I said you called me from a mission ground, I have been preaching. He said you have the job, so the following day I started working with Omuni Legal Advocates”.

But serving as an attorney was not enough for Wameli, he thought of becoming a judicial officer and hopefully, he applied for the job of a Magistrate.

However, by the time Wameli applied he had not yet obtained his certificate for LDC, he had completed and waiting for graduation. He dropped in an application for a Magistrates post when he didn’t have enough paperwork, one of them was pending, and that’s the LDC Certificate. 

But by faith, he applied for the post, after two years after he had graduated, enrolled as an advocate at the High Court of Uganda, working with his company Wameli and Company Advocates; Wameli received a text message from the Judicial Service Commission inviting him for an interview.

Wameli was offered the Magistrates post after the interview.

By the time he became a Magistrate, he already had a Law Firm and he thought someone would buy out his interest in his law firm, continue with the law firm serving the people and also make some money as the owner but he failed to get that person, he failed to get that deal through.

His dream to serve as a lawyer continued to haunt Wameli and every day he would resign as a magistrate because he needed to be sure he continued working.

One day he made up his mind to either choose to be a practitioner in private practice or to be a judicial officer, and he chose private practice. Wameli who did not have any regret while serving as a magistrate is now into private legal practice.

His admirations for senior lawyers have seen him handle high profile cases. Wameli always makes sure that his clients commit themselves to him as their lawyer.

Wameli’s legal practice is not only about earning money, if it was he would be very rich but in some cases, he does it to deliver justice to the needy people in the country to help them get justice. 

Other Responsibilities

Apart from legal practice, Wameli was a gospel preacher who liked performing Christian ministry work mostly at Ebenezer Christian Fellowship in Kayanya. 

He is a very prayerful man.

Skills and Endorsements

  • Law
  • Data Privacy
  • Dispute Resolution

Industry Knowledge

  • Litigation
  • Due Diligence
  • Litigation Support
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Corporate Governance

Interpersonal Skills

  • Mediation
  • Contractual Agreements

Politics

Anthony Wameli was the National Unity Platform (NUP)/People Power Movement lawyer. He and others represented and currently representing NUP jailed supporters. 

Wameli was also the lead lawyer representing Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine’s election petition case filed to the Supreme Court seeking nullification of  Museveni’s victory who has been in power for 37 years through the 14 January 2021 polls.

Known for being a human rights lawyer, Mr Wameli shot to Limelight several years ago when he represented suspects accused of killing the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Andrew Felix Kaweesi. 

Mr Wameli was currently representing the alleged rebel leader of the Allied Democratic Forces Jamil Mukulu. He was also representing former presidential candidate Gen Henry Tumukunde treason case.

Uganda’s elections were marred by violence ahead of polling day as well as an internet shutdown that remained in force until four days after the vote. Social media sites remained restricted, opened later but Facebook remains closed, according to the government Facebook is the leading platform for propaganda and inciting violence.

Police surrounded Bobi Wine’s home for days after the elections, with authorities citing an urgent need to prevent him from leading protests. They withdrew from Wine’s residence last week after a judge ruled that Wine’s home is not a detention facility. 

The legal team under this case was led by Anthony Wameli.

Family

Anthony Wameli was married with three sons

Sports

Anthony Wameli was a soccer fan who subscribe to the Manchester United football team.

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Uganda: A Nation Held Hostage by a Military Regime

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For nearly 40 years, Uganda has been shackled under the dictatorship of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. He has worn the mask of democracy, deceiving the world, while Ugandans suffered under the weight of military oppression. But now, the mask is off, and the truth is undeniable. Uganda is not a democracy—it is a military state, ruthlessly controlled by Museveni and his brutal son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

The Death of Democracy

In a chilling declaration, Muhoozi, Museveni’s son and head of Uganda’s military, openly announced that no civilian will ever lead Uganda after his father. “The next leader,” he said, “will be a soldier or policeman.” This outrageous statement shatters any illusions of democracy in Uganda. The regime no longer even bothers to hide its true intentions: power will remain in the hands of the military, at the expense of the people.

But while Muhoozi and his father tighten their grip on power, innocent Ugandans demanding their rights are abducted, tortured, and murdered. The National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, led by Bobi Wine, are being dragged before military courts simply for speaking out. The real criminals—the architects of this brutal dictatorship—continue to walk free.

A Betrayal of Uganda’s Youth

Uganda’s youth—the backbone of the nation—has been betrayed. Museveni’s regime has systematically destroyed their futures, leaving millions jobless, hopeless, and silenced. Uganda’s population is overwhelmingly young, yet these young voices are seen as a threat by the regime. Instead of hope, they are met with bullets.

But it is this generation, fearless and unbreakable, that is rising up. The youth, represented by leaders like Bobi Wine, have had enough. They are taking to the streets, demanding the democracy they have been denied for decades. Museveni fears this generation because he knows they hold the power to end his reign of terror.

Economic Sabotage: The Legacy of Museveni’s Corruption

Museveni has not just robbed Uganda of its democracy—he has also stolen its future. The country’s wealth is in the hands of a corrupt few, while millions of Ugandans struggle to survive. Foreign aid, meant to improve the lives of ordinary people, is siphoned off by a political elite that cares only about maintaining its iron grip on power.

Ugandans are being starved economically, their education and healthcare systems in ruins. Meanwhile, the regime continues to thrive on corruption, lining its pockets while ordinary citizens face grinding poverty. Museveni’s Uganda is a land of broken promises and shattered dreams.

Western Hypocrisy: The Funding of Oppression

But the true betrayal of the Ugandan people doesn’t end with Museveni and his son—it extends to the international community. America and other Western nations claim to stand for democracy and human rights, yet they are complicit in this dictatorship. How? By sending billions of dollars to prop up Museveni’s military regime.

The West speaks the language of freedom, but they fund tyranny. These governments and international organizations are fully aware of the atrocities committed under Museveni, yet they continue to support him with financial aid, military equipment, and political cover. This is the democracy they are funding—a democracy in name only, held together by bloodshed and fear.

Uganda Will Not Be Silenced

The time for silence is over. The time for complacency has passed. Museveni and his son have declared war on the people of Uganda, and the world must take notice. The international community must stop funding this regime and recognize it for what it is—a dictatorship disguised as a democracy.

The Ugandan people are rising. They are demanding their rights. They are fighting for their freedom. And they will not stop until they are heard.

A Global Call to Action

To the people of Uganda: Your strength is unmatched. Your fight for freedom will not be in vain. Keep rising, keep resisting, and never give up. The world is watching, and the regime’s days are numbered.

To the international community: Enough is enough. Stop funding the oppression of Uganda. Stop supporting a regime that murders, tortures, and silences its people. You cannot preach democracy while financing dictatorship.


The Fight for Freedom Continues

Uganda will be free. Museveni’s time is up. The youth, the women, the brave citizens of Uganda—they will lead this country to the freedom it deserves. And the world must stand with them.

Join the Movement. Demand Justice. Stop Supporting Tyranny.


What You Can Do

  • Raise your voice: Speak out against the atrocities in Uganda. Use your platform to expose the truth.
  • Pressure your governments: Demand an end to international funding of Museveni’s regime. Call for sanctions against those responsible for human rights abuses.
  • Support Ugandan activists: Stand in solidarity with the brave Ugandans fighting for their freedom. Share their stories, support their cause, and amplify their voices.

Uganda’s fight for freedom is not just their fight—it’s a fight for justice, democracy, and human rights everywhere. Will you stand with Uganda, or will you stand with dictatorship?


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Bobi Young and Akileo Kivumbi

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The Makindye general court martial on the 1st of October 2024 again adjourned the bail hearing date for comrade Achileo Kivumbi to 15/10/2024, which is the same date that comrade Agaba Anthony aka Bobi Young will also be appearing for his bail hearing.

The persistent trial of civilians before the regime military court is an illegality that must be condemned by all Ugandans of good conscience.


#FreeAllPoliticalPrisonersInUganda:

A Call for Justice and Human Rights

Uganda, a country once full of promise, is now in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Decades of repression under the current regime have left the country grappling with a deteriorating state of democracy, human rights abuses, and political oppression. One of the most glaring issues is the unjust imprisonment of political dissidents—individuals whose only crime is demanding freedom, justice, and a better future for all Ugandans.

The Struggle for Freedom

For years, dissenting voices have been silenced in Uganda. Activists, opposition leaders, and ordinary citizens have been abducted, imprisoned, tortured, and, in some cases, killed simply for daring to speak out against the regime. Among these, supporters of the People Power Movement and the National Unity Platform (NUP) led by Bobi Wine have faced the harshest repression.

Political prisoners are being held without trial, subjected to inhumane conditions, and denied their basic rights, violating both Ugandan law and international human rights standards.

Who Are These Political Prisoners?

From prominent opposition leaders to unknown activists, many have been unjustly incarcerated. Some of the most notable cases include:

  • Supporters of Bobi Wine: Numerous activists supporting Bobi Wine’s political campaigns have been jailed on trumped-up charges or abducted, with their whereabouts unknown.
  • Journalists: Media practitioners who dare to expose the truth are often targeted, arrested, or threatened, stifling freedom of the press.
  • Human Rights Defenders: Lawyers, NGO workers, and activists fighting for justice and the rule of law have not been spared from the regime’s brutal crackdown.

Human Rights Violations Under the Current Regime

The Ugandan regime’s treatment of political prisoners has been condemned both locally and internationally. Reports of torture, forced confessions, and degrading treatment have surfaced, painting a grim picture of Uganda’s justice system. Political prisoners are denied access to legal representation, subjected to biased trials, and often held in undisclosed locations without any contact with their families.

The Ugandan government must be held accountable for these violations, and the international community must pressure the regime to release all political prisoners immediately.

The Way Forward: #FreeAllPoliticalPrisonersInUganda

Our fight is not just for the freedom of political prisoners; it is a fight for the restoration of human dignity, the rule of law, and the freedoms enshrined in our Constitution. Every Ugandan deserves the right to speak, organize, and protest without fear of persecution.

We call on all Ugandans, the African Union, the United Nations, and the global community to stand with us in demanding the unconditional release of all political prisoners. These individuals are not criminals; they are patriots fighting for the future of our country.

How You Can Help

  1. Raise Awareness: Share their stories. Use the hashtag #FreeAllPoliticalPrisonersInUganda to bring attention to their plight.
  2. Pressure the Government: Call on your local representatives, human rights organizations, and international bodies to condemn the imprisonment of political prisoners in Uganda.
  3. Support the Families: Many families of political prisoners are struggling due to the loss of their loved ones. You can offer financial or moral support through established solidarity funds.

Conclusion

The time for change is now. Uganda cannot move forward as long as its people are chained by fear and repression. The release of political prisoners is not just a political issue; it is a matter of justice, human rights, and national healing. Join the movement, raise your voice, and demand the freedom of all political prisoners in Uganda.


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Justin: Rt. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga asked to Resign After Admitting Taking Irregular Service Award 500 Million

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Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga asked to Resign by the NUP party to resign from the position of Commissioner of Parliament after admitting to having taken part in an irregular service award amounting to UGX 500 million.

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Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga

There is an ongoing online protest under the hashtag #UgandaParliamentExhibition. The protest aims at exposing the massive corruption, abuse of office and gross mismanagement of public affairs by the leadership of Parliament and other leaders.

Unfortunately, the protest has not only revealed grand corruption on the side of NRM leaders. Some leaders on the opposition side have had serious allegations of corruption leveled against them. Specifically, our former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament and current Parliamentary Commissioner, Rt. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga alongside three other Parliamentary Commissioners have been accused of irregularly awarding themselves huge sums of tax-payers’ money on the pretext of “Service Awards”. Under the scheme, Rt. Hon. Mpuuga was allocated 500,000,000/= (Five Hundred Million Uganda Shillings).

On Wednesday 28th February 2024, the President convened an urgent meeting comprised of senior leaders of the Party including all Deputy Presidents and some of our senior legislators. At the meeting, Rt. Hon. Mpuuga admitted that he indeed took part in this wrong doing and apologised for the same. In light of this, he was strongly advised that the moral thing to do in the circumstances is to step down from his role as Parliamentary Commissioner with immediate effect.

The nation will recall that the values of the National Unity Platform are Discipline, Reliability, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Patriotism and Service. All actions of corruption and abuse of office go contrary to these values. They also go contrary to the Integrity Oath which every leader of the Party swore at the start of this term.

We therefore ask our leaders at all levels to do self-reflection and recommit themselves to these values and the Oath they took to shun and fight corruption in all its forms.

Mathias Mpuuga asked to Resign
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