The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs today held a highly attended Succession Act Sensitisation Baraza at the Attorney General’s Chambers in Masaka, attracting an overwhelming response from stakeholders and members of the public from across the Greater Masaka region.
The day’s programme commenced with a stakeholders’ engagement that brought together participants from all ten districts of Greater Masaka, including Masaka City. The stakeholders, who regularly support communities in handling succession and estate-related matters, received practical training on will writing, succession planning, the acquisition of Letters of Administration, and the procedure for obtaining a Certificate of No Objection.
The session was led by Mr. Charles Balala, Deputy Administrator General, who also engaged the stakeholders on the challenges they face while assisting the public and provided guidance on addressing succession-related disputes within their communities.
In her remarks, Justice Fatima Naziri Bwanika, explained how the courts handle succession matters and the role of the judiciary in ensuring justice in the administration of estates. She encouraged members of the public to openly raise their questions and concerns during the sensitisation session, assuring them that officials from the Ministry are here to serve them with practical assistance.
The afternoon session, specifically organised for members of the public, has attracted a large number of members of the public, demonstrating the increasing need for legal awareness and accessible justice services on succession matters.
Officials from the Office of the Administrator General at the Masaka Regional Office have responded to questions, offering legal guidance, and assisting individuals who have brought forward succession and inheritance cases for advice.
Several members of the public have presented family disputes and estate related matters for guidance, with ministry officials facilitating family mediation where appropriate to promote amicable resolution of conflicts before they escalate into lengthy legal disputes.
Participants have also been sensitised on the dangers of fraud and exploitation by individuals who manipulate succession laws to unlawfully acquire other people’s property. The public has been urged to seek timely assistance from the Offices of the Administrator General, sofar 12 in the country, and other relevant government offices whenever succession issues arise, instead of remaining silent or resorting to family conflicts and civil disputes.
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs remains committed to bringing legal services closer to the people and empowering communities with the knowledge needed to safeguard their rights, promote proper succession planning, and ensure the lawful administration of estates.
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