Norbert Mao
Norbert Mao is a prominent Ugandan politician and the minister for justice and constitutional affairs, known for his advocacy of legal reform and human rights. Recently, he has been in the news for proposing a draft law that would allow military tribunals to try civilians, a move that has raised concerns about the erosion of judicial independence and the potential for political repression in Uganda.
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Norbert Mao is the leader of the Democratic Party who was appointed as Museveni’s new justice minister.
Museveni will win election, but the landscape has changed
Kenya· 2026-01-11
Uganda’s Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, voiced the opinion that Uganda’s transition would happen through an election.
seven times a president, still wants another term – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-10-04
Norbert Mao, the minister for justice, announced plans to introduce a law allowing military tribunals to try civilians.
Ugandan opposition accuses president of using military courts to quash dissent | Uganda
United Kingdom· 2025-05-01
