David Balondemu
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David Balondemu is a Ugandan lawyer[1], chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board[2], and Vice Chairman of the FUFA Discipline Committee[3]. He is widely respected for his contributions to the legal field and his roles in public service.
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| Chairperson of Kampala District Land Board | |
| 2021 | To Date |
| Vice Chairman of FUFA Discipline Committee | |
| Unknown | To Unknown |
| Executive Director of African Concern Foundation | |
| 2001 | To Date |
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| Born | September 03, 1971 Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Alma mater | University of East London |
Career
Balondemu is a lawyer affiliated with Balon Advocates and Bloom Advocates. As chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, he oversees land allocation and management in the capital city. His position has been scrutinized due to allegations of fraudulent land allocations and the misuse of board resolutions.
Criticism
Balondemu has faced numerous criticism and legal charges.[6][7] These include allegations of defrauding[8] local and international companies and forging official documents.[9]
Despite facing multiple warrants and accusations, some charges[8] have been dropped due to insufficient evidence. Public scrutiny and investigations are ongoing.[10]
Awards
References
- ↑ Kazibwe, Kenneth (2023-10-20). "City lawyer Balondemu recognized for his professional achievements" (in en). https://nilepost.co.ug/news/175329/city-lawyer-balondemu-recognized-for-his-professional-achievements.
- ↑ Independent, The (2024-10-16). "Kampala Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu overseeing key urban developments" (in en-US). https://www.independent.co.ug/kampala-land-board-chairperson-david-balondemu-overseeing-key-urban-developments/.
- ↑ FUFA (2011-12-08). "New Members named on FUFA Judicial Bodies" (in en-US). https://www.fufa.co.ug/new-members-named-on-fufa-judicial-bodies/.
- ↑ Weekly, Sahara (2024-08-23). "*INVITATION TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE UNIPGC GLOBAL PEACE LEADERSHIP" (in en). https://saharaweeklyng.com/invitation-to-the-second-edition-of-the-unipgc-global-peace-leadership-summit-and-awards-canada-2024/.
- ↑ "Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges" (in en). 2024-12-13. https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges.
- ↑ "Injustice Most Foul: Shame as New Forgery Charges Against Dr. Balondemu Were Committed While He was Rotting Away in Police Cells" (in en-US). 2024-10-19. https://theinvestigatornews.com/2024/10/injustice-most-foul-shame-as-new-forgery-charges-launched-against-dr-david-balondemu-by-dpp-and-shacu-were-committed-while-he-was-away-in-police-cells/.
- ↑ "DPP Reinstates Fraud Charges Against Kampala District Land Board Chairperson :" (in en). https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/dpp-reinstates-fraud-charges-against-kampala-district-land-board-chairperson-.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Forgery case: Land boss Balondemu granted bail" (in en). 2024-10-24. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/forgery-case-land-boss-balondemu-granted-bail-4801348.
- ↑ "Lawyer Balondemu to be charged over fresh fraud allegations" (in en). https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/lawyer-balondemu-to-be-charged-over-fresh-fra-NV_197773.
- ↑ "Kampala City Land Board chairperson remanded over fraud and forgery charges" (in en). 2024-12-08. https://tmafrica.co.ug/news/kampala-city-land-board-chairperson-remanded-over-fraud-and-forgery-charges.
- ↑ "Uganda hailed on solutions to continental challenges" (in en). https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/uganda-hailed-on-solutions-to-continental-cha-NV_119313.