Kampala, Uganda – Kizito Enock, a prominent administrative officer at the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has resigned with immediate effect citing credible threats to his life, institutional neglect and what he describes as a toxic culture of silence and exploitation.
Kizito, who served as Personal Assistant to the CEO, Clerk to Council, Head of Protocol and Chief Scheduler for the Radical New Bar (RNB) President Isaac Ssemakadde, announced his resignation through a public notice and a series of emotionally charged posts on X (formerly Twitter).
His statement paints a disturbing picture of life inside one of Uganda’s most prestigious legal bodies and is sparking fierce public debate.
“This system doesn’t protect its own, it feeds on them!” posted Enock.
According to Kizito’s official resignation letter, the tipping point came after enduring credible personal security threats directly linked to his official duties.
He accuses the ULS of failing to acknowledge or act on these threats despite months of internal communication.
“I’ve raised these concerns since February 1st, 2025 and I have receipts, chats and evidence,” he wrote in a follow-up post.
The resignation took effect on April 21, 2025, at the ULS headquarters in Kampala, where Kizito had been serving in multiple sensitive roles.
This isn’t just about one employee stepping down. Kizito’s revelations peel back the curtain on a system allegedly built on exploitation, silence and indifference at the heart of Uganda’s legal governance. Even more alarming is his claim that no public show of solidarity or condemnation came from the leadership despite months of warning.
“Didn’t I as an employee of ULS deserve at least a gesture of solidarity a statement condemning what I’ve been subjected to?” he asked publicly.
He also openly challenged attempts to suppress his voice.
“More threats to delete my tweets won’t change my mind… I’m simply exercising my right of expression.”
The fallout affects far more than just Kizito. With responsibilities tied to governance, reform planning, protocol and leadership, his exit leaves a significant vacuum at ULS. It also raises concerns for other employees who may be silently enduring similar conditions.
The controversy now threatens to engulf the Radical New Bar (RNB) Vision 2060 initiative, which Kizito has bluntly labeled a “scam.” That claim could disrupt one of the most ambitious reform campaigns in Uganda’s legal space.
Kizito’s departure follows a pattern of internal pleas allegedly ignored for months. He says the leadership was aware of his fears dating back to February 2025 but did nothing to publicly acknowledge, protect or support him.
“I’m not a politician. I’m not chasing clout. I’m just a young person in the profession who has served this Bar faithfully… now choosing to shed light on what I’ve silently endured,” he added.
ULS, the very institution tasked with protecting the ethical and professional integrity of Uganda’s legal practitioners is now on the defensive. Kizito’s bold move not only exposes a potential culture of silence and abandonment but challenges the moral foundation of how the legal system operates behind closed doors.
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