Kampala International University Law Journal

Volume 8, Issue 1 (2026)

KIULJ Volume 8 Issue 1 10 Articles

Volume 8, Issue 1 (2026)

December 2025 Volume 8 Issue 1

ISSN: 2519-9501 (Online) Publisher: Kampala International University (KIU)

Table of Contents

Articles in this Edition

1

Building resilient climate: EAC legal responses to climate change as a pathway to sustainable development

Tshimangadzo Oscar Magadze, George Mulingi Mugabe, Paul Atagamen Aidonojie, Natukunda Mastulah, Muyinga Samuel Pages 1-15

2

Right of nature in Africa: Assessing the feasibility of granting legal personhood to rivers and forests

Collins Ekpenisi, Amos Godfrey Atim, Olawumi Odeyinka-Apantaku, Adelowo Stephen Asonibare, Ntale Rogers Pages 16-34

3

The Red Sea Dilemma: Implications of the ICJ decision in Bolivia v. Chile for Ethiopia's claim to Assab

Abebew Sisay Alemnow Pages 35-55

4

Reconfiguring corporate governance in Uganda: Legal perspectives on adaptation to digital innovation

Nicholas Mutegyeki, Valentine Tebi Mbeli, Godswill Owoche Antai Pages 56-73

5

The international statehood: An Africanist perspective in contemporary times

Sylvanus Gbendazhi Barnabas Pages 74-93

6

Reimagining mental health rights protection in Nigeria: Legal and institutional dimensions

Olaitan O. Olusegun, Lawrence Olawoye Taiwo Pages 94-112

7

Strengthening environmental justice through anti-corruption governance in africa: An insight from nigeria and uganda

Olalekan Moyosore Lalude, Olawunmi Opeyemi Obisesan, Daniel Oluwadayo Akindipe, Yasein Hassan M. Osman, Ahmed Mohamed Pages 113-130

8

Legal and institutional dimensions of corruption in Africa: Implications for sustainable development

Maria Edet Umo, Mohammed Hassan Jammaa, Richard A Akwagiobe, Akor I Ondale Pages 131-144

9

Legal and institutional frameworks for combating climate change and promoting sustainable development: An African perspective

Balarabe A. Haruna, Kisubi Esther, Bukiya Gilbert, Lukoma Ronald, Nyapid Brenda Pages 145-161

10

The role of cultural education in shaping succession laws in Nigeria: Bridging tradition and modernity

Andrew Ikhayere Imiefoh, Evis Garunja Pages 162-179