Sam Mayanja
Sam Mayanja (born 1959) is a Ugandan lawyer and politician who has been appointed by President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni as Attorney General for the period 2026–2031. He served as State minister for Lands where he handled land matters across the country and resolved land conflicts in different parts of Uganda.[1][2][3][4] He served as the principal partner of Sam Mayanja Company Advocates with his main focus on the banking and financial sector, and was a co-founder of the Kampala Associated Advocates law firm in Uganda.[5][3]
Education and background
[edit]Sam Mayanja was born in Kiyindya, Mityana district in central Uganda. Mayanja started his educational career in Mityana primary school, and moved to Lubiri Secondary School, and later Buddo Secondary School. He joined Makerere University law school to pursue his law degree, he later enrolled for a post graduate study at the Law Development Centre and later pursued a Master's degree in Law and legal practice from Makerere University.[3] He attained a Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership, Management and Administration from Northwestern Christian University.[6]
Career
[edit]Mayanja served as a lecturer at Law Development Centre from 1977 to 1981, and served as bank secretary at Uganda Development bank from 1989 to 1999. He also served at United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) as the Legal Advisor for the Transcontinental Highway from Lagos to Mombasa, legal consultant at the World Bank, Northern Corridor and Transit Organization, and has also lectured at Uganda Christian University. He is a lecturer at Nkumba University. He is a member of Uganda Law Society and East Africa Law Society.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Mayanja is a Pentecostal Christian who often visits churches around Kampala and preaches the word of God.[3]
Accomplishments
[edit]Mayanja in his work as Minister for Lands cancelled fradulently acquired land titles in Kakumiro district, halted illegal land fees to protect residents of Kassanda district and resolved land conflicts in Wakiso district.[6]
Controversy
[edit]He has been sued by Kabaka of Buganda legal team for land matters regarding Mailo land systems in the Buganda Kingdom.[3][7][8][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Namujuzi, Rebecca. "Minister Sam Mayanja Orders Residents to Reclaim Land in Nansana". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ^ "Museveni unveils new Cabinet, retains Nabbanja, Alupo and Janet in key reshuffle". Monitor. 2026-05-26. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ^ a b c d e f "Dr Sam Mayanja: Biography, Family and Wife". Flash Uganda Media. 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ^ "New Attorney General Sam Mayanja vows to 'bulldoze' Judiciary; wants temporary judges appointed to clear backlog". Pulse Uganda. 2026-06-11. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ^ "Sam Mayanja". Advisory Excellence. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ^ a b Matovu, Muhamadi. "Nile Post contributor Sam Mayanja attains doctorate in leadership, administration". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ^ URN (2025-03-12). "Kabaka to sue minister Sam Mayanja over Kaazi land". The Observer Media Ltd. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ^ "Kabaka to sue Minister Mayanja over Kaazi land". Monitor. 2025-03-12. Retrieved 2026-06-14.