We are absolutely overjoyed to announce that our visionary Founder and CEO, Linda Bonyo, has been presented with a distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award by the Uganda Law Society.
The award was officially presented in Kampala, Uganda, on March 12, 2026, by the President of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac K. Ssemakadde, S.C.
A Powerful Citation of Impact
This prestigious honor is a testament to Linda's relentless dedication to shaping the future of jurisprudence on the continent. The official citation on the award beautifully encapsulates the scope of her contribution:
"In recognition of your remarkable contributions to digital law, technology policy, and the advancement of innovation and regulatory dialogue across Africa."
For the entire team at Lawyers Hub, this award confirms what we see every day: Linda is not just a leader; she is an architect of Africa's digital rule of law.
Bridging the Gap: The Vision for Lawyers Hub
The journey to this award began with a realization. In her acceptance speech, Linda reflected on founding Lawyers Hub in late 2017. Following the Kenyan elections, she observed a critical expertise gap. While the nation discussed digital evidence, few legal professionals actually understood the technology at its core.
Linda set out to fill that void, formally establishing Lawyers Hub in 2018. Drawing inspiration from hubs like Station F in France, she began traveling the continent to build capacity, making sure lawyers were not left behind as AI, data policies, and digital identity became central to society.
Grace Under Pressure: Building Policy from a Hospital Bed
What makes this achievement truly remarkable—and what Linda spoke about most movingly—is the sheer resilience that has underpinned her success. In 2021, in the middle of Lawyers Hub’s rapid growth, Linda was diagnosed with blood cancer.
She shared that many of the milestones listed in her career citation were achieved despite grueling medical treatments.
The Africa Data Policy Framework: Linda recounted drafting this landmark framework—the only comprehensive data governing policy for the continent—from her hospital bed in India. She attended critical policy meetings while undergoing chemotherapy, illustrating an unparalleled commitment to public service.
The UN General Assembly: When Linda spoke at the UNGA for the first time, she arrived straight from a hospital bed. She stood before presidents and ministers to advocate for startups and small businesses, highlighting that technology was already being weaponized against African interests by major Western tech firms.
Her message was clear: whatever is in your heart, there is grace and strength sufficient to do it, even when you are strange or different.
A Call to "Show Up": Mentorship and the Next Generation
Linda dedicated a significant portion of her speech to empowering other women. She urged women professionals to stop letting self-doubt, societal pressure, or cosmetic concerns keep them from the table.
Quoting an early mentor, Joy Mdivo, she humorously but sharply reminded women that they must always look ready so they don’t miss opportunities to speak. “Show up and occupy that space,” she urged. “Don’t think about your accent; you’re going to learn on the way up.”
She concluded with a challenge to established women leaders: be an alliance, open doors, and don’t be gatekeepers. Echoing Michelle Obama, she stated:
"When a door is open for you, don’t shut it, put your foot in there and make sure other women who are doing this work are actually public intellectual influencers."
Looking Ahead
This award is not an endpoint for Linda; it is an affirmation to continue pushing boundaries. The whole Lawyers Hub family extends its deepest gratitude to the Uganda Law Society for recognizing Linda’s tireless efforts.
We are so proud to serve under her leadership. Please join us in congratulating Linda Bonyo on this magnificent, lifetime achievement.
Join Us in Nairobi
As mentioned by Linda in her speech, the conversation continues. We invite you to join us for the 7th Edition of the Africa Law Tech Festival, happening in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 9th and 10th. Let’s continue to make the digital age work for Africa.
