Kateregga Joel
Kateregga Joel is a Senior Associate at Muhoozi & Co. Advocates Uganda specializing in telecommunications, media, and technology law. His in-depth understanding of this rapidly evolving sector has made him a valued advisor to technology companies and telecom operators.
Kateregga advises on regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, and commercial agreements in the TMT sector. His practice encompasses telecommunications regulations, data protection, e-commerce, and technology transfers.
He has successfully represented clients before Uganda's Communications Commission and in commercial negotiations with technology partners. Kateregga's practical understanding of both legal and technical aspects enables him to provide strategic advice that addresses the complex challenges facing technology businesses.
Kateregga is actively involved in policy discussions on digital regulations and frequently speaks at industry events. He contributes to various publications on technology law developments and is committed to promoting digital innovation in Uganda.
East African Law Society
Uganda Law Society
Law Society of Kenya (Associate Member)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Africa Branch)
Advocate of the High Court of Uganda
Right of audience before the East African Court of Justice
Born and raised in Kenya, Uganda, Kateregga Joel showed early interest in legal studies. He received his primary education at St. Mary's Academy in Kenya before attending the prestigious Makerere High School. He demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, serving as a prefect and excelling in debate competitions across East Africa.
Kateregga Joel has maintained strong ties to his cultural heritage and community. He is actively involved in the preservation of traditional Ugandan customs and has established scholarship programs for underprivileged youth in rural Uganda. Additionally, he serves as a mentor for young professionals in Kenya's emerging legal market.
Before joining Muhoozi & Co. Advocates, Kateregga Joel built a solid foundation of legal experience across East Africa. He began his career at the Kenyan firm Ndegwa & Partners in Nairobi, where he specialized in corporate law. Later, he gained valuable experience at the Uganda Development Bank, advising on legal frameworks for infrastructure projects across the region. This diverse background has given his a unique perspective on legal challenges in the African context.
MTN Uganda - Advised on regulatory compliance for the expansion of mobile money services across rural Uganda, securing necessary approvals from the Bank of Uganda and Uganda Communications Commission (2021).
East African Breweries Limited - Assisted in the acquisition of a majority stake in Serengeti Breweries of Tanzania, handling due diligence and negotiating terms for this cross-border transaction valued at USD 60 million (2020).
Kenya Commercial Bank - Represented in its expansion into the Ugandan market through the acquisition of key banking assets, coordinating regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions (2019).
- The Council of the Ugandan Bar and Law Society
- Board Member, East African Law Society
- The Board of Representatives, Makerere University Law School
- Trustee, Uganda Law Reform Commission
- Chairperson, Kenya Association of Women Lawyers
- Member, Kenya-Uganda Business Council
Constitutional Reform in East Africa: Comparative Approaches (East African Law Journal, 2021)
The Legal Framework for Technological Innovation in Uganda (Kenya Law Review, 2020)
Cross-Border Investments in the East African Community: Legal Challenges and Opportunities (African Business Law Digest, 2019)
Resource Extraction and Indigenous Rights: A Kenyan Perspective (Journal of African Legal Studies, 2018)
Several articles in the East African Law Weekly and other regional legal periodicals