“Despite the presence of many anti-corruption institutions, Ugandans have little hope that corruption cases are handled fairly,” Nanyanzi noted. Up to 41% of Ugandans believe that the judicial system and the police do not treat corruption perpetrators fairly, according to new findings from a Twaweza report released on Friday (1st August) via the X Space platform. […]
Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija described Justice Langa as a “hardworking woman” who consistently excels under pressure. Thugs Disguise as NRM Supporters to Rob People in Kampala-21 Arrested The Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has hailed Lady Justice Sarah Langa Siu for her unwavering dedication, integrity, and outstanding contribution to Ugandan’s judiciary. This was […]
The Hon. Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny Dollo, emphasized the Judiciary’s commitment to increasing access to justice through the expansion of its physical presence. Mother Goes Into Hiding After Abandoning P2 Girl at School The Judiciary of Uganda has operationalized five additional High Court Circuits Entebbe, Kumi, Lugazi, Patongo, and Wakiso bringing the total number […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday appointed the new Deputy Chief Justice, Justice of the Supreme Court, eight Justices of the Court of Appeal and 21 Judges of the High Court in acting capacity into the Judiciary Service for a period of two years from the date of assumption of duty. In the same vein, […]
The Judiciary has deployed 25 newly appointed judicial officers and transferred 45 others, including Registrars and Magistrates, in an effort to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery across various courts nationwide. In a press statement issued on Saturday, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo welcomed the deployments and transfers, describing them as part of the […]
The Judiciary is seeking a new Deputy Chief Justice in preparation for the coming retirement of Justice Richard Buteera who has been holding the second highest office in the institution since 2020. Buteera is expected to clock the mandatory retirement age of 70 years for Court of Appeal Justices / Constitutional Court in April 2025 and will leave […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday commissioned the newly built Supreme Court and Court of Appeal buildings at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala. During the commissioning, President Museveni congratulated the Judiciary and the government of Uganda for funding and putting up the two modern structures. “This was all done with the government money. It was […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the judicial officers to be transparent if they want to sustain their careers. The President also warned them to avoid misusing the power they have and spoiling their future by getting tempted into taking shortcuts. He made the remarks on Thursday while presiding over the swearing-in of 11 newly appointed […]