Tag Archives: Judiciary

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant development, President Yoweri Museveni is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Judiciary Twin-Tower on the 9th. The twin-tower project, a testament to architectural prowess and efficient management, has been overseen by Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, who successfully led its completion within a record …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary finalised preparations for the 2024 Annual Judges Conference scheduled to take place starting on Monday 5th February 2024 up to Thursday 8th February 2024 at Serena Hotel in Kampala under the theme: “A People-Centered Approach to Justice.” The conference will attract Justices of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The  Judiciary has organized a national annual court open day in a bid to bring judicial services access closer to the people. The event is for all the judicial officers to interact with the public to learn more about court processes and also receive …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary to the Judiciary outlined key priorities for the coming year, emphasizing the completion of ongoing court structures, including those for the Supreme and Court of Appeal, Soroti and Rukungiri High Courts, and the chief magistrates’ courts in Budaka and Alebtong …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Registrar, Her Worship (HW) Rosemary Bareebe, early this week presided over the enrollment ceremony of 130 advocates at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala. On representing the Chief Registrar, Bareebe emphasised the need to “stay on course” by exhibiting high discipline, improvement, and learning. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Judges and Magistrates across the East African Community member states to establish uniform standards and best practices for the efficient delivery of justice, emphasizing the shared social and cultural bonds that transcend physical boundaries imposed by colonial legacies. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera and Principle Judge Dr. Flavian Nzeija have warned the newly appointed High Court judges against incompetence. They asked those who find the job stressful to quit early enough or face the boot. Closing this week’s induction, Justice Buteera singled …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Newly appointed High Court registrars have been called upon to assist the judiciary in reducing the backlog and ensure timely dispensation of justice. According to the Chief Registrar, Sarah Langa Siu, the judiciary currently faces a backlog of 43,617 cases that have been in …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, has expressed concern about corruption tendencies reported within the judiciary, particularly at the chief magistrate’s courts. He raised these concerns while closing a nine-day induction training for newly recruited chief magistrates at Collin Hotel in Mukono. Justice Buteera …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE IDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny – Dollo, has by letter dated 28th August 2023, assigned Ag. Registrar Magistrates Affairs and Data Management, His Worship Eremye Jumire James Mawanda as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Judiciary. “In exercise of the powers conferred …