Tag Archives: Judiciary

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Pius Bigirimana on Tuesday said that the completion of court buildings across the country will save the judiciary at least Shs9.973 billion in rent, now that construction is back on course. Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary to the Judiciary, blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has registered an increase of  sh2 billion in non tax revenue through the online filing of cases through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System -ECCMIS. The automated system tracks all aspects of a case life cycle from initial filing through disposition …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary is considering setting aside funds specifically for the trial of Thomas Kwoyelo, a former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander. The Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija, revealed this during the launch of the Judicial Bench Book on the Criminal Adjudication of International Crimes …

Museveni appoints 6 Court Registrars in acting capacity Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed six High Court Registrars in acting capacities. Those appointed according to a statement issued by the Judiciary on Monday evening are Pamela Lamunu Ocaya, Prossy Katushabe, James Ereemye Jumire Mawanda, Prossy Katushabe, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni says the Judiciary should be supported to expand the use of alternative dispute resolution in conflict resolution. According to Museveni, the inclusion of alternative dispute-resolution mechanisms will rejuvenate the traditional ways of resolving conflicts. Museveni notes that traditional conflict resolution techniques such as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force and Judiciary have been ranked the least trusted institutions in Uganda. This is regarding upholding the rule of law and supporting the exercise of civil liberties. This was revealed in the new civic space index report 2022 which indicated that 73% …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Litigants have been warned against causing disorder and lawlessness in court. This follows Thursday’s incident in which businessman Hamis Kiggundu and his rowdy supporters stormed out of a pre-hearing session. Kiggundu stormed out of the Supreme Court presided over by Lady Justice Elizabeth Musoke demanding …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has revealed plans to re-gazette magisterial areas in a bid to bring services closer to the people. This was revealed by the Principal Judge Dr Flavian Zeija while officiating at the Nabweru Chief Magistrates Court Open Day. During the open day, the Judiciary …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Principal Judge Dr Flavian Zeija has emphasized the importance of providing specific dates for case decisions. He said this during the swearing-in ceremony of four newly appointed Deputy Registrars, six Assistant Registrars, and five Chief Magistrates at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala Wednesday. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The judiciary has interdicted its driver Stanley Kisambira. Kisambira was arrested last week and charged with hate speech after an audio clip went viral. In the clip, Kisambira is heard saying that he would cause suicide and kill his principal and bodyguard and himself in …