Tag Archives: Backlog

Nabweru, Wakiso– The Wakiso High Court on Monday commenced its criminal session with a pre-session meeting that brought together justice sector stakeholders, local leaders, and religious leaders at the court premises in Nabweru. Wakiso High Court Judicial officers and other stakeholders. The meeting was presided over by the Head of Circuit, Lady Justice Sarah Langa Siu, ahead of the session …

Mable- The Court of Appeal has begun a two-day criminal session in Mbale, with 30 appeals scheduled for hearing in a move aimed at improving access to justice and reducing case backlog in eastern Uganda. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire being welcomed at Mbale High Court. The session was flagged off by Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, a Justice of the Court of Appeal …

Kampala– The Judiciary has supported the Magistrates Courts Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing that increasing the civil jurisdiction of Chief Magistrates and Magistrates would significantly reduce the case backlog currently burdening the High Court. Her worship Pamela Ocaya Lamunu, the Acting Chief Registrar. In a written presentation to Parliament’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Acting Chief Registrar Lamunu Pamella Ocaya said …