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Retiring Top Court Judge Dr. Egonda Ntende Calls Out Uganda Judiciary for Aiding NUP Mufumbiro’s Prosecution-WHO TREATS GRIEVING ORPHANS THAT WAY?

Retiring Top Court Judge Dr Egonda Ntende Calls Out Uganda

By Mulengera Reporters The soon-retiring Court of Appeal Judge, Dr. Fredrick Steven Martins Egonda Ntende used the Thursday session the Ugandan judiciary leadership organized to celebrate his accomplishments and see him off (having clocked 70), to call upon fellow Judicial Officers to stop their cowardice and stand firm while speaking truth to power.   Ntende, who a delegation from Makerere’s …

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Uganda’s Monica Mugenyi Sworn In As COMESA Appellate Court Judge

Uganda’s Monica Mugenyi Sworn In As COMESA Appellate Court Judge

Viewers: 90,002 By Spy Uganda The Chairperson of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Authority, H.E. William Samoei Ruto, today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of judges to the COMESA Court of Justice (CCJ) at State House in Nairobi. The event was attended by members of the Judiciary, Cabinet Secretaries, Senior Government officials, and representatives from …

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Principal Judge Abodo Leads Court Open Day in Rakai to Strengthen Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

Principal Judge Abodo Leads Court Open Day in Rakai to

Rakai– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has today presided over a Court Open Day at the Rakai District Headquarters Grounds, reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to enhancing access to justice and intensifying the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo arriving at Rakai on Monday. Held under the theme “Justice Begins with You: Report Gender-Based …

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Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo Commends Judicial Officers Serving in Hard-to-Reach Areas

Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo Commends Judicial Officers Serving in

Gulu, Uganda — The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has commended judicial and non-judicial officers working in hard-to-reach areas for their resilience and dedication to delivering justice under challenging conditions. Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo During her tour of the Gulu High Court Circuit, Justice Abodo inspected Atiak Magistrate’s Court, Amuru Magistrate’s Court, and Nwoya Chief Magistrate’s Court, …

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Principal Judge Emphasizes Role of ADR in Reducing Litigation and Boosting Investment

Principal Judge Emphasizes Role of ADR in Reducing Litigation and

Makerere, Kampala- The Principal Judge, Jane Frances Abodo, has emphasized the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in easing the burden of prolonged court cases and improving access to justice in Uganda. Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo addressing the students (courtesy photo) She noted that lengthy litigation places a heavy financial strain on litigants, who must bear the costs of …

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Principal Judge Abodo Meets Judicial Officers Association Leaders, Emphasizes Welfare and Leadership

Principal Judge Abodo Meets Judicial Officers Association Leaders Emphasizes Welfare

The Jane Frances Abodo, Principal Judge of Judiciary of Uganda, yesterday held a meeting with members of the Executive and Secretariat of the Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA) at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala. Principal judge and UJOA President Olive Kazaarwe The meeting focused on leadership development, staff welfare, and strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary administration and judicial officers. Justice …

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Principal Judge Abodo Pledges Support to Strengthen International Crimes Division

Principal Judge Abodo Pledges Support to Strengthen International Crimes Division

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, today paid a courtesy visit to the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court at Lourdel Road, Nakasero, describing the engagement as a “listening tour” aimed at strengthening the Division’s working environment and operational capacity. Principal judge, Jane Frances Abodo (3rd right) with Judicial officers at ICD. (Courtesy photo) Addressing judicial …

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Principal judge Pays visit to Anti-corruption Division of High Court

Principal judge Pays visit to Anti corruption Division of High Court

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court, where she reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to firm case management, judicial independence, staff wellness, and adequate resourcing for specialised courts. Principal judge, Jane Frances Abodo (courtesy photo) Justice Abodo was received by the Head of the Division, …

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Betty Kamya dumped  , as Museveni appoints High Court Judge as the New IGG

Betty Kamya dumped as Museveni appoints High Court Judge

KAMPALA– The appointment was announced Tuesday by Deputy Presidential Press Secretary Kirunda Faruk, confirming that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has entrusted her with one of the country’s most critical accountability roles. Lady Justice Naluzze Betala , the new IGG.(Courtesy photo) “H.E @KagutaMuseveni, in exercise of his constitutional powers, has appointed Hon. Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General …

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