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Kampala- The leadership of the Judiciary, headed by the Chief Justice, Flavian Zeija, on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, to discuss funding requirements for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija (Courtesy photo) The meeting, held at the Court of Appeal building in …

Kampala– The Judiciary in Uganda has announced a major shift to a fully paperless court system, with all courts set to adopt electronic processes under the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) effective June 1, 2026. Chief Justice Flavian Zeija. (Courtesy photo) According to the administrative circular dated February 17, 2026, signed by Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, the …

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, today officially opened a one-day intensive training programme on advanced legal research for Magistrates Grade One (Research) at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall, reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to strengthening research capacity as a cornerstone of quality adjudication. Principal judge, Jane Frances Abodo (in middle) with Justice Mike Chibita (Left)  In her …

Munyonyo, Kampala — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Judiciary to place judicial wellness at the centre of justice delivery, arguing that the physical, mental and ethical wellbeing of judicial officers is critical to effective case management, faster dispute resolution and national stability. Vice President, Hon. Jessica Alupo being welcomed by Chief Justice and Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo. …

Kampala– The Judiciary has established eight Court of Appeal Circuits across the country in a major reform aimed at taking appellate justice closer to the people, reducing case backlog, shortening appeal timelines, and lowering the cost of accessing justice. Justices of Appeal in black Gowns. (Courtesy photo) The new circuits include; Arua, Fort Portal, Gulu, Jinja, Masaka, Mbale, Mbarara and Mubende …

Kampala– The Judiciary has early this week, resumed its bi-weekly health aerobics sessions at the Judiciary Headquarters grounds in Kampala, reaffirming its commitment to staff wellness and productivity. Permanent Secretary to Judiciary, Dr. Pius Bigirimana and other Judicial officers participating in the aerobics. While welcoming participants, the Acting Chief Justice, Dr Flavian Zeija, reiterated an earlier position advanced by the …

Kampala– On Thursday evening , the Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, together with Justices of the Court of Appeal, the Acting Chief Registrar, HW Pamela Lamunu Ocaya, Registrars of the Court of Appeal, officers attached to the Chambers of the Deputy Chief Justice, the Principal Judge and the Acting Chief Registrar, as well as officers from the Registry of …

Kampala- The Outgoing Chief Justice of Uganda Alfonse Owiny Dollo Chigamoy, has thanked all those that have supported him throughout his Judicial Career. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo (Courtesy photo) Dollo whose term in office elapsed last night, upon clocking 70 years, the mandatory age to retire from Judiciary service. At the hand over ceremony held at Judiciary headquarters in …

KAMPALA– The Judiciary on Friday concluded its Mediation Performance Review Meeting at the Court of Appeal Building Conference Hall, bringing together judicial officers, accredited mediators, registrars, and magistrates from across the country. Former Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera Closing the meeting on behalf of the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Richard Buteera, Deputy Chief Justice Emeritus, commended participants for their active …

KAMPALA-Some members of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) council, have expressed disatisfaction with the endless litigations in several courts of law against the Association’s leadership which is said to have been one of the inconveniences that have delayed work in Ssemakadde’s regime. Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde Kimaze It should remembered that on Thursday, ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde lost …