Tag Archives: Judiciary

Kampala– The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary (PS/SJ), Dr Pius Bigirimana, has received the Responsible Investment Global Award (2025–2026) in recognition of his role in championing judicial reforms in Uganda. Permanent Secretary Dr. Pius Bigirimana receiving his award. The award was formally handed over by officials from Public Opinions, led by Mr Adam Buyinza, at the Judiciary headquarters. The accolade …

Judicial officers and staff from across Kampala and the surrounding metropolitan area gathered earlier this evening for the Judiciary’s routine wellness session, marked by lively aerobics and renewed focus on physical fitness, internal communication, and staff recognition. Some of the Judicial officers during Aerobics. The session, held at the Judiciary Headquarters, continues to evolve into a key institutional activity aimed …

Kampala– The Acting Chief Registrar, HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, on Thursday presided over a high-level meeting of Registrars from various Registries and Divisions to review draft case targets for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Acting Chief Registrar Pamella Lamunu (courtesy photo) The meeting, held at the Supreme Court Building Conference Hall in Kampala, focused on aligning performance benchmarks to enhance efficiency …

Kampala- The Acting Chief Registrar, Her Worship (HW) Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, today hosted Ms. Ruth Mputeni, the Chief Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Officer of the Malawi Judiciary, at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala during a courtesy call held as part of Ms. Mputeni’s ongoing study tour. Welcoming the visiting official, HW Lamunu said the Ugandan Judiciary remains committed to openness, …

Mukono– The Judiciary Christian Fellowship (JCF) has elected its inaugural Executive Committee during a three-day prayer retreat held from March 20 to 22, 2026, in Mukono, marking a new phase in the Fellowship’s spiritual and organisational growth. Established on April 29, 2021, the Fellowship brought together judicial officers and Judiciary staff from across the country for the retreat, which focused …

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 …

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. …