Tag Archives: Justice

The Nwoya Chief Magistrate’s Court on Monday convened its District Chain-Link Committee (DCC) meeting for the third quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing together key justice sector actors to enhance coordination and improve service delivery across the district. The meeting drew participation from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, …

Kampala– The Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, was on Monday morning officially ushered into his chambers at the Supreme Court in a ceremony marked by prayer, reflection, and celebration. Chief Justice Flavian Zeija (File photo) The event, held at the Supreme Court, carried deep symbolic significance as the head of the Judiciary formally took his seat at the nation’s highest …

Kampala — Uganda’s Chief Justice, Flavian Zeija, has introduced a new justice delivery approach through the rollout of mobile courts, a move designed to extend judicial services to hard-to-reach communities across the country. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija. The initiative is backed by newly issued guidelines titled The Constitution (Operation of Mobile Courts) (Practice) Directions, 2026, which were officially gazetted …

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 — A major step toward strengthening healthcare access and human rights within Uganda’s Criminal Justice System was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of the Health Rights Committee and the launch of its Terms of Reference by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at Protea Skyz Hotel in Kampala. Members of the Committee The newly constituted Committee brings together top leadership …

Uganda’s Constitutional Court has nullified the controversial Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022, in a landmark decision that is already reshaping the country’s legal and political landscape.The law, introduced by Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko and passed by Parliament in September 2022, had become one of the most debated legal instruments governing digital expression in Uganda. Its annulment raises critical questions …

Kampala– On Monday, the Judiciary announced the reappointment of Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Musota as Chief Inspector of Courts for another three years term. Justice Stephen Musota (Courtesy photo) According to the statement dated 9th March 2026, the Hon. Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, re-appointed Hon. Mr.Justice Stephen Musota (JSC) as the Chief Inspector of Courts effective 25 January …

Kampala-A total of 135 lawyers have been formally enrolled as Advocates of the Courts of Judicature in a ceremony presided over by the Acting Chief Registrar, HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall in Kampala. One of the enrolled lawyers receiving a certificate. Describing the occasion as a blessing, HW Lamunu said the milestone would not …

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- A team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has met with Flavian Zeija to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving access to justice and advancing judicial reforms in Uganda. Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija with a delegation from UNDP The meeting, held on Friday at the Court of Appeal building in Kampala, brought together UNDP officials led by Resident …