Sandra Ainebyoona.
Kampala, Uganda: The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Uganda, acting in accordance with Article 148 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, has recently announced a series of appointments to key positions within the country’s judicial system. These appointments, which include deputy registrars, magistrates, and administrative staff, aim to ensure the continued smooth functioning of the judiciary.
Under the provisions of Article 148, the JSC is mandated to appoint judicial officers at various levels of the judiciary service. The latest appointments include five Deputy Registrars, one Assistant Registrar, one Chief Magistrate, one Principal Magistrate Grade One, and two Senior Magistrates Grade One in acting capacity. Additionally, two Magistrates Grade One have been appointed on probation.
The rationale behind these appointments varies, with some aimed at replacing judicial officers who have been recently promoted to higher positions within the judicial service. Others are filling vacancies created by the early retirement of a judicial officer, while some are intended to replace newly appointed officers who did not take up their positions.
Among the newly appointed acting Deputy Registrars are Mutatiina Natukunda Angella, Nkwasibwe Ivan, Kinobe Binega Rogers, Aisia Suzanne Musooli, and Arinaitwe Goretti. Komugisha Juliet has been appointed as the Acting Assistant Registrar, while HW Seruwo Benjamin Martin takes on the role of Acting Chief Magistrate. HW Jatiko Winnie Nankya has been appointed as the Acting Principal Magistrate Grade One, and HW Kasule Sumaya Rutahirwe and HW Kaibei Cherotich have been appointed as Acting Senior Magistrates Grade One.
In addition to judicial appointments, the JSC has also made staff appointments in accordance with Article 148A of the Constitution. These appointments include five Senior Personal Secretaries, one Personal Secretary, five Court Clerks/Interpreters, 65 Process Servers, and 22 Office Attendants.
These appointments signify the commitment of Uganda’s judiciary to ensuring a well-functioning legal system that upholds the rule of law and serves the needs of the people. They reflect a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of justice and accountability in the nation.
The new appointees are expected to contribute to the ongoing efforts to strengthen and streamline the judicial process in Uganda, ultimately serving the interests of justice and the citizens of the country.
