Court Fees: What You Need to Know
11th September 2023 Kampala, Uganda – In a press briefing at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala High Court, the Chief Registrar, Her Worship Sarah Langa Siu, shed light on the often misunderstood topic of court…
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Uganda’s Deputy Chief Justice Warns Magistrates Against Corruption
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – The Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, Richard Buteera, has warned the newly recruited chief magistrates against engaging in corruption and urged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity…
Judicial Service Commission Fills Key Roles in the Judiciary
In a move aimed at bolstering the nation’s judicial system, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Uganda has made several key appointments to various positions within the judiciary. These appointments, in accordance with the Constitution, are set to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal service.
Supreme Court Justice Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye asks for early retirement.
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – Supreme Court Justice Dr. Esther Kitimbo Kisaakye’s unexpected retirement from the judiciary has stirred discussions and speculation about the circumstances surrounding her decision. Justice Kisaakye, who is mandated to…
New High Court Circuits Established as Principal Judge Deploys Acting Judges
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – In a move aimed at enhancing access to justice, the Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has deployed 11 recently appointed Acting Judges of the High Court. This deployment comes…
Chief Justice Appoints New Public Relations Officer for the Judiciary
Kampala, Uganda – The Chief Justice of Uganda, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, has announced the appointment of His Worship Ereemye Jumire James Mawanda as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Judiciary. The decision was…
Malawi Judiciary benchmarks Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Division
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – In a bid to bolster their respective efforts in combating financial crimes and corruption, a delegation of five officials from the Malawi Judiciary has embarked on a two-day benchmarking…
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala is moving
Kerry Howard Mwesigwa. Kampala, Uganda – The Anti-Corruption Court in Uganda is poised to relocate from its present Kololo location in Kampala. The move, set to take effect on October 1, 2023, is geared towards…
Getting justice should be as simple as you going to the well, Owiny-Dollo.
Kitgum, Uganda – The Chief Justice of Uganda has said that getting justice should be as simple as you going to the well or the borehole, underscoring the importance of a straightforward and accessible justice…
Funds Available for Magara Murder Case Trial, Judiciary Clarifies
Kampala, Uganda – In response to recent media reports suggesting a suspension of the trial for the suspects in the Susan Magara murder case due to a lack of funds, the judiciary has moved to…