Press Release

Uganda's Justice and Law Order Sector Ranked 49th

10th, October 2013
The global competitiveness report for the period of 2012/2013 has ranked Uganda's Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS) 49th out of 144 countries. Last year(2011/2012), Uganda was the 54th position. The ratings consider the efficiency of the sector, legal independence and public confidence in JLOS institutions.    Read More »

Dr. Ssali Case set for November

9th, October 2013
Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate, Her Worship Olive Kazaarwe on Monday October 7, 2013 adjourned  the ruling of a case in which  Dr. Edward Ssali and his team, are accused of causing the death of a patient a one Ms. Mercy Ayiru out of negligence have a case to answer to November  6, 2013. Read More »

MOJCA in Contracts Management Sensitization Drive

2nd, October 2013
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional\r\nAffairs with support from the Justice, Law and Order Sector on Friday September\r\n27, 2013 conducted a sensitization workshop on management of government\r\ncontracts and legal proceedings for local governments in Eastern Uganda.Read More »

Judiciary to Launch Anti- Corruption Plan for Action.

30th, September 2013
The Courts of Judicature on the 4th of October, launched the Judiciary Anti- Corruption Plan for Action.  The Ceremony was be presided over by the Chairperson of the Judicial Integrity Committee; Hon. Justice Jotham Tumwesigye. The launch took place at Kabira Country Club starting at 2 pm in the afternoon. Read More »

Civil Division of the High Court Gets New Head

30th, September 2013
Hon. Justice Vincent Zehurikize, who has been the head of High Court Civil Division, has been transferred to Mbarara High Court circuit pending his retirement due in three months after clocking the mandatory retirement age of 65. Read More »

Balton Uganda Limited Sues Bolton International Limited

19th, September 2013
The Commercial Court in Kampala on Monday 23rd September, 2013 heard a case, between two rival agricultural inputs firms Balton Uganda Limited and Bolton International Limited. Balton claimed that Bolton duped the public into believing that they are part of Balton, which it contends has injured their business. Read More »

Thirty Day High Court Criminal Session in Kasese

17th, September 2013
The Resident Judge of the High Court at Fort Portal, Hon. Justice Dan Akiiki Kiiza has decried the high level of moral degeneration, especially the increase in sexual crimes in Kasese District.Read More »

Hon. Lady Justice Dr. Esther Kisakye New NAWJ-U President.

16th, September 2013
Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Lady Justice Dr. Esther Kisakye was elected as the new president of  of the National Association of Women Judges in Uganda. Hon. Lady Justice Dr. Esther Kisakye was elected during the general meeting at Silver Springs Hotel. Read More »