Judiciary: The Republic of Uganda

Independent, Competent, Trusted and Accountable

Our Mission is to be an independent, competent, trusted and accountable Judiciary that administers justice to all. Our vision is Justice for all. Theme for the year 2026, is Judicial wellbeing and wellness for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery of Justice....

Judicial Service Commission Annual Stakeholders’ Forum

(L-R): Hon. Justice Dr Singiza (Chairman, JSC), Hon. Justice Kazibwe(Deputy Chief Justice), Hon. Justice Dr. Zeija(Chief Justice), Mr Mayanja (Attorney General), Hon. Lady Justice Abodo (Principal Judge) at the Judicial Service Commission Annual Stakeholders’ Forum ....

Third Joint Retreat for Appellate Justices

(L-R): Hon. Justice Buteera (Deputy Chief Justice - Emeritus), Hon. Justice Kazibwe (Deputy Chief Justice), Hon. Justice Dr. Zeija(Chief Justice), Hon. Mike Chibita (Chairperson, Judicial Training Council), Hon. Justice Prof. Khaukha at the Joint Retreat hosted in Kalangala organized by the Judicial Training Institute....

ADR Registry Completes Eastern Region Activation to Boost Court-Annexed Mediation

The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Registry has successfully concluded a two-day regional activation across Eastern Uganda, engaging more than 70 court-accredited mediators, judicial officers and justice sector stakeholders in a renewed drive to strengthen court-annexed mediation and expand access to justice.…

Chief Registrar Champions Professionalism as Support Officers Are Tipped On Leadership and Institutional Excellence

Private Legal Secretaries, Personal Assistants and staff of the Judiciary’s Communications and Public Relations Registry have undergone a professional development engagement aimed at strengthening their capacity to effectively support judicial leadership and enhance institutional communication.…

UCLF Team Pays Courtesy Call On Deputy Chief Justice, Explores Collaboration On ADR and Access to Justice

A team from the Uganda Christian Lawyers’ Fraternity (UCLF) today paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, at the Court of Appeal in Kampala to update him on the fraternity’s programmes and explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing access to justice.…

Partial Success Recorded in Mediation of the Umukuuka Leadership Dispute in The Bugisu Cultural Institution

Mediation of the long-standing Umukuuka leadership dispute within the Inzu ya Masaaba enters Day II today, on an upbeat note, following a largely successful third session held yesterday, at the High Court in Mbale.…

Third Joint Retreat for Appellate Justices Ends with Renewed Commitment to Judicial Excellence, Innovation and Wellbeing

The Third Joint Retreat for Justices of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal has concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthen appellate justice through improved case management, responsible adoption of technology, enhanced collegiality and greater attention to judicial wellbeing.…

IAWJ-UC Continues Roll-Out of Gender-Responsive Adjudication Training for Judicial Officers

The International Association of Women Judges–Uganda Chapter (IAWJ-UC), in partnership with the Judiciary and with support from UN Women through the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Gender Justice Platform, has commenced a two-day Gender-Responsive Adjudication (GRA) training for magistrates from the Northern Region at the Supreme Court Building in Kampala.…

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