HW Langa Sui(Chief Registrar) standing with Children at the Mayuge Chief Magistrate' s Court at the opening of the Children's Center
Mayuge Chief Magistrate's Court was a bevy of activities the Morning of August 18, 2022 with stakeholders including children from different walks of life all gathered to witness the launch of Busoga region’s first child-care centre.
The launch was presided over by the Chief Registrar, HW Sarah Langa Siu flanked by the Under Secretary, Ms Maureen Kasande.
The Chief Registrar congratulated the people of Mayuge for being the first beneficiaries of "this aspect of the New Judiciary" where new court structures cater for child care centres.
"With this initiative we hope that life for mothers as well as their children is made more bearable while they have to be at Court. This too, is part of having a meaningful experience of justice," she said.
She thanked the Under Secretary for her passion in ensuring that the Centres are set up.
HW Langa urged all stakeholders to embrace the new Mayuge court structure and the initiatives it comes with. Adding that the Judiciary remains committed to realizing the ideal that justice will be available for all, and to dispensing justice efficiently and effectively on all fronts.
The Under Secretary noted that setting up the Centres like the one in Mayuge was in fulfilment of the constitutional mandate to take care of children in the country.
She noted that there are plans to set up child care centres in at least 60 Courts by June 30, 2025resources permitting. This, she said, was part of the current Judiciary Strategic Plan which is being implemented.
The Under Secretary urged the stakeholders to follow the guidelines that have been put in place for proper utilization of the centre. Adding that the facilities are made to offer basic services for the children while they wait at court even to be shielded from what is transpiring in courts.
She went on to thank stakeholders who included members of the Legal and Parliamentary Committee for their commitment in ensuring that funds are availed to set up child care centres in all courts. Ms Kasande extended her gratitude to the Chief Registrar for ensuring that such facilities are accommodated at courts in spite of space constraints.
She commended the Mayuge Acting Chief Magistrate of Mayuge, HW Harriet Atim for her commitment to ensure that the Centre is well-taken care of.
The CM had earlier pledged to take care of the Centre and its equipment to ensure that it serves its purpose.
The Mayuge Deputy Registrar, Mr Trevor Baleke, who delivered remarks on behalf of the Resident District Commissioner, described the Centre as a manifestation of a "serious landmark" by the Judiciary that needs to be replicated in other public service institutions.
He extended his gratitude to Chief Registrar for flagging off the centre. Adding that it was as a result of innovations by women in leadership positions such as hers and that of the Under Secretary. He called upon the Chief Magistrate and district leaders to ensure that the Centre is well-maintained.
The Senior Probation Officer Mayuge District, Ms Millie Isabirye, said it was exciting to have a child care centre in the community. "This will be place of comfort, safety and nurturing environment for children," she said.
The LC V Chairperson, Mr Frank Tibagendeka, in remarks delivered by his deputy said the Centre is going to be a historical site in the district.
Posted 18th, August 2022
