Resident Judge Soroti Inspects Kaberamaido CM Court
(L-R):Hon. Justice Dr Henry Peter Adonyo, Deputy Registrar, HW Ntalo Nasulu Hussein, HW Kambedha Lydia and Magistrate Grade I and HW Ojok Tonny Obonyo at Kaberamaido Chief Magistrate Court
The Soroti Resident Judge, Hon. Justice Dr Henry Peter Adonyo, accompanied by the Deputy Registrar, HW Ntalo Nasulu Hussein, on Tuesday July 18, 2023 visited and inspected Kaberamaido Chief Magistrates Court. Hon. Justice Dr Adonyo was received by the Chief Magistrate, HW Kambedha Lydia and Magistrate Grade I, HW Ojok Tonny Obonyo.
The objective of the inspection was to assess the status of the Court specifically to establish how access to justice is being delivered in Kaberamido. And how the new Chief Magistrate is contributing to dispensation of justice in the district given that previously Kaberamido Court only had Magistrate Grade Ones.
The Inspection was witnessed by the LCV Chairperson Mr. Ekesu Victor, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Ms Ayipo Clare, the District Internal Security Officer, Mr Kiiza Ivan, the Resident State Attorney, Ms. Nambozo Irene, the Officer in Charge of Prisons, Mr. Padde Michael, the District CID Officer Mr. Odele Julius, the CAO Mr. Kasadha John Stephen and the Regional J4CCoordinator, Ms. Nalubega Fatuma Matovu.
Among the concerns raised by the Chief Magistrate were lack of transport means, lack of furniture for one of the court halls, lack of staff uniform, power fluctuations, inconsistent water supply and lack of a functional internet connection. There was also a security concern because the court has only two guards, one for daytime and the other for the night.
During the Inspection, the Chief Magistrate among other things reported that the court has a work load of 27 cases for the Chief Magistrate’s Court and 153 cases for the Grade One Court. A total of seven cases were categorized as backlog. Strategies for completing these cases within this quarter were discussed as well as sensitizing the masses on utilizing court services to solve disputes.
The Judge also held a meeting with the stakeholders where issues regarding dispensation of Justice were discussed. The stakeholders appreciated the Resident Judge's visit and said it fosters communication, cooperation and coordination among justice actors.
Posted 18th, July 2023
