Soroti High Court to Hold a Special Session in Honour of the Late CM Margaret Aanyu
Justice and Law Stakeholders in the Teso Region during the special sitting to Honor the late Chief Magistrate, HW Margaret Aanyu
Soroti High Court held a special session in memory of the late Chief Magistrate, HW Margaret Aanyu, who passed away on Sunday after a brief illness. The session, which was okayed by the Chief Justice, took place on the evening of Thursday 19th October, 2023.
Hon. Justice Dr Henry Peter Adonyo, the Soroti Resident Judge, emphasized that the special session and vigil at the Court grounds was in honor of the Late for the 14years of dedicated judicial service. He noted that since the unfortunate passing of the Chief Magistrate, it was therefore the duty of the Judiciary family in the Circuit plus the entire Teso fraternity to bid her a befitting farewell since Soroti was her last court of reference.
Justice stakeholders under the circuit, had earlier in a meeting chaired by Justice Adonyo, made necessary arrangements for special session.
He also observed that the program would include a church service, public viewing of the body, and eulogies from various justice participants. Additionally, Chief Magistrate Aanyu's body remained within the court premises overnight, the first of its kind in the history of the Court.
A condolence book was opened at the Court for court users and justice actors to pay their respects to the departed Chief Magistrate.
HW Aanyu was laid to rest on Saturday October 21 in Kasoka Village, Bukedea District.
Posted 19th, October 2023
