Press Release

PJ Opens Three-Day Retreat for ICD Judges

11th, June 2024
The Principal Judge, Dr Flavian Zeija, today opened a three-day residential retreat for Judges of the International Crimes Division Judges, ICD-circuiting Judges as well as Magistrates Grade I Research attached to the Division. Read More »

PS Meets Non-Judicial Staff, Urges Them to Uphold Judiciary Core Values

11th, June 2024
The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr. Pius Bigirimana today held a meeting with more than a hundred non-judicial staff at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall.  Read More »

Kenyan Judiciary Delegation Pays Courtesy Call On The DCJ

11th, June 2024
Earlier, a three-member delegation from the Kenyan Judiciary, led by the Principal Judge, Justice Eric Ogola, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, at the Court of Appeal, Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala. The other members of the delegation were the Registrar Magistrate Courts, HW Caroline Kabucho, and Registrar High Court, HW Clara Otieno Omondi. Read More »

DCJ holds Meeting to Enhance Mediation Efforts in the Judiciary

10th, June 2024
Earlier, the Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera held a meeting with Heads of Divisions and Registrars at the Court of Appeal. The meeting focused on strategies to enhance Mediation within the Judiciary, aiming at increasing case disposal through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Read More »

Mbale High Court Commences Five-Day Plea Bargaining Prison Camp

7th, June 2024
A five-day Plea Bargaining Camp for capital offences at Malukhu Prison was on Friday opened by Mbale Resident Judge, Justice Lubega Farouq. Read More »

Justice Kavuma Visits Nakivale Refugee Camp Ahead of High Court Criminal Session

6th, June 2024
The Head of Mbarara High Court Circuit, Lady Justice Joyce Kavuma on Tuesday June 4, 2024 visited Nakivale Refugee Settlement Camp ahead of a High Court Criminal Session where 25 cases are going to be handled.Read More »

Justice Tadeo Calls for Embracing of Community Service in Rwenzori Region

5th, June 2024
On Wednesday June 5, 2024, the National Community Service Committee led by its Chairperson, Hon. Justice Tadeo Asiimwe, visited Fort Portal High Court Circuit where he interacted with different actors on the need to embrace Community Service. Read More »

DCJ shares Uganda's Approach and People-Centered Justice Perspectives

5th, June 2024
The Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Richard Buteera, is leading a seven-member delegation from the Judiciary and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) at the 3rd Annual Alternative Justice Systems Conference at Karabak University-Nakuru, Kenya. Read More »