Press Release

Parliament Approves Seven High Court Judges

11th, April 2016
The Parliamentary Appointments Committee  on Monday(11th April 2016) approved seven newly appointed Judges of the High Court.  Read More »

Judiciary’s Response to Accusations Attributed to Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity.

30th, March 2016
KAMPALA: The Judiciary is dismayed by the reckless and unethical outburst by the Minister of State for Ethics and Integrity, Fr. Simon Lokodo, that appeared in the Wednesday (March 30, 2016) New Vision, Page 30.Read More »

I was not attacked, Chief Justice

9th, March 2016
KAMPALA- The spear-wielding stranger who was involved in a mini-scuffle with the Police in Bugolobi on Monday (07/3/216) morning did not attack the Chief Justice. Read More »

Supreme Court Delivers Ruling in the Presidential Election Petition

8th, March 2016
KAMPALA: The Supreme Court of Uganda on Thursday March 31, 2016 delivered its ruling in the high-billed presidential election petition filed on March 1, 2016 by one of the former contestants, Mr. John Patrick Amama Mbabazi.Read More »

Chief Justice Swears in 57 New Magistrates

29th, February 2016
KAMPALA: On February 26, the Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bart M. Katureebe swore in 56 new magistrates at the rank of Grade 1 and one Senior Magistrate.  Read More »

Judiciary Shuffles 43 Magistrates Grade I

25th, February 2016
KAMPALA: At least 43 Magistrates Grade One have been shuffled in a bid to align them (magistrates) to workloads as well as fill the gaps left by the recent promotions. Read More »

Magistrates Trained on Handling Election Petitions

9th, February 2016
The Principle Judge, Hon. Justice Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine advised Magistrates against ex parte interim orders without according both parties a hearing.Read More »

Chief Justice Sets Targets for Judicial Officers

25th, January 2016
Chief Justice of Uganda Hon. Justice Bart Katureebe once again warned Judges and Magistrates against involving themselves in bribery and misconduct saying that this does not only hurt victims of offences but it also hurts people’s perception of the Judiciary. Read More »