Press Release

Court of Appeal Holds Special Sitting to Honor DCJ Ahead of Retirement, Commend His Contributions to The Legal Fraternity and Nation

4th, April 2025
The Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court today held a special sitting to honor the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Richard Buteera, as he prepares for retirement.  Read More »

UJOA Executive Meets DCJ, Updates Him On the Association's Achievements and Initiatives

3rd, April 2025
Earlier, the Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA) Executive, led by President Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, met with the Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, at the Court of Appeal in Kampala. The meeting aimed to update the DCJ on the Association's progress. Read More »

PJ launches Plea Bargaining Camp at Maluku Prison, Mbale

1st, April 2025
In a significant move to enhance access to justice and reduce prison congestion, the Principal Judge (PJ) Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, officially launched a Plea Bargaining Camp at Maluku Prison in Mbale yesterday. The initiative aims to expedite case resolution and provide inmates with an opportunity to negotiate their sentences. Read More »

DCJ Presides Over Quarterly Judiciary Prayer and Thanksgiving Breakfast

28th, March 2025
March 28 2025: The Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Richard Buteera, presided over the quarterly Judiciary Prayer and thanksgiving Breakfast at the Supreme Court Building Conference Hall in Kampala. Read More »

Deputy Chief Justice Closes Two-Week Induction Programme for New Judges of the High Court

28th, March 2025
The Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ), Justice Richard Buteera, presided over the closing ceremony of a two-week induction and orientation program for 21 newly appointed High Court Judges, along with one Judge from last year's group who had not yet undergone induction.   Read More »

Members of UAP Pay Courtesy Call On The DCJ, Honor Him for His Contribution to The Association

27th, March 2025
Earlier, members, of the Uganda Association of Prosecutors (UAP) led by their President paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Richard Buteera, who is also their patron, to share light moments with him ahead of his retirement. The meeting took place at the Court of Appeal in Kampala. Read More »

Buhweju CM Court Holds Q3 District Coordination Meeting for FY 2024/25

26th, March 2025
On March 26, 2025, the Buhweju Chief Magistrate's Court convened the District Coordination Committee (DCC) meeting for the third quarter of the Financial Year 2024/25. The meeting was presided over by HW Mushime Moses, the resident Magistrate Grade I. Read More »

Principal Judge Launches Plea Bargaining Camp at Soroti Main Prison

25th, March 2025
The Principal Judge (PJ) Dr Flavian Zeija has this morning launched a Plea Bargaining Camp at Soroti Main Prison, reinforcing efforts to enhance access to justice through alternative dispute resolution in the criminal justice system. Read More »