Press Release

We Are Ready to Handle SGBV Cases - PJ

5th, August 2022
The Principal Judge, Hon. Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, presided over a breakfast meeting at Sheraton hotel in preparation of the Special Sessions scheduled to handle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Phase V cases starting on August 15, 2022. Read More »

Judge Nassuna Hands Over Inspectorate Chambers

4th, August 2022
On Thursday August 4, 2022, Judge designate, Hon. Lady Justice Flavia Nassuna Matovu handed over the Inspectorate of Courts office to HW Amos Kwizera at the Judiciary Headquarters, Kampala. Read More »

Mbale HC Welcomes New Judicial Officers, Bids Farewell to Those Transferred

3rd, August 2022
On Wednesday August 3, 2022, more than 200 stakeholders under Mbale High Court Circuit gathered at Mt Elgon Hotel for a do to formally see off transferred Judicial Officers and to also welcome the new ones. Read More »

Justice Abinyo Calls for Application of Trial Advocacy Skills in Court

28th, July 2022
The Justice Advocacy Uganda in partnership with Uganda Law Society on Thursday July 28, 2022 concluded a four-days training of 32 advocates in trial advocacy, at the Commercial Division of the High Court. Read More »

Justice Baguma Gets Honorary Doctorate

28th, July 2022
The Deputy Head of the Civil Division of the High Court, Hon. Justice Emmanuel Baguma, was on Thursday July 28, 2022 awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his contribution towards defense of human rights and civil liberties, in his long span of service as a Judicial Officer. Read More »

CJ Launches Four New Rules and Practice Directions On Civil, Criminal and Bail Practice

27th, July 2022
The Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny- Dollo presided over the launch of the new Rules of Procedure for Courts of Judicature that include The Judicature (Court Bailiffs) Rules, S.I. No. 53/2022; The Judicature (Amicus Curiae) Rules, S.I. No. 54/2022; The Judicature (Legal Representation at the Expense of the State) Rules, S.I. No. 55/2022; and The Constitution (Bail Guidelines for Courts of Judicature) (Practice) Directions, L.N. No. 08/2022.   Read More »

CJ Cautions New Public Service Commission On Corruption

26th, July 2022
The Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo, warned the new members of the Public Service Commission not to misuse their offices. Read More »

MPs Wowed by Progress of Construction of Appellate Courts

21st, July 2022
Members on the Legal Parliamentary Affairs Committee visited the Judiciary headquarters to assess the progress of the construction of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings as part of their oversight role. Read More »