Press Release

Court Of Appeal to Hear 27 Criminal Appeals in Three-Day Kampala Session

17th, February 2026
The Court of Appeal will tomorrow commence a three-day Criminal Session in Kampala, during which 27 criminal appeals are scheduled for hearing. The session will run from February 18 to 20, 2026.Read More »

JTI Officers Undergo ULII Training to Strengthen Digital Legal Research

17th, February 2026
Judicial Officers and support staff of the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) are currently participating in an in-house training on the Uganda Legal Information Institute (ULII), an internet-based platform that provides the public with access to Ugandan legal information in a bid to promote and support the rule of law. Read More »

Nyarushanje Community in Kampala Surprises Chief Justice Dr. Zeija with Thanksgiving Do

15th, February 2026
The Nyarushanje Community in Kampala on Sunday held a surprise thanksgiving Holy Mass and dinner in honour of Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, following his recent appointment as Chief Justice of Uganda. Read More »

Acting Chief Registrar Enrolls 116 Advocates, Urges Commitment to Justice and Integrity

13th, February 2026
A total of 116 newly qualified lawyers were today formally enrolled as Advocates of the High Court during a ceremony held at the Court of Appeal Building Conference Hall. Read More »

Principal Judge Conducts "Listening Tour" At the International Crimes Division

13th, February 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, today paid a courtesy visit to the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court at Lourdel Road, Nakasero, describing the engagement as a "listening tour" aimed at strengthening the Division's working environment and capacity. Read More »

Chief Justice Closes Legal Research Training for Magistrates, Emphasizes Integrity, Accuracy and Professional Excellence

12th, February 2026
The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, this afternoon officially closed a specialized training programme on Legal Research for Magistrates Grade One at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall, reaffirming the Judiciary's commitment to strengthening research capacity as a cornerstone of quality adjudication. Read More »

Ag. Chief Registrar leads Bailiffs Disciplinary Committee on Licensing, Inspections, and Professional Standards

11th, February 2026
The Acting Chief Registrar, HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, has called for stricter compliance with licensing requirements, improved professionalism, and enhanced training for court bailiffs, as she chaired a meeting of the Court Bailiffs and Disciplinary Committee at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala. Read More »

Austrian Embassy Head Meets Chief Justice, Discusses Future Areas of Engagement with the Judiciary

10th, February 2026
The Chief Justice, Dr Flavian Zeija, has met Dr Katja Yvonne Kerschbaumer, Head of the Austrian Embassy/Development Cooperation in Uganda, to review ongoing cooperation and explore future areas of engagement with the Judiciary. Read More »
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