Judiciary: The Republic of Uganda

Independent, Competent, Trusted and Accountable

Our Mission is to be an independent, competent, trusted and accountable Judiciary that administers justice to all. Our vision is Justice for all. Theme for the year 2026, is Judicial wellbeing and wellness for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery of Justice....

Judicial Service Commission Annual Stakeholders’ Forum

(L-R): Hon. Justice Dr Singiza (Chairman, JSC), Hon. Justice Kazibwe(Deputy Chief Justice), Hon. Justice Dr. Zeija(Chief Justice), Mr Mayanja (Attorney General), Hon. Lady Justice Abodo (Principal Judge) at the Judicial Service Commission Annual Stakeholders’ Forum ....

Third Joint Retreat for Appellate Justices

(L-R): Hon. Justice Buteera (Deputy Chief Justice - Emeritus), Hon. Justice Kazibwe (Deputy Chief Justice), Hon. Justice Dr. Zeija(Chief Justice), Hon. Mike Chibita (Chairperson, Judicial Training Council), Hon. Justice Prof. Khaukha at the Joint Retreat hosted in Kalangala organized by the Judicial Training Institute....

Kiryandongo Mobile Court Handles 145 Cases, DPP Calls for More Frequent Sessions

A Mobile Court at Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement handled 145 cases during a week-long exercise aimed at taking justice closer to refugees and other vulnerable communities who face financial and logistical barriers in accessing the main court.…

JIC, JSC Strengthen Partnership to Promote Integrity, Accountability

The Judiciary Integrity Committee (JIC) and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on early intervention, peer support and information-sharing to promote integrity, professional competence and accountability within the Judiciary.…

Court Users Sensitized On Judiciary Innovations at Masindi Chief Magistrates Court

Court users at Masindi Chief Magistrates Court have been sensitized on judicial processes and innovations aimed at improving access to justice and expediting the resolution of cases.…

Chief Justice Calls for Increased Funding to Tackle Case Backlog, Enhance Access to Justice

The Chief Justice, Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, has called on Parliament to support increased funding for the Judiciary to tackle case backlog, recruit more Judicial Officers and expand access to justice across the country.…

Judiciary Sensitizes Hoima Court Users On Bail, ADR and Access to Justice

The Registry of Communications and Public Relations this morning conducted a public awareness and sensitisation campaign at Hoima Chief Magistrates Court. …

Chief Justice Unveils Vision for World-Class Judicial Training Institute in Nakasongola

The Chief Justice, Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has unveiled an ambitious vision for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in Nakasongola District, describing it as a future centre of excellence that will transform judicial education, strengthen institutional capacity and position Uganda’s Judiciary among the leading judicial institutions in the region.…

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