Press Release

DCJ Presides Over Swearing-In Ceremony of New Judicial Service Commission Leaders

8th, April 2025
The new leadership of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) was today sworn-in, in a ceremony presided over by the Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, at the Court of Appeal Building Conference Hall in Kampala. Read More »

Chief Inspector of Courts Meets DCJ to Discuss Strategies for Enhancing Judicial Performance

7th, April 2025
The Chief Inspector of Courts, Justice Stephen Musota (JSC), earlier met with the Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ), Richard Buteera, at the Court of Appeal in Kampala to discuss strategies for strengthening the performance of the Inspectorate of Courts and improving judicial accountability. Read More »

Judiciary Pushes for Digital Transformation as Magistrates Embrace New Electronic Court Case Management Information System

7th, April 2025
The Judiciary has today kicked off a two-day training for Chief Magistrates and Magistrates from Cluster Four courts on the use of the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS). Read More »

Court of Appeal Celebrates DCJ Buteera, Welcomes New Justices at The Court

4th, April 2025
The Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court on Thursday April 4, 2025 hosted a colorful luncheon in honour of Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Richard Buteera as he prepares for retirement after over four decades of service in the Judiciary. Read More »

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 »
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