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....

Judiciary Begins Consultations on FY 2027/28 Budget Priorities

The Judiciary has commenced a two-day consultative engagement to guide the preparation of its Budget Framework Paper (BFP) and preliminary budget estimates for Financial Year 2027/28.…

HW Lumunye Swears in New UDC and UFZEPA Board Members

The Chief Magistrate of Buganda Road Court sitting at LDC Court, HW Timothy Lumunye, administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Secrecy to two new board members of the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and one new board member of the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.…

Mpigi Court Users Sensitised Ahead of ECCMIS Rollout

Mpigi High Court and Chief Magistrate’s Court of earlier today hosted a sensitisation session on the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) ahead of its rollout to Cluster 10 courts on November 9, 2026.…

Supreme Court Begins Three-Day Session to Hear 13 Civil Appeals

Earlier, the Supreme Court commenced a three-day civil appeals session, during which a total of 13 civil matters are being heard.…

Commercial Division Surpasses Case Disposal Targets, Prepares for Mediation Fortnight

The Commercial Division of the High Court has surpassed its case disposal targets for the last financial year, an achievement the Head of Division, Lady Justice Anna B. Mugenyi, attributed to the dedication and commitment of judicial and non-judicial staff.…

Deputy Chief Justice Opens Juvenile Justice Roundtable, Directs Monthly Visits to Remand Homes

The Judiciary has directed Heads of Circuits and Chief Magistrates to visit remand homes within their respective jurisdictions at least once a month to review pending juvenile cases, identify children held beyond lawful remand periods and ensure timely access to justice.…

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