Judiciary Gears Up for Digital Financial Reform as IFMS Training Wraps Up at Supreme Court
Participants at the IFMS Training at the Supreme Court in Kampala
A three-day intensive training on the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) for Registrars, Heads of Department, and their alternates concluded today at the Supreme Court Conference Hall, Level 7, in Kampala.
The training, held from July 16 to18, 2025, marks a critical step in the Judiciary's readiness for the official rollout of IFMS in the 2025/26 Financial Year. Designed to equip key staff with the practical knowledge required to navigate the new system, the training is part of broader government reforms aimed at improving financial accountability, transparency, and efficiency across public institutions.
On the final day, Mr. Norbert Hillary Okello from the Accountant General's Office led a comprehensive recap session, reinforcing core modules covered throughout the programme. Participants were taken through essential system functionalities, including the generation of purchase and payable reports, as well as the step-by-step processes for entering and approving invoices.
Closing the session, Mr. Simon Peter Opolot, Head of the Judiciary's Policy and Planning Department, described the training as both timely and essential.
"This exercise is something we are going to implement starting next week," he said, commending participants for their full engagement and teamwork. He extended special thanks to Mr. Okello for his expert facilitation and to Mr. Stephen Emitu Naigo for his coordination and support throughout the training.
Mr. Opolot also acknowledged the instrumental support of the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, whose leadership and provision of resources made the training possible. He encouraged participants to apply the skills gained and assured them of ongoing support during the transition.
The rollout of IFMS in the Judiciary, scheduled to begin next week, signals a transformative shift in institutional financial operations-ushering in a more streamlined, accountable, and transparent era of public financial management.
Posted 18th, July 2025
