Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court Reorganizes Archives to Improve Records Management
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has completed the reorganization and arrangement of its archives and exhibits rooms in a move aimed at strengthening records management and improving access to court files.
The exercise, which was finalised today, forms part of ongoing efforts to streamline the storage, organization, and retrieval of court records to enhance efficiency in court operations.
According to the Chief Magistrate, HW Allan Gakyaro, the process began earlier this year as part of deliberate efforts by the Court to improve records management within the registry.
He noted that the exercise was made possible with support from the Registrar Magistrates Affairs, HW Agnes Alum, and the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr. Pius Bigirimana, who provided financial assistance to facilitate the re organisation.
As part of the improvements, the court has introduced an index catalogue system to help registry staff organise files systematically and enable quicker retrieval of records when required.
However, HW Gakyaro highlighted several challenges that continue to affect the management of records and exhibits at the Court. He revealed that part of the archives room has a leaking roof, which poses a risk to the preservation of important court records. He also noted that the Court faces limited storage space for exhibits.
To further strengthen records management, the Court plans to introduce file cards for each file, which will help track the movement and status of both new and old files within the registry.
HW Gakyaro also emphasised the need to adopt ICT-based systems to support records management, noting that digital solutions would significantly improve the storage, tracking, and retrieval of court records.
The reorganisation initiative is expected to enhance accountability, efficiency, and proper records management at the Court, contributing to improved service delivery within the Judiciary.
Posted 16th, March 2026
