Members of the Leadership Code Tribunal Collaboration pay courtesy call on Principal Judge
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has called for closer collaboration between the Judiciary and the Leadership Code Tribunal to strengthen integrity, accountability and the efficient administration of justice.
The call was made this morning when members Tribunal paid a courtesy call on the Principal Judge at the Supreme Court. The visit marked the Tribunal’s first formal engagement with the Judiciary following the appointment and swearing-in of its new members earlier this year.
Lady Justice Abodo congratulated the members on their appointment and expressed confidence in their ability to discharge their constitutional mandate with integrity, independence and diligence.
She observed that the Leadership Code Tribunal occupies an important place in the administration of justice, noting that its work in adjudicating breaches of the Leadership Code of Conduct complements the Judiciary’s broader mandate of upholding the rule of law and promoting accountability.
The Principal Judge pledged the Judiciary’s continued support to the Tribunal and emphasized that the two institutions share a common responsibility of promoting justice, integrity and public confidence in governance.
To improve efficiency, Lady Justice Abodo encouraged the Tribunal to embrace digital transformation by digitising its registry and adopting the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS). She also recommended exploring mediation as an alternative means of resolving appropriate matters, including drawing on the expertise of retired judges and experienced retired civil servants to serve as mediators and help ease the Tribunal’s workload.
She stressed that integrity remains the foundation of every justice institution, observing that public confidence is the Judiciary’s greatest asset and must be safeguarded through ethical leadership, transparency and professionalism.
The Principal Judge further proposed regular engagements between the Judiciary and the Tribunal, suggesting biannual meetings to strengthen institutional cooperation, review progress and jointly address emerging challenges affecting the administration of justice.
Speaking on behalf of the Tribunal, its Chairperson, Dr. Roselyn Karugonjo Segawa, congratulated Lady Justice Abodo on her historic appointment as Uganda’s first female Principal Judge. She equally thanked her for receiving the delegation despite her demanding schedule. And expressed appreciation to the Principal Judge for presiding over the swearing-in of the Tribunal members on 7 January 2026.
Dr. Segawa briefed the Principal Judge on the Tribunal’s constitutional mandate to receive, examine and determine cases involving alleged breaches of the Leadership Code of Conduct referred by the Inspectorate of Government, as well as hear appeals and applications arising from decisions of the Inspectorate.
She reaffirmed the Tribunal’s commitment to serving with integrity, independence and impartiality, noting that corruption continues to undermine national development and that the Tribunal remains committed to contributing to the country’s anti-corruption efforts.
Dr. Segawa informed the meeting that the Tribunal is finalising its five-year Strategic Plan and is committed to eliminating case backlog by ensuring that every matter is determined fairly and expeditiously. She requested continued collaboration with the Judiciary in areas including case management, registry administration, capacity building, implementation of ECCMIS, coordination of appeals, enforcement of Tribunal decisions and support for regional hearings.
Members of the Tribunal thanked the Principal Judge for her guidance, practical insights and commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two institutions.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Chairperson of the Leadership Code Tribunal, Dr. Anthony Kakooza as well as other members of the Tribunal, HW Edgar Nyakairu, Personal Assistant to the Principal Judge as well as HW Joy Khayiyi.
Posted 14th, July 2026
