Press Release

Performance Management Committee Reviews PET Rollout, Judiciary Awards Programme

17th, August 2026
The Judiciary’s Performance Management and Awards Committee today held its first-quarter meeting for the Financial Year 2026/2027, with discussions focusing on the rollout of the Performance Enhancement Tool (PET), strengthening performance-based recognition and ensuring that awards are supported by clear and verifiable data.Read More »

Principal Judge Flags Off Trade Dispute Settlement Fortnight at Commercial Court

17th, August 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has flagged off the Trade Dispute Settlement Fortnight at the Commercial Court, placing 520 disputes, valued at approximately Shs325 billion, on the mediation table in a renewed push to unlock capital, preserve business relationships and reduce the commercial case backlog.Read More »

Eastern Region Labour Officers Trained to Strengthen Labour Justice

17th, August 2026
Labour Officers from across Eastern Uganda have been urged to strengthen their capacity to resolve workplace disputes at the earliest opportunity as part of efforts to promote labour justice, industrial harmony and sustainable economic development.Read More »

Deputy Chief Justice Calls for Collective Action Against SGBV

14th, August 2026
The Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi has called for a multi-stakeholder, coordinated and concerted effort to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), stressing that the fight must extend beyond courts to families, communities and other institutions.Read More »

Karl Mediation Centre Explores Cross-Border ADR Collaboration with Judiciary

14th, August 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has called for stronger regional collaboration and sustained public awareness to deepen the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as an effective mechanism for improving access to justice.Read More »

Principal Judge Calls for Action to Strengthen Juvenile Justice

12th, August 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has called for concerted action by Government and justice-sector stakeholders to improve the welfare, rehabilitation and reintegration of children in conflict with the law, saying the time has come to move beyond plans and commitments to tangible interventions.Read More »

PJ, Governance and Security Programme Secretariat discuss Collaboration on Emerging Justice Sector Priorities

11th, August 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, this afternoon held discussions with officials from the Governance and Security Programme Secretariat aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Judiciary and identifying areas of mutual interest in advancing justice-sector priorities.Read More »

Commercial Division Engages Stakeholders Ahead of UGX325 Billion Mediation Settlement Fortnight

11th, August 2026
The Commercial Division of the High Court has rallied key stakeholders to embrace mediation as it prepares to handle 520 trade, construction and corporations disputes valued at more than Shs325 billion during an upcoming Mediation Settlement Fortnight.Read More »
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