Press Release

New Advocates Urged to Uphold Integrity, Service as 115 Join The Bar

15th, May 2026
A total of 115 lawyers were this morning enrolled as Advocates of the High Court during a ceremony held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala, marking their formal admission to the legal profession.Read More »

PS/SJ Officiates at Handover Ceremony of ICT Equipment to Strengthen GBV Justice Delivery

8th, May 2026
The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr. Pius Bigirimana, on Thursday presided over the handover of ICT equipment procured under the Justice 4Her Project to courts implementing the initiative, highlighting the Judiciary’s commitment to digital transformation and gender-responsive justice.Read More »

Dr Bigirimana Receives Global Award, Calls for Shift to Results-Driven Public Service

6th, May 2026
The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary (PS/SJ), Dr Pius Bigirimana, has received the Responsible Investment Global Award (2025-2026) in recognition of his role in championing judicial reforms in Uganda. Read More »

Chief Justice, Principal Judge Champion ADR and AJS As Judiciary Faces Rising Caseload and Staffing Gaps

6th, May 2026
The Judiciary has intensified its nationwide push for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) as a strategic response to Uganda's growing caseload, persistent case backlog, and severe shortages in judicial staffing. Read More »

Court Users Sensitised On Court Processes at Nakasongola Chief Magistrate's Court

6th, May 2026
Court users at Nakasongola Chief Magistrate's Court have been equipped with vital knowledge on judicial processes and alternative justice mechanisms following a public awareness campaign conducted by the Judiciary's Registry of Communications and Public Relations. Read More »

Pallisa Residents Urged to Embrace ADR As Judiciary Conducts Sensitization Campaign

6th, May 2026
The Judiciary's Registry of Communications and Public Relations today conducted a public sensitisation campaign at Pallisa Chief Magistrate's Court aimed at educating court users on judicial processes including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, and ongoing innovations intended to improve access to justice and service delivery. Read More »

Day II of AJS/ADR Training Advances Community-Centered Justice in Lira

5th, May 2026
The conference hall at Margarita Palace Hotel in Lira was filled to capacity on Day II of the ongoing training on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), reflecting strong stakeholder engagement and growing momentum behind the Judiciary's shift toward a more community-centred approach to justice. Read More »

Principal Judge Leads Rollout of Alternative Justice Systems in Northern Uganda

4th, May 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, yesterday presided over a training on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at Acholi Inn Hotel in Gulu. Read More »
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