Press Release

Staff Of Chief Justice's Chambers Host Farewell Luncheon for CJ Emeritus Owiny

21st, January 2026

Staff attached to the Chambers of the Chief Justice, this afternoon hosted a special farewell luncheon in honour of Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo, at the Supreme Court Building in Kampala.


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PJ Guides on ADR As a Practical Tool for Criminal Justice Administration and Judicial Wellness

21st, January 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has guided a panel assigned to the topic "Alternative Dispute Resolution in Criminal Justice Administration" ahead of the forthcoming Annual Judges' Conference (AJC), emphasising the need for a practical, experience-driven and judge-centred engagement. Read More »

Acting Chief Justice Chairs Planning Committee Meeting on Draft Judiciary Sixth Strategic Plan

20th, January 2026
The Acting Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has chaired a meeting of the Planning, Development and Finance Committee to deliberate on the Draft Judiciary Sixth Strategic Plan for the Financial Years 2025/2026-2029/2030.Read More »

Chief Justice Owiny - Dollo Retires, Hands Over Office

19th, January 2026
Chief Justice, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo, this afternoon formally handed over office to the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, marking the close of a five-year tenure at the helm of the Judiciary. Read More »

Principal Judge Visits Family Division

9th, January 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, today paid a courtesy call to the Family Division of the High Court, where she met Judicial Officers and toured the court premises to assess the Division’s performance, innovations, and operational challenges. Read More »

Chief Justice Launches Alternative Justice Systems Pilot in Acholi and Lango Sub-Regions

17th, December 2025
The Chief Justice, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo, has officially launched the Alternative Justice System (AJS) pilot programme as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism for the Acholi and Lango sub-regions, reaffirming the Judiciary's commitment to culturally grounded and community-based justice. Read More »

Judiciary Honours Retired Officers for Distinguished Service

16th, December 2025
The Judiciary has honoured retired Judicial and non-Judicial Officers for their distinguished service to the administration of justice, at a retirees' dinner held yesterday at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala. Read More »

DCJ Presides Over Swearing-In Ceremony of Seven New Magistrates Grade I

16th, December 2025
The Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, earlier presided over the swearing-in ceremony of seven newly appointed Magistrates Grade I, urging them to uphold the oath of office and to serve with integrity, professionalism, and accountability. Read More »
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