Press Release

Chief Justice Zeija Calls for Continuous Judicial Training as Uganda Prepares for Oil and Gas Era

3rd, August 2026
The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, has called for continuous specialised training for judicial officers to equip the Judiciary with the knowledge and expertise needed to effectively adjudicate disputes arising from Uganda's rapidly evolving oil and gas sector.Read More »

Justice Defenders Uganda Meets Chief Justice, Strengthens Partnership On Legal Aid, Digital Justice and Access to Justice

3rd, August 2026
The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Justice Defenders Uganda in expanding access to justice, embracing digital transformation, and improving legal aid services for vulnerable persons across the country.Read More »

Principal Judge Commends Criminal Division Performance, Calls for Stronger Teamwork and Digital Efficiency

31st, July 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, today held a performance engagement with Judges and Registrars of the Criminal Division of the High Court. She commended the Division for its resilience and improved performance while calling for sustained teamwork, innovation and efficient case management to further enhance service delivery.Read More »

Chief Justice Calls for Increased Funding to Tackle Case Backlog, Enhance Access to Justice

31st, July 2026
The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, has called on justice sector institutions and development partners to strengthen collaboration in addressing persistent challenges affecting the administration of justice, saying an efficient justice system depends on coordinated action across the entire justice chain.Read More »

ADR Registry Completes Eastern Region Activation to Boost Court-Annexed Mediation

23rd, July 2026
The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Registry has successfully concluded a two-day regional activation across Eastern Uganda, engaging more than 70 court-accredited mediators, judicial officers and justice sector stakeholders in a renewed drive to strengthen court-annexed mediation and expand access to justice.Read More »

Chief Registrar Champions Professionalism as Support Officers Are Tipped On Leadership and Institutional Excellence

21st, July 2026
Private Legal Secretaries, Personal Assistants and staff of the Judiciary’s Communications and Public Relations Registry have undergone a professional development engagement aimed at strengthening their capacity to effectively support judicial leadership and enhance institutional communication.Read More »

UCLF Team Pays Courtesy Call On Deputy Chief Justice, Explores Collaboration On ADR and Access to Justice

21st, July 2026
A team from the Uganda Christian Lawyers’ Fraternity (UCLF) today paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, at the Court of Appeal in Kampala to update him on the fraternity’s programmes and explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing access to justice.Read More »

Partial Success Recorded in Mediation of the Umukuuka Leadership Dispute in The Bugisu Cultural Institution

21st, July 2026
Mediation of the long-standing Umukuuka leadership dispute within the Inzu ya Masaaba enters Day II today, on an upbeat note, following a largely successful third session held yesterday, at the High Court in Mbale.Read More »
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