Press Release

Principal Judge Flags Off Family Division Mediation Fortnight, Calls for Greater Use of Mediation in Family Disputes

6th, July 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has called upon judicial officers, advocates and the public to embrace mediation as the first option in resolving family disputes. She described Mediation as a faster, less costly and more humane approach that restores relationships while reducing case backlog.Read More »

UJOA Executive Meets Chief Justice, Seeks Better Pay, Welfare and Protection for Judicial Officers

6th, July 2026
Earlier today, the Executive Committee of the Uganda Judicial Officers’ Association (UJOA) met the Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, at the Supreme Court in Kampala, where it presented a memorandum seeking improved remuneration, enhanced welfare, stronger security measures and better working conditions for Judicial Officers.Read More »

ADR Registry Sensitizes Inmates Ahead of Masindi, Kigumba Plea Bargaining Camp

1st, July 2026
The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Registry has concluded the first day of sensitisation activities at Kigumba Farm Prison and Masindi Main Prison ahead of a Plea Bargaining Camp scheduled for July 8 and 9, 2026.Read More »

Court of Appeal Settles 23 Appeals Through Mediation, Boosts Programme with 11 New Mediators

1st, July 2026
The Court of Appeal has reported significant progress in the use of appellate mediation, fully settling 23 appeals during the recently concluded Appellate Mediation Fortnight and expanding its mediation programme with the addition of 11 experienced mediators.Read More »

Kitgum High Court Conducts First Virtual Criminal Hearing Using Audio-Visual Technology

1st, July 2026
The High Court in Kitgum has successfully conducted a virtual criminal hearing using its newly installed Audio-Visual Conferencing (AVC) system, marking another milestone in the Judiciary’s digital transformation agenda aimed at improving access to justice and enhancing court efficiencyRead More »

Supreme Court Engages Court Users, Reports Improved Performance and Advances Digital Justice

30th, June 2026
The Supreme Court has emphasized its commitment to improving judicial service delivery through stronger stakeholder engagement, digital transformation and enhanced case management during a Court Users’ Committee meeting held at the Court’s Conference Hall in Kampala.Read More »

Principal Judge Flags Off Land Division Mediation Settlement Fortnight

29th, June 2026
The Judiciary has intensified its efforts to reduce the growing backlog of land disputes with the launch of the Land Division’s Land Settlement Fortnight, an initiative expected to resolve hundreds of cases through court-annexed mediation over the next two weeks.Read More »

Tororo Justice Actors Hold Regional Coordination Meeting at Morukatipe Prison

29th, June 2026
Justice sector leaders in the Tororo High Court Circuit on Monday held their Regional Coordination Committee (RCC) meeting at Morukatipe Government Prison, using the unique setting to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of prison operations and strengthen collaboration in the administration of justice.Read More »
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