On 14th May 2026, Uganda’s Judiciary bid farewell to one of its most distinguished sons at a Special Sitting of the Court of Appeal, Justice Fredrick Egonda-Ntende, the longest-serving High Court Judge in recent memory. In the address that follows, he speaks with rare humility of family, faith, and the mentors who shaped him,invoking the...Read More
As a member of the UJOA Executive Committee, I joined my colleagues this week for a candid engagement with the Chief Justice, Hon. Dr. Flavian Zeija, at the Supreme Court in Kampala. Our mission:to put before him the everyday realities facing Judicial Officers, especially those of us on the lower bench,and to push for tangible...Read More
Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Judicial Officers’ Association (UJOA) successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting and elections on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala. The event, held under the theme “Professional Excellence, Unity and Compassion,” marked a significant milestone for the Association with the election of a new Executive...Read More
At Sheraton Hotel – 08.05.2025 “Twalabaganadda akulekera mpale yabituli.” This timeless Baganda proverb, powerfully invoked by Justice Muzamiru Mutangula Kibeedi of the Supreme Court of Uganda, captures the delicate balance — and inherent risks — of working closely with family, friends, and brothers within the Ummah. In his memorable remarks delivered on 8th May 2026...Read More
By Riziki Nambuya Public discussion around bail in Uganda has, in recent years, become increasingly charged. In some quarters, the grant of bail is treated as evidence of innocence or as a signal that the justice system has failed. This interpretation is legally inaccurate and risks distorting public understanding of the criminal process. Bail is...Read More
By Riziki Nambuya Uganda’s 2026 Presidential and Parliamentary elections have come to a close, marking another important chapter in the country’s constitutional and democratic development. Elections of this scale and significance inevitably generate diverse reactions such as satisfaction in some quarters, disappointment in others, and questions that require careful institutional response. How a nation manages...Read More
Grade One Magistrate HW Kyembe Karim is setting a shining example of community service and leadership. His charity drive, aimed at providing shoes for every barefooted student in Pallisa District, is already making waves. Pupils of Ngalwe Primary School His first visit at Ngalwe Primary School showcased the urgent need for support as well as...Read More
The East African Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) conference in Arusha, Tanzania, was abuzz with intellectual curiosity and warm camaraderie. A delegation of esteemed Ugandan magistrates, and registrars, led by the indefatigable HW Prossy Katushabe, took a break from the conference proceedings to pay a visit to the African Court for Human and People’s Rights....Read More
Arusha, Tanzania, the “Geneva of Africa,” is playing host to the East African Magistrates and Judges Conference, and Uganda is stealing the show. Led by the Deputy Chief Justice, the Ugandan team is making waves with a record-breaking delegation of 106 delegates – the largest in the history of the EAMJ Association Conference. On day...Read More
August 20, 2024 A delegation from the Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA), led by President Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, paid a heartfelt visit to the victims of the Kiteezi garbage slide tragedy. During the visit, President Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized UJOA’s commitment to promoting...Read More
