A stressed judge sits at the bench, and the consequences ripple far beyond one courtroom. That was the sobering message Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi carried to judicial officers and staff gathered in Kampala for the International Day of Judicial Well-Being, a reminder that the health of the person delivering justice is inseparable from...Read More
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
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
Published: December 31, 2025 By: HW Kyembe Karim, Magistrate Grade I, Pallisa As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself deeply moved by the recent speech delivered by His Lordship Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo during the Annual Registrars and Magistrates Conference on December 18, 2025, at Hotel Africana, Kampala. For many of us...Read More
Kampala, Uganda – December 14, 2025 The Judiciary Muslims Association (JUMA) successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 13, 2025, at the elegant Hotel Africana in Kampala. This marks the continuation of a cherished tradition observed for the past five years, bringing together members at the close of each year. The event, hosted...Read More
By Kyembe Karim, Grade One Magistrate, Pallisa Chief Magistrates Court, Uganda I have just returned from Nairobi where the 22nd Annual Conference of the East African Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) concluded on 6 December 2025 at the Safari Park Hotel. Hosted by the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association under the leadership of Chief Justice...Read More
The 20th Triennial Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Conference, held in The Gambia—affectionately known as the Smiling Coast of Africa—has brought together over 300 judicial officers from across the Commonwealth, including more than 30 Chief Justices and distinguished members of the judiciary. This landmark event, hosted at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Banjul...Read More
