SSEKAANA

The Annual Legal Empowerment Summit 2026, hosted at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) on May 14, featured Hon. Justice Musa Ssekaana emphasizing community legal awareness on succession, will drafting, and estate planning to reduce family disputes. The summit highlighted…

The Judiciary Muslims’ Association yesterday held its inaugural Iftar dinner at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala in observance of the holy month of Ramadhan.

The event was attended by both Muslim and non-Muslim Judicial Officers of different court levels. Also…

Musa Ssekaana, Justice of the Court of Appeal, and HW Gladys Kamasanyu, Chief Magistrate of the Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court, are attending a regional engagement in Port Louis, Mauritius, aimed at strengthening the role of state actors in combating…

The Court of Appeal has opened a three-day Criminal Appeals Session in Jinja, with a renewed call for decentralised justice, reduced backlog, and faster disposal of appeals, amid growing concern over the rising number of inmates awaiting appellate decisions.

Flagging…

The Court of Appeal yesterday hosted its end-of-year Party and team-building activity at Kalanoga Resort, Busabala, bringing together Judicial Officers and support staff to mark the close of the year in celebration and reflection. Held under the theme Karibuni, the…

Over 200 judges meet in Nairobi for the 14th IARMJ World Conference, discussing refugee and migration law, AI in justice, climate-driven migration, and judicial best practices.

A delegation of Judicial Officers from Uganda comprised of Justices, Judges, Registrars, Chief Magistrates…

DCJ Flags Off Kabale’s First Court of Appeal Civil Appeals Session, Highlights Efforts to Decentralize the Court of Appeal

The Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, has officially opened a three-day Court of Appeal Civil Appeals Session in Kabale…

Theme: “Uncovering Gaps, Exploring Solutions”
Host: Muslim Arbitration and Mediation Centre Uganda (MAMC(U)
Venue: Islamic University in Uganda Boardroom
Date: 29th October 2025

Why This Conference Matters
Justice is not an abstract ideal. It is:

• A mother fighting for custody.
• …

The Civil Division of the High Court marked a momentous transition, officially welcoming newly appointed justices and bidding farewell to outgoing leaders during a vibrant ceremony attended by the Court’s leadership judicial officers, court leadership, and support staff.

In her…

The Court of Appeal in Kampala is holding a one-day session to hear nine election petitions.

The panel of Justices presiding over the session includes Lady Justice Hellen Abulu Obura, Justice Christopher Gashirabake, Justice Ssekaana Musa, and Lady Justice Ketrah…

The Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court today held a special sitting to honor the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Richard Buteera, as he prepares for retirement. This historic session, the first of its kind for the Court, was attended both physically and…

Court of Appeal’s Justice Musa Ssekaana, who also serves as a member of the Performance Management and Awards Committee, today officially closed a two-day training on the Performance Enhancement Tool for 35 Judges at the Supreme Court Conference Hall.

The…