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Introduction
When a person is granted bail in Uganda, the court may require them or their surety to provide security to ensure that the accused person attends court whenever required. Where the court orders cash bail, the money is deposited…

Introduction
Disagreements are part of everyday life. Business partners may disagree over payments, landlords and tenants may have different interpretations of a tenancy agreement, employers and employees may clash over workplace issues, and families may find themselves in disputes over…

The Uganda Judiciary and the Commonwealth have explored opportunities to strengthen judicial cooperation in response to emerging challenges in justice delivery, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate change-related disputes and the growing need for specialised judicial capacity.

The…

Justice Musa Ssekaana (Justice of the Court of Appeal), on behalf of the Deputy Chief Justice, yesterday presided over the closing ceremony of the inaugural Equal Opportunities Commission National Discrimination and Access to Justice Inter-University Moot Court Competition at the…

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…

The Court of Appeal has today, 18th March 2025, kicked off a two-day civil appeals and applications session, where a total of 20 matters will be handled.

The session taking place in Kampala is running today, 18th to 19th March…

The Constitutional Court has today kicked off a three-day session to hear 21 matters. The session will run until March 7, 2025, but there will be no proceedings on March 6.

It is being presided over by Lady Justice Hellen…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of nine (9) recently appointed judges at State House, Entebbe. In his address during the ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of the role these judges will play in upholding…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of nine (9) recently appointed judges at State House, Entebbe. In his address during the ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of the role these judges will play in upholding…

The Principal Judge, represented by Justice Musa Ssekaana, was the Chief Mourner at the new All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero.

Present; Court of Appeal’s Justice Geofrey Kiryabwire, Judges of the High Court, the Chief Registrar HW Sarah Langa Siu, who is…

On the morning of Wednesday 4th December 2024, The Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo, chaired the Administration of Justice Programme(AJP) Leadership Committee meeting, to discuss the integration of identifed interventions under the Governance and Security Programme to the…

The Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny - Dollo  is officiated the First Ever Judiciary Prayer and Thanksgiving Breakfast this morning Friday 29th November 2024.

Present were Judicial Officers at all court levels, senior Judiciary administrators led by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary…

The Uganda Prisons Service, in partnership with Justice Defenders and the University of London, hosted a historic graduation ceremony  for inmates and staff of Luzira Prisons.

The ceremony held at Uganda Prisons Upper, Luzira, on Thursday 28th November 2024 celebrated…