The judiciary has set a target of Shs 4.1 trillion to implement its sixth strategic plan. Speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law year at the judiciary headquarters in Kampala, Chief Justice Flavian Zeija said Strategic Plan VI will cover the period from the 2025/26 to the 2029/30 financial years and will…
The judiciary has expressed concern over delays in the issuing and gazetting of amendment bills by parliament, despite the proposals having been considered by the Uganda Law Reform Commission and the parliamentary rules committee. Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, raised the concern on Thursday while speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law…
Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has asked government to increase funding to the judiciary, saying inadequate budgetary allocations continue to undermine the administration of justice in Uganda. Speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law year at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala, Zeija said persistent funding gaps had constrained the courts’ ability to deliver…
The appointment of Flavian Zeija as chief justice marks the culmination of his long, carefully managed rise through the judiciary and could open a new chapter for a crucial state organ that has increasingly come under public pressure to assert its independence and relevance. Zeija’s appointment follows the retirement of Alfonse Owiny-Dollo on January 18….
The judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing High Court and appellate services closer to Ugandans in upcountry areas, in a move aimed at improving access to justice and reducing congestion in courts and prisons. Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija made the remarks on Tuesday during the second National Courts Open Day 2025 held at…
On the evening of April 22 2013, Godfrey Nabasa, 30, requested a young man (of 14 years) that they walk together. He took him to Busimbi market in Rakai district and bought him four pairs of shorts and some delicious pancakes. The young man sort of knew him, although not very well. He had seen…
Outgoing Principal Judge Flavian Zeija is the new deputy chief justice replacing Richard Buteera who retired last year. Zeija’s appointment is among a raft of judicial changes announced by President Museveni yesterday. The president also elevated Muzamiru Kibeedi to the Supreme Court and appointed eight Justices of the Court of Appeal, and 21 acting judges of…
