Special Sessions for Sexual and Gender Cases 788 Sexual and Gender Based Violence Cases Cleared in 40 Days

Issue 12 |January 2019

Special sessions for sexual and gender cases 788 Sexual and Gender Based Violence cases cleared in 40 days

Key highlights for the 21st Annual Judges’ Ben Kiwanuka Memorial year 2018 Conference - Concept Lecture rekindles fond memories THROUGH THE LENS

Top representatives of the Executive, Legislature and the Top representatives of the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary at the 2018 Opening of the New Law Year event Judiciary at the 2018 Opening of the New Law Year event at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala on January 29, at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala on January 29, 2018. The event is a State function. 2018. The event is a State function.

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Kahinda Otafiire, The Principal Judge, Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine, inspects an is joined by Justice, Law and Order Sector stakeholders at inmates’ food stall at Luzira Prison Complex during a hands- the commissioning of Mitooma Justice Centres on August 30, on Plea Bargain training on May 2, 2018. Looking on is the 2018. Commissioner (Custodial Sentences), Robert Munanura.

High Court Judge (Judiciary Projects/Execution & Bailiffs Secretary to Judiciary, Kagole Expedito Kivumbi, in a Division), Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa, displays the Sudreau Global candid talk with Judiciary senior management staff during Justice Award 2018 that he received in recognition of his a team building exercise at the High Court Gardens in contribution to the Justice Sector in Uganda, June 21, 2018. Kampala on September 6, 2018.

INSIDE. . . The best is yet to come 2 21st Annual Judges’ Conference - Concept 5 Judiciary highlights for the year 2018

20 788 cases cleared in 40-day SGBV sessions

25 Ben Kiwanuka Memorial Lecture rekindles he New Year is a time for looking back and for fond memories

looking forward. Some people make resolu- 27 MAK School of Law celebrates 50 years tions to break bad habits, create new ones or Tmaintain existing ones. The editorial team of The Judiciary Insider also has a resolution it intends to keep: we promise to continue to keep you updated of all events that take place in the Judiciary with a view to keep you informed.

In this edition, we take stock of what has made news throughout the year to share in this comprehensive edition. Thanks to you, the Judiciary has surpassed 66,000 likes on Facebook, gained over 1,000 followers on Instagram and 5,500 followers on Twitter. EDITORIAL TEAM We plan to make 2019 even better! Your feedback, constructive criticism, and, above all, your Solomon Muyita Editor Sheila Wamboga Editorial Coordination readership, have proven invaluable in our mission to Halimah Kaggwa Editorial & Research produce the best news site possible. Peter Mugeni Design & Layout Danielle Nalukenge, Photography On behalf of the whole editorial team, we wish you, Deo Akugizibwe your family and friends the very best of 2019! Editorial Board Cheers Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe-Ssali Judge, High Court (Chairperson) Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa Judge Projects (Member) HW Esta Nambayo Chief Registrar (Member) Kagole Expedito Kivumbi Secretary to the Judiciary (Member) Solomon Muyita HW Vincent Emmy Mugabo Registrar Mediation/PRO (Member) Senior Communications Officer /Editor Solomon Muyita Senior Comms. Officer (Secretary)

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January 2019 THE JUDICIARY INSIDER 1 21st Annual Judges’ Conference

President Yoweri Museveni at the opening of the 20th Annual Judges’ Conference at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala on January 21, 2018. 21st Annual Judges’ Conference - Concept Background The Judiciary of Uganda will hold its 21st Annual Judges Conference 2019 Serena Hotel, Kampala for the period of 28th to 31st January 2019. The Annual Judges Conference is conducted every calendar year to give opportunity to the Judiciary to assess its performance in relation to the mandate of the institution as enshrined in the Constitution and the National Laws of Uganda.

ssessing compliance with the given order to come up with solutions Development Goals (SDGs), 2015 mandate is a very crucial aspect of and recommendations aimed at which are aimed at having an equally the Annual Judges Conference in improved performance, efficiency developed world by the year 2030. Arelation to the schedule of duties and key and effectiveness. This is in tandem with the Second performance indicators of the Judiciary at National Development Plan of the various levels as set out in the Minis- Conference theme Uganda (NDP II). Goal 16 of the UN terial Policy Statement for each financial The theme of conference is “Judicial SDGs makes provision for promoting year. Ethics, Integrity and Accountability: peaceful and inclusive societies for A Precondition for Improved sustainable development, providing At this forum, the strengths, Access to Justice and Sustainable access to justice for all, building weaknesses and opportunities Development”. This is in line with effective, accountable and inclusive of the institution are analyzed in the United Nations Sustainable institutions at all levels.

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General objective Article 11 of the said Convention and Crime (UNODC) has stated that To strengthen compliance with provides for measures relating to the corruption in the Justice system whether judicial ethics and devise means of Judiciary and Prosecution Services as actual or perceived poses a real threat to improving integrity and accountability follows – confidence in the rule of law. Therefore, for sustainable access to justice for all boosting judicial integrity is an important persons in Uganda. “Bearing in mind the independence aspect of preventing corruption in the of the Judiciary and its crucial role Justice system. Specific Objectives in combating corruption, each State The specific objectives of the Conference Party shall, in accordance with the According to the UN Report on are to: fundamental principles of its legal Sustainable Development 2018; 1. Assess the nexus between Judicial Inde- system and without prejudice to corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion pendence, Ethics and Accountability. judicial independence, take measures cost some USD 1.26 trillion for developing to strengthen integrity and to prevent countries per year. This corroborates the 2. Examine the impact of unethical con- opportunities for corruption among the East African Bribery Index 2014 which duct on judicial performance, access to members. Such measures may include revealed that corruption in the Judiciary justice, social and economic development, rules with respect to the conduct of the had soared from 27.9% to 39.8% in and recommend appropriate remedies. members of the Judiciary”. 2013. The above UN Report further reported that almost one in five firms 3. Evaluate the performance of courts for Given the above provisions of the worldwide report receiving at least one the year 2018 and devise means of improv- convention, it is very important that the bribery payment request when engaged ing the efficiency and effectiveness of the theme of the Annual Judges Conference in regulatory matters. The amount of Judiciary. is premised on strengthening money lost in such unethical behavior judicial independence, integrity and and conduct could be used to lift those 4. Strengthen judicial integrity and mini- accountability in order to minimize and who are living on less than USD 1.25 a mize opportunities for judicial corruption. combat opportunities for corruption. day.

In same respect, Uganda as a Member Lack of integrity and ethics breeds Rationale of the UN is mandated to ensure that corruption which undermines the rule According to the Inspector General of the sustainable Development Goals are of law, leads to violation of human rights, Government Bi-Annual Report (July achieved by 2030. Goal 16 of the 2030 enhances organized crime and negatively – December 2017), the Judiciary of Agenda for Sustainable Development impacts on judicial performance, Uganda is still ranked among the corrupt provides as follows:- access to justice, social and economic Government institutions. This is due to development. failure to comply with the set standards “Promote peaceful and inclusive which are aimed at promoting integrity, societies for sustainable development, Topics judicial ethics and accountability. provide access to justice for all and build 1. Keynote Address: “The Role of Judicial The Judiciary of Uganda has a Code effective, accountable and inclusive Officers in upholding the law, values, norms of Conduct which emphasizes the institutions at all levels”. and aspirations of the people in accordance principles of integrity, independence, with Article 126 (1) of the Constitution”. impartiality, competence, propriety and The above stated goal is aimed at having equality. However, loopholes have been strong Justice Institutions which are Proposed Presenter: Professor Fredrick detected several times in respect of accountable to the people by maintaining Edward Ssempebwa. compliance with the set standards. Real ethical behavior and upholding integrity and perceived corruption have portrayed as a bedrock for the administration of 2. The applicability of the Bangalore Prin- a bad image on the future of the Uganda justice. ciples in the Ugandan Judiciary as a tool for Judiciary. improving judicial ethics and accountability: The negative effects of unethical conduct Hon. Rtd. Justice James Ogoola. Uganda is a state party to and ratified and lack of integrity lead to undesirable the United Nations Convention against results. This is a major reason why 3. The Relevance and enforcement of the Corruption on 9th September, 2004. the United Nations Office on Drugs Judicial Code of Conduct, Public Service

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Annual Judges Conference opening ceremony: (L-R) Hon. Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine (Principal Judge), Hon. Bart M. Katureebe (Chief Justice), Hon. Stella Arach-Amoko (Chairperson JTI Governing Council) and Hon. Dr. Henry Peter Adonyo (ED, JTI)

Code of Conduct and the Leadership Code tion Action Plan: Hon. Justice Rubby By the end, the following output is Act to Judicial Officers:The Inspector Gen- Opio-Aweri. expected: eral of Government Hon. Justice Irene Kakooza Mulyagonja. 8. Technological Aspects of Improving and 1. Proper understanding of the nexus be- Strengthening Judicial Integrity, Impartiality tween Judicial Independence, Ethics and 4. Exploring the Efficiency and Effective- and Elimination of Corruption: Hon. Jus- Accountability. ness of the Judicial Service Commission in tice Geofrey Kiryabwire, Chairperson, strengthening ethics and integrity in the Technology Committee. 2. Appropriate remedies developed to ad- Uganda Judiciary: Hon. Justice Benjamin dress the impact of unethical conduct on ju- Kabiito, the Chairman, Judicial Service 9. Integrity and Crime Prevention in the dicial performance, access to justice, social Commission. Justice System: The Role of the various Jus- and economic development. tice Duty Bearers: Panel: The DPP, The 5. Bolstering Anti-Corruption Mecha- President Uganda Law Society, Director 3. Performance of courts for the year nisms and Judicial Independence: The Ap- CIID and LASPNET. 2018 evaluated and means of improving plicability of the Global Judicial Integrity efficiency and effectiveness of the Judiciary Network in Uganda: Commissioner Ruth 10. Fostering Judicial Independence devised. Sebatindira. through Planning, Budgeting and Financial Resource Allocation: Permanent Secre- 4. Judicial integrity strengthened and 6. The Linkage between Judicial Indepen- tary/ Secretary to the Treasury opportunities for judicial corruption mini- dence, Immunity and Accountability under mized. the Uganda Judicial System: Prof. Justice 11. Retirement Planning from the Civil Lillian Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza. Service Perspective: Commissioner Pen- Chief Guest at the Judges sions, Ministry of Public Service. Conference 7. Strengthening Integrity and Account- H.E The President, will be the Chief Guest ability under the Judiciary Anti-Corrup- Expected Outputs of the of the Judges Conference 2019. Conference

4 THE JUDICIARY INSIDER |January 2019 Highlights - 2018 Judiciary highlights for the year 2018 From the appointment of new Judicial Officers to celebrating the legacy of former Chief Justice Ben Kiwanuka, the Judiciary Insider takes a look at the news stories that defined the Judiciary in the year 2018.

January IJM Spearheads Court Registry Reorganization

n January 30, 2018 a team from IJM met with Court of Appeal Justice, Hon. Justice Geoffrey OKiryabwire to agree on a roadmap of the reorganization of the court’s registry. The Deputy Chief Justice desig- nated Hon. Justice Kiryabwire to coor- dinate the project.

As part of the initiatives to clean up the registry, IJM will help the judiciary digitize court registries. For a start, IJM will reorganize the registries of Court of Appeal, Family Division and Mbale High Court to make them more functional and eventually spread out to other courts.

Murder dominates Judiciary cautions on court demonstrations Iganga Court Session Hon. Justice Michael Elubu started n January 3, 2018, a group independence of the Judiciary which a month-long High Court criminal of protesters donned in yel- is protected by the Constitution. In session where 40 cases were low shirts stormed the High the release, (then) Chief Registrar, disposed. OCourt’s Civil Division in Kampala pro- Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa, said, “We testing the subjecting of the Speak- find it callous for litigants to organize The session handled offences that go er Parliament Rebecca Kadaga to a crowds to try and undermine judicial as far back as 2010. Of the 40 cases court process. independence. If we want to be handled, 15 were murder cases, 13 governed by the rule of law, then we are Aggravated Defilement, seven The action prompted the institution must allow institutions to operate Aggravated Robbery and five are to issue a press release calling the act and that is why the Constitution Rape cases. an unwarranted direct affront on the provides for the courts.

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Speaker pledges to support Administration of Judiciary Bill n January 29, 2018, the Judiciary held the opening of the New Law Year event – a state function at Owhich it publicly gives accountability about the previous year and makes promises for the New Year. At the event, Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga promised to support the Judiciary Administration Bill if was tabled on the floor of Parliament.

The core object of this Bill is to operationalize provisions of the Constitution relating to the Judiciary administration of justice, improve efficiency and effectiveness of the of the first black Chief Justice of Uganda, enhancing the administration of justice. courts, strengthen the independence of late Benedicto Kiwanuka, who was The other achievements of the 2017 that courts and streamline the administration dragged from the High Court building and the CJ boasted of was the increased use of courts. Deputy Attorney General, murdered during the reign of the then of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Mwesigwa Rukutana told the gathering of President Idi Amin. (ADR) in civil cases and plea bargaining in the legal minds that Cabinet had discussed criminal cases that he said have ensured and passed the Judiciary Administration Indeed, the Judiciary in September timely adjudication of the cases. Bill and that it had been forwarded to celebrated the life of Kiwanuka with his Parliament for debate. statue erected at the High Court building. The then president of the Uganda Law Some of the achievements registered in Society, Francis Gimara, called upon the In his remarks, Chief Justice Bart Katureebe the previous year as pointed out by the Judiciary to use the available resources to revealed that in September, the Judiciary CJ included; increased disposal rate of administer justice to Ugandans this new would celebrate the life and achievements cases and a number of reforms aimed at law year. February Editorial Board plans for the year he Judiciary Editorial Board started the year in high gear by unveiling the draft Communication Strategy Tfor the Judiciary. In its first meeting of the year, the Board was set to conduct a stakeholder meeting to review the Strategy. The Board Chairperson, Hon. Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe, said in the February 23, 2018 meeting at the High Court in Kam- pala, that renowned media consultant, Dr. Peter G. Mwesige of the African Centre for Media Excellence, was identified to lead the Strategy review meeting. The Board also reviewed some of the IEC materials developed for different courts as well as considering content for the next Judiciary Insider magazine, among other things.

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10 High Court Judges appointed, six elevated

President Yoweri Museveni with a team of newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court (2), Court of Appeal (4) and Judges of the High Court (10), at the State House in Entebbe, March 23, 2018.

he biggest highlight in the month include; Christopher Madrama, Stephen Mukwaya, Alex Ajiji, Tadeo Asiimwe and of February was the appointment Musota, Percy Tuhaise and Justice Emmanuel Baguma. of 14 judges to the Court of Appeal Ezekiel Muhanguzi who had retired as a Tand the High Court respectively by Pres- High Court judge upon clocking 65 years Others were; High Court advocate ident Museveni, a move that was aimed of age a few month prior. Musa Sekaana, Richard Wabwire, state at filling the existing gaps in the Courts of attorney, Ms. Jane Abodo, and Ms. Judicature that existed at the time. Those appointed to the High Court Bench Cornelia Sabiiti, the former executive included; then Chief Registrar, Mr. Gadenya director of the Public Procurement Those justices who were elevated/ Paul Wolimbwa, Chief Magistrate Joyce and Disposal of Public Assets Authority appointed to the Court of Appeal Kavuma, deputy registrars; Olive Kazaarwe (PPDA). Judiciary Signs MoU with UK Government he Judiciary signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom Government aimed Tat consolidatingU ganda’s efforts in fighting corruption. The British Government’s De- partment for International Development (DFID) through Strengthening Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Response (SUGAR) project, agreed to provide US$500,000 (about Shs2b) to automate the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The Hon. the Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bart M. Katu- reebe and the Secretary to Judiciary Mr. Ka- gole Expedito Kivumbi signed the MoU on behalf of the Judiciary while H.E. the British High Commissioner to Uganda H.E. Peter West signed on behalf of Britain.

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Justice Tibatemwa elected to the ICJ Hon. Lady Justice Prof. Lillian together with seven other re-known Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza, a Justice of Judges from across the globe. the Supreme Court was elected to the International Commission of Jurists Hon. Lady Justice Prof. Ekirikubinza for a five-year term. joined two other women from Africa, Hon. Lady Justice Qinisile This followed an International Mabuza from Swaziland and Hon. Commission of Jurists (ICJ) ballot Lady Justice Yvonne Mokgoro who conducted in December 2017 and was the first black woman to serve on January 2018. Hon. Lady Justice the bench in South Africa. Prof. Ekirikubinza was elected

Judiciary holds human trafficking conference he Judiciary held a two-day Anti human Trafficking Conference where the Judiaciary urged the government Tand other stakeholders to get interested in who traffics children from the Karamoja sub region and brings them to the city, which is many miles away. Uganda is a source, transit and destination point for victims of trafficking in persons. There are several pull and push factors that cause the trafficking in persons like rampant unemployment, poverty, high population growth and poor systems of education.

March

CJ on case backlog Mitooma Justice reduction tour in Malaysia Centres handed over he Chief Justice, Hon. Bart M. Ka- tureebe, led a delegation of Justice The new Mitooma Justice Centres was Law and Order Sector actors on a handed over by Dolphin Engineering Tweek-long bench-marking Case Backlog and Consultants Ltd. The complex Reduction tour in Malaysia. The Chief Jus- houses the Office of Directorate of tice, who was accompanied by Hon. Jus- Public Prosecutions, Police and the tices, Richard Buteera (Supreme Court), Chief Magistrates Court. The centre Geofrey Kiryabwire (Court of Appeal), billed at Shs1.4bn was funded by the Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa (Judge Special Justice, Law and Order Sector. The Projects), Ms. Rachel Odoi (Technical Ad- purpose of the three-in-one complex visor, JLOS), Mr. Andrew Khaukha (Tech- is in line with the JLOS Mission of nical Advisor, Judiciary) and HW Boniface improving access to justice by having Wamala (Private Legal Secretary), studied frontline JLOS institutions located in efforts of the Malaysian Judiciary to eradi- close proximity. cate case backlog.

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Judiciary, World Bank discuss access to justice

he officials from the World Bank paid a courtesy call on the Chief Jus- tice, Hon. Justice Bart M. Katureebe, Tat his chambers at the High Court.

The officials included Christina Malmberg Calvo, Country Manager, World Bank Uganda, Majorie Mpundu, Senior Counsel Legal Vice Presidency, Africa Practice and Barbra Magyezi, the Senior Public Sector Specialist, World Bank.

The meeting was a follow up on a similar meeting the Chief Justice had with World Bank officials in the US last year.

Among the intervention areas discussed doing an analysis to come up with the judicial officers. were access to justice, functional issues best home-grown ICT option to ease the such as number of judicial officers, process of automating courts. She said Ms. Calvo said mapping of corruption number of High Court circuits and mobile corruption mapping has been done with indicators will be one of the components courts. donors to establish real from perceived of the project. corruption. The team also discussed Sexual and The meeting was attended by officials Gender Based Violence and land issues. The Chief Justice said automation of from International Justice Mission, They equally talked about automation of the courts would help to reduce human Permanent Secretary/Secretary to courts and putting in place a performance contact and do away with opportunistic Judiciary, Mr. Kagole Expedito Kivumbi management system. corruption. He said the process will begin and Judiciary Advisor on Reforms Mr. as a pilot project and will also be used to Andrew Khaukha. Ms. Mpundu said the World Bank is monitor and evaluate performance of

Justices: Arach, Kasule, Bossa shine at ULS Awards

hree senior judicial officers were The title of Senior Counsel is one of the among the winners at the Uganda Special Ranks awarded by the President Law Society Awards Gala held at the based on advice by the Chief Justice, TSerena Hotel. Supreme Court’s Hon. Lady Attorney General and the President Justice Stella Arach-Amoko scooped the of the Uganda Law Society (ULS). It Distinguished Service in the Administra- is provided for under the Advocates tion of Justice Award. Court of Appeal’s (Special Rank) Regulations and comes Hon. Justice Remmy Kasule and Interna- with certain benefits. tional Criminal Court’s Hon. Lady Justice Solomy Balungi Bossa each received the The awards were the climax of the Senior Counsel Award for their notable second ULS Annual Law Conference held contributions as past presidents of ULS. under the theme; “The Legal Profession The duo was among 26 people who were and Uganda’s Economic Development: bestowed on the honour of Senior Coun- Locating the Missing Link.” sel.

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Justice Owiny Dollo presides over Luzira Prison graduation he Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. The University in partnership with as “one of the most sought after Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny African Prison Project offered the course professions”. Dollo, on March 23, 2018 presid- to create positive transformation. Ted over the first Bachelor of Law gradu- The Deputy Commissioner General ation ceremony at Luzira Upper Prison. The DCJ said the graduation is a clear of Prisons, James Mwanje, said the testimony that custodial sentences are Prisons authorities objectives are to He described the event as a ground- not the end of the road for convicts. promote and increase accessibility of breaking occasion that will inspire vocational skills training to all inmates other prisoners. He thanked the graduands for joining countrywide. the legal profession which he described Judiciary, Pepperdine University honour female achievers

he Judiciary in partnership with the Sudreau Global Justice Program of Pepperdine University on March T13, 2018 recognized eight women and one male for their fight for women justice. This was one of the highlights of the second Women in Leadership Con- ference held under the theme: “The Impact of Gender-Based Violence on the Girl Child and the Administration of Jus- tice Interventions” held in Kampala.

The First Lady and Minister for Education & Sports, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni presided over the function. Hon. Justice David Batema, the resident judge of fight for gender equity in the country. He Bossa, Ms. Rhoda Kalema Nsibirwa, Soroti High Court who is fondly called is also the author of a book titled; Gender Hon. Lady Justice Alice Elizabeth “Sister Batema” in Judiciary circles, Bench Book: Women’s Access to justice Mpagi Bahigeine, Ms. Geraldine scooped the Sudreau Global Justice in Uganda. Namirembe Bitamazire, Prof. Mary Gender Advocate Award. Okwakol, Associate Prof. Monica Chibita, The other recipients of the awards Hon. Cecilia Ogwal and Ms. Rachael Odoi He was recognized for his voice in the were; Hon. Lady Justice Solomy Balungi Musoke.

10 THE JUDICIARY INSIDER |January 2019 Highlights - 2018 New Judges sworn in President Museveni on Friday 23, March 2018 swore-in 10 newly appointed Judges of the High Court at State House Entebbe, a function that brought to an end the recruitment process.

Also sworn in at the same function was one Justice of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Ezekiel Muhanguzi, who had retired last year as Judge of the High Court but later appointed as a Court of Appeal Justice.

The Ag. Chief Registrar, HW Isaac Muwata, at the same function, JLOS conducts monitoring exercise introduced two Justices of the Supreme Court and three Justices of the Court he Justice Law and Order Sec- The Judiciary was represented by of Appeal who were elevated to those tor and Development Partners Registrars HW Tom Chemutai (Supreme positions but had not been introduced Group (DPG) started joint mon- Court), HW Fred Waninda (Planning to the President. He said the law does Titoring visits to selected JLOS institu- & Development), Dr. Immaculate not require Judges who have already tions. Busingye (Inspectorate) and HW Susan taken oath to take it again even after Kanyange (Anti -Corruption Division). elevation. The exercise which was held under the theme, “Strengthening the Other participants included Sector’s Fight Against Corruption,” representatives from other JLOS started with a multi-stakeholder institutions such as Uganda Police engagement on March 1st, 2018 held Force, Ministry of Justice and at Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Constitutional Affairs, Office of the involving various institutions that have Director of Public Prosecutions, Law a direct bearing on the anti-corruption Development Centre, among others. discourse in JLOS.

Anti-corruption case management rules drafted

udicial officers attached to the An- Entebbe. ti-Corruption Division (ACD) of the High Court took part in a three-day Hon. Justice Lawrence Gidudu, the Jmeeting on the development of case head of ACD, while flagging off management rules for the Division. the meeting said once the Case Management Rules will address The meeting which was organised issues in regard to Disclosure, Plea by the Strengthening Uganda’s Bargaining and Admissibility of Anti-corruption Advisory Response documents among others, which will Technical Facility (SUGAR-TAF) took reduce on case backlog and increase place at the Laico Lake Victoria Hotel, on case disposal rate.

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April ULS Honors Judge Brand new pick-up trucks Gadenya igh Court Judge, Hon. Justice Gad- procured for chief magistrates enya Paul Wolimbwa, received an t least four Chief Magistrates Courts providing transport to courts. Mr. Komun- award from Uganda Law Society in got new four-wheel drive pick-up da said the phased distribution of vehi- Hrecognition of his contributions towards double cabins. Principal Assistant cles will depend on the allocation of funds fostering the rule of law in Uganda. The ASecretary, Mr. Samuel Sabiiti Komunda, made by the Ministry of Finance. award was presented to Hon. Justice said the administration is committed to Gadenya by the President Uganda Law Society (ULS), Mr. Francis Gimara, at the High Court in Kampala.

CJ meets Ford Foundation VP On Friday April 13, 2018, the Hon. Chief Justice met with Ford Foundation’s Vice President, Mr. Martin Abregu. The brief engagement was also attended by Hon. Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa, who is in Charge of Judiciary’s Special Projects, plus other Ford officials, including its Regional Director, Mr. Maurice Makoloo.

Mukono High Court launched

hursday April 19, 2018 was a joy- The Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bart services because they do not know ous celebration as institutions M. Katureebe, who presided over the how to access them. Speaking at the under the Justice Law and Order function urged Government to increase same function, the Principal Judge, TSector assembled at Mukono District the number of judges and judges to Hon. Justice Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine, Grounds for the launch of Mukono High improve service delivery and also fight said interference had exacerbated case Court circuit. case backlog. “Uganda has a population backlog. of more than 37 million people but has It was a double celebration as the court only 52 judges who cannot perform as In her remarks, Mukono resident had a Court Open Day under the theme expected,” he said. judge appealed to the district leaders “Increase Access to Justice” where to provide land for the construction of members of the public interacted freely He said although Ugandans demand High Court premises. with Judicial Officers. justice, 95% of them cannot seek such

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May Judge Gadenya hands over Chief Registrar Office

utgoing Judiciary Chief Reg- istrar, Hon. Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa, handed over Othe office to outgoing Registrar High Court, Isaac Muwata.

Hon. Justice Gadenya was earlier this year appointed on promotion to High Court Judge by the President Yoweri Museveni. Subsequently, the Judicial Service Commission appointed HW Muwata the Acting Chief Registrar.

The handover ceremony at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala, was presided over by the Hon. Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bart M. Katureebe, Justice Gadenya while handing over have an irreversible transformation. in the presence of the Principal Judge, the office he had been holding for Hon. Justice Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine; four years to the Acting Chief Registrar The office of the Chief Registrar is the Judiciary PS, Kagole E. Kivumbi Isaac Muwata summarily said the a very powerful office that mainly and a number of senior registrars and seeds of change had been sowed and handles the administrative roles of the administration staff. was opportunistic that Judiciary will day-today running of the Judiciary.

NAWJU gets new Bailiffs trained President More than 30 Court Bailiffs from the 22, 2018. The training was designed he National Association of Women Central Region took part in a half- to bolster teamwork and consistent Judges in Uganda (NAWJU) on Satur- day training organised by the Judicial effective administration of justice in the day May 18th, 2018 held its Extraor- Training Institute (JTI) on Tuesday May country. Tdinary Annual General Meeting at Judicial Training Institute, Nakawa-Kampala, in which it elected High Court’s Hon. Lady Parliament increases number of Justice Henrietta Wolayo as president. High Court Judges to 82 She replaced Supreme Court’s Hon. Lady Justice Esther Kisaakye who resigned the arliament passed a resolution to steady increase in crime and conflict. position. increase the number of High Court “Therefore, it is resolved by Parliament judges from 49 to 82 after the for- that in accordance with Section 13 (b) Pmer number was found to be inadequate of Judicature Act, Cap 13, Parliament in- to tackle the ever increasing case backlog. creases the number of judges of the High Court from 49 to 82, the Principal Judge Besides the huge case backlog, Parlia- inclusive.” Read in part the resolution of ment’s decision to increase on the num- Parliament signed by the Clerk to Parlia- ber of High Court judges was based on the ment, Ms. Jane Kibirige dated April 11, fact that the current number of judges is 2018. fewer in comparison with the litigants,

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10 Judicial officers promoted he month of May, saw the Judicial is primarily mandated with the The other group of promoted officers Service Commission (JSC), promot- recruitment, promotion and disciplinary was from the rank of Senior Principal ing 10 judicial officers at the lower of errant judicial officers. Grade One to now Acting Chief TBench, a move that was aimed at pro- Magistrate. moting judicial career of the officers. The officers promoted from the rank of Assistant Registrar to Deputy Registrar They include; HW Charles Yeteise, HW The promoted judicial officers, are: HW Festo Nsenga, HW Rosemary Jessica Chemeri and HW Samuel Kagoda previously at the rank of Chief Magistrate Ngabirano Bareebe and HW Flavia Ntende. became deputy registrars. Nabakooza. Five officers were confirmed in Their promotion will now see them Those promoted Chief Magistrate to service. These are; HW Nasuru posted to various high courts and Deputy Registrar include; HW Mary Magomu, HW Geoffrey Akena, HW appellate courts for work. Kaitesi Kisakye, HW Sylvia Nabaggala Esther Nahirya, HW Maureen Mukoya Mbuga, HW Moses Anguandia Gabriel and HW Doreen Ainembabazi. The JSC is a government body that and HW Godfrey Kaweesa.

June Justice Ayebazibwe’s candle burns out igh Court Judge, Jessica Naiga an illness that had put her down for a Ayebazibwe, breathed her last in while. this month, creating a gap in the HJudiciary. She was nicknamed by her classmates from the 1990 Law Class as chief justice The 53-year old Judge who was attached due to her passion and observance of to the Family Division at the time of her human rights. She was survived by a demise, was also scheduled to resume husband and three children. her judicial duties having recovered from Five appointed as registrars resident Yoweri Museveni appoint- CCTV cameras ed five Deputy Registrars as Regis- installed at Judiciary trars of Courts of Judicature. The headquarters Pappointment raises the number of full registrars in the Judiciary from three to Kampala High Court building/Judiciary eight. headquarters was in June 2018 fitted with Closed Circuit Television In a May 23, 2018 letter to the (CCTV) cameras in a move to boost Chairperson of Judicial Service security at the building located in Commission, Hon. Justice Benjamin the city centre. The cameras were Kabiito, HE the President, appointed strategically positioned in areas Deputy Registrars: HW Immaculate accessed by members of the public, Byaruhanga Busingye, HW Esta such as corridors, walkways major Nambayo, HW Vincent Emmy Mugabo, offices, gardens, court halls as well as HW Isah Sserunkuma and HW Philip registries. Odoki, to the position of full registrars.

14 THE JUDICIARY INSIDER |January 2019 Highlights - 2018 Help the poor, First Lady to Christian Lawyers

he First Lady and Minister of Educa- tion and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni, asked lawyers and judi- Tcial officers to emulate the biblical principles of truth, righteousness, compassion, love and forgiveness in the administration of justice.

She made these remarks as she opened the ChristianL awyers Conference held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.

The Conference which was held under the theme: “Biblical World View in Promoting Efficient and Effective Administration of Justice” was organized Ms. Museveni asked the lawyers to fight the Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Justice by Pepperdine University, Uganda Law for the rights of the poor, orphans and Alfonse Owiny Dollo, asked officers to Society, Campus Crusade in Christ and widows. use the bible analogies of justice and Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity. apply it in practice. Speaking at the same conference,

Hundreds turn up for Bushenyi Court Open Day

undreds of people turned up for Court Open Day organized by the Bushenyi Chief Mag- Histrates Court on Monday, June 25, 2018.

The Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bart M. Katureebe, presided over the event at the Bushenyi District Administration ground. It was also attended by the Principal Judge, Hon. Justice Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine.

The event celebrated under the theme: “Access to justice and building public trust”drew participants from different Justice, Law and Order Sector as well as civic leaders from greater Bushenyi. days is to explain to court users than two hours in a question and The Chief Justice explained that the different court processes. He answer session. part of the reasons for holding open engaged members of public for more

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July Court of Appeal’s registry revamped

he Deputy Chief Justice on July 23, Registry is open for public use. Presiding He hailed International Justice Mission 2018 commissioned the newly re- over the event, Deputy Chief Justice, (IJM) for the job well-executed. vamped Court of Appeal Registry. Hon. Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, T assured Court Users that service delivery IJM is also set to work on the registries of Formerly likened to “a grave yard” or “a at the Court is going to be a lot quicker Family Division and Mbale High Court to village rubbish pit”, the now reorganized and timely. make them more functional.

18 Chief Magistrates appointed Mpigi Criminal Session he Judicial Service of 32. kicks off Commission (JSC) in The Mpigi Resident Judge, Hon. Justice the course of the year, Some of the new appointed Emmanuel Baguma, on Thursday July Tappointed 18 new Chief Chief Magistrates included: 26, 2018 opened a special month-long Magistrates and four assis- Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona, criminal session at Mpigi High Court. tant registrars. the current secretary to the The Session was kicked off with a Commission of Inquiry into ceremonial opening with Hon. Justice The appointment of 18 Land matters, Ms. Elizabeth Baguma inspecting a guard of honour. Chief Magistrates brings the Akullo Ogwal, This was followed by a stakeholder total number to 55 though meeting. The bulk of the cases to be the required number is 100. The four appointed assistant handled are sexual related offences. court registrars were; Joy Kabagye According to the cause-list, 13 cases are The appointment of the four assistant Bahinguza, Dorothy Ssempala Lwanga, for aggravated defilement, seven for court registrars brings the total number Simon Zirintusa Kintu and Jamson rape, seven for murder, two aggravated to 13 against the required establishment Karemani Karemera. robbery and one case for robbery.

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Supreme Court handles 13 Criminal appeals t least 13 criminal appeals were 2008. The other prominent appeal to worth Shs 11 billion to Kikonyogo Invest- handled at the Supreme Court. be handled is that of Ms. Sarah Kulata ments Ltd. According to the cause list signed Basangwa, the interdicted commission- Aby the Court’s Deputy Registrar, the er for land registration at the Ministry of A panel of five justices; Hon.L ady Justice highest appellate court will handle the Lands and Urban Planning. Ms. Kulata is Stella Arach-Amoko, Hon. Justice Eldard appeal of businessman Mr. Kato Kajubi appealing against Court of Appeal deci- Mwangusya, Hon. Justice Rubby Opio- who is appealing against a life impris- sion for her to be tried at the Anti-Cor- Aweri, Hon. Justice Paul Mugamba and onment sentence for the gruesome ruption Court. Kulata had been accused Hon. Justice Augustine Nshimye, will be murder of 12-year-old Joseph Kasirye in of hastily and illegally parceling out land handling the session.

71 lawyers enrolled

n a rare feat, the Attorney General and head of the bar, Mr. William Byaru- hanga, came to witness the enrolment Iof new advocates of the High Court. Un- der Article 119 (3) of the Constitution, the AttorneyG eneral is the principal legal adviser to the government.

The Attorney General also has the mandate, to draw and peruse all contracts, agreements and international legal undertakings in respect of which the government or one of its agencies has an interest. The Attorney General also represents the government in courts of law or any other legal proceedings to which the Government is party.

In his remarks, Mr. Byaruhanga told the new officers of court that the legal profession is congested and that they must have a cutting edge to survive. “The law output, over the years has increased. You must retain focus and maximise your own comparative advantage.”

Executions Division moves to Crusader House

he High Court Execution and Bailiffs Crusader House is located at Plot 3 Por- HW Elias Omar Kisawuzi says is more spa- Division (EBD) moved to Crusader tal Avenue in Kampala, between Shumuk cious than the offices at the headquar- House in Kampala. It was former- House (former Blacklines House) and ters. “Our intention is to improve the effi- Tly housed at the Judiciary headquarters Workers House. EBD now occupies the ciency and management of the Division,” in Kampala since its inception in 2012. 3rd and 4th Floor of the building, which he said.

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August Esta Nambayo appointed chief registrar fter months of having an- act of the Judicial Service Commission, ing Chief Registrar, President Mr. Benjamin Kabiito Following the Museveni finally appointed Ms. elevation of the then Chief Registrar AEsta Nambayo as the new substantive Gadenya to the position of High Chief Registrar of Courts of Judica- Court judge, the position has been ture. occupied by Mr. Isaac Muwata in acting capacity since May this year. Ms. Nambayo, who prior to her appointment was the Deputy The position of the Chief Registrar is Registrar at Court of Appeal, replaced fourth most important management Mr. Paul Gadenya, who was in positions in the Judiciary after the February, appointed as High Court Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice judge. and the Principal Judge. The core functions of the Chief Registrar are “In the exercise of the powers vested to implement policies and directions in the President by Article 145 (2) of of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief the Constitution, I hereby appoint Ms. of the Courts of Judicature,” President Justice and the Principal Judge. Esta Nambayo as the Chief Registrar Museveni wrote to the chairperson

September Judiciary scoops URA Strategic Partnership Award he Judiciary is a lucky winner of The award was given at the 13th Ag. Commissioner HRM, Mr. Patrick the Uganda Revenue Authority Taxpayers Appreciation Awards at Kololo Barugahare and Senior Communications Commissioner General’s “Strate- Independence Grounds in Kampala on Officer, Mr. Solomon Muyita, received Tgic Government MDA of the Year Award September 28, 2018. the awards on behalf of the Judiciary. 2017/18”

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Shs1.4bn Mitooma Justice Centre commissioned elebrations and ululations filled including Judges; Hon. Justice Dr. Flavian State Attorney is in line with the Justice the air on the afternoon of Thurs- Zaija (Mbarara Senior Resident Judge), Law and Order Sector (JLOS) mission day 30th August, 2018 when Min- Hon. Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa of improving access to services by Cister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, (Executions Division/Projects) and Hon. having frontline institutions located Rtd. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, commissioned Lady Justice Joyce Kavuma (Mbarara in close proximity. The Minister asked the Mitooma Justice Centre. Resident Judge). the Mbarara Senior Resident Judge to monitor the conduct of court staff under The ceremony was witnessed by different The complex that houses a courthouse, his supervision in order to check petty stakeholders in the JLOS fraternity police station and offices of the Resident corruption.

OCTOBER

16 magistrates sworn into office

he Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Bart Patience, HW Edgar Karakire, HW Each of the new officers took the Oath M. Katureebe, on Friday October 5, Adong Susan, HW Najjuko Evelyn, HW of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath. They 2018 swore into office 16 new Mag- Otwao Fidelis, HW Emmanuel Kaweesi, promised to be faithful and bear true Tistrate Grade Ones at a ceremony held at HW Namukasa Hamidah, HW Nabirye allegiance to the Republic of Uganda. the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala. Fatumah, HW Nzwebe Phillip and HW They further pledged to exercise the They will be deployed to work in different Ziraba Arthur. Others are HW Igga Adiru, judicial functions entrusted to them parts of the country by next week. HW Christine Turibamwe, HW Akera and do right to all manner of people in Derrick Otim, HW Joel Wegoye and HW accordance with the Constitution of the The new magistrates are HW Lwanga Ivan Seguya. Republic of Uganda. Benedicto Nsibambi, HW Koburunga

January 2019 THE JUDICIARY INSIDER 19 Highlights - 2018 788 cases cleared in 40-day SGBV sessions The Judiciary and Justice Law and Order Sector in partnership with United Nations Population Fund (UNPFPA) held special 40-day sessions in High Court and Chief Magistrates Courts handling Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases.

ccording to the Principal Judge, Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine, the pilot was undertaken as a pre- Acursor to the establishment of special courts to try SGBV offences.

“It is a pilot project testing for the suitability and viability of establishing a special court for SGBV cases. The project has been placed under the Criminal Division to oversee the implementation of the work plan of the special sessions for SGBV cases,” he said.

In terms of performance, the 13 sessions, which were held in different parts of the country between November and December 2018, cleared 788 SGBV cases from the system.

UNFPA Country Representative, Mr. Alain Sibenaler said UNFPA was happy to fund the pilot special sessions.

According to the Project Coordinator, Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa, attention was drawn towards the SGBV cases such as defilement, rape and domestic violence, because they constitute 62 percent of the cases in the High Court.

Ms. Lucy Ladira, the JLOS Secretariat from all pilot sites emphasizing and cases. Advisor on Criminal Justice says the reiterating the need to expedite the pilot project confirmed the need for process of setting up of a special court/ More than 200 justice sector and civil government to expeditiously establish mechanism to fast track the disposal of society actors were trained on the and strengthen special courts, sessions GBV cases,” she said. management of SGBV cases; equipping and procedures in order to fast track them with the requisite knowledge, SGBV cases. The project contributed to the disposal information, skills and experience to of pending cases thereby reducing the render the expeditious handling of “The objective of the project was met number of pending SGBV cases in the cases of SGBV as well as availing of with unprecedented success backed project areas, identification and sharing resource materials to inform decision by reports and recommendations of best practices in dealing with SGBV making.

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IJM to improve archiving system at Executions Division he filing and archiving system at Mr. Shawn Kohl, the IJM National before a solution can be sought. the Executions & Bailiffs Division Director, said the intention of the visit is set for an upgrade. This was the was to assess ways of improving the filing The team was taken on a guided tour Toutcome of a meeting held on October and archiving system at the Registry. of the registry by the EBD Registrar, 23, 2018 at the Division chaired by Hon. HW Elias Omar Kisawuzi. One of the Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa and a Hon. Justice Gadenya who doubles as outcomes from the interaction was that team from the International Justice Mis- the in-charge of Judiciary Projects said a technical evaluation must be carried sion (IJM). there was need to identify the problem out for the success of the project.

Furniture for Courts 900 Judiciary staff sensitized on HIV/AIDS t least 15 courts in different parts n line with the Presidential Fast its staff members who are already affect- of the country have, over the past Track Initiative on Ending HIV/AIDS ed. About 60 staff from Wakiso, Mpigi, two years, received an assort- in Uganda by 2030, the Judiciary Nsangi, Maddu, Kibibi, and Buwama Ament of furniture. These include the Ion Wednesday September 31, 2018 attended the workshop. newly constructed and commissioned sensitized its staff in the Wakiso and courthouses and a few others in rented Mpigi Magisterial Areas. The one-day The workshop was opened by H/W premises. sensitization workshop that was held Tadeo Muinda (Magistrates GI, at Maya Nature Resort was intended to Mpigi) who thanked the Judiciary The furniture that has been procured raise awareness on the scourge of HIV/ management for bringing this using funds of the Government of AIDS as well as give support to some of wonderful Initiative to the staff. Uganda, include court benches with backrests, office tables, judicial chairs, advocate chairs and tables as well as waiting chairs. Some of the courts that have benefited from this capital investment include the new Kabale and Masindi High Courts and the Magistrates Courts of Mitooma, Ibanda, LDC, Kanungu and Kiruhura. New office furniture was equally procured for the Deputy Chief Justice, two Supreme Court Justices, three Court of Appeal Justice and 10 Court Judges.

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November World Bank to support the Judiciary he World Bank committed to a concept note on Strengthening the Judiciaries face. strengthening the administration Administration of Justice in Uganda as of justice by making it a component well as the ICT Strategic Plan for E-Justice. Ms. Kabagambe reassured the African Ton the World Bank programmes. CJs present that previously the Bank has Ms. Kabagambe said the component of been dealing with finance ministries but This was the outcome of a meeting administration of justice has not been on now support will be channelled directly held between the Chief Justices and the the agenda of the World Bank but after to respective Judiciaries. Executive Director World Bank African listening to the Chief Justices they (World Group, Ms. Ann Kabagambe, at the Bank) will now include it. The Chief Justice also held bilateral talks World Bank headquarters in Washington with the Gambian Chief Justice, Hon. DC. The Ugandan Chief Justice Hon. At the same meet, Chief Justices Justice Hassan Jallow. Justice Bart M. Katureebe, presented presented the challenges and needs Judiciary leadership interfaces with Parliamentary Budget Committee

he Judiciary asked government said that with the current funding, the Order Sector basket funding, there to increase funding to the sector institution cannot effectively handle its were still challenges of inadequate for proper dispensation of -jus mandate. The interface took place at the facilitation both in terms of financial Ttice to Ugandans. Judiciary headquarters in Kampala. and human resource.

While meeting the members of the The Chief Justice said while funds Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, the Committee Budget Committee of Parliament, the were availed for the automation of chairperson said they will make sure the Judiciary Leadership led by the Chief courts and construction of Mini-JLOS Judiciary is given the required funds to Justice, Hon. Justice Bart M. Katureebe, Centers through the Justice Law and dispense justice to Ugandans.

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December

Judiciary staff get SCP Transparency International Training

to engage judicial officers two-day training on Small Claims Anti-corruption watchdog, Bart M. Katureebe, on Friday December Procedure (SCP) has been organized Transparency International (TI) agreed 7, 2018. by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) to obtain information from Judicial Afor both Judicial and non-judicial staff. The Officers and Court Users before Among the issues discussed was the training will introduce participants to the publication of reports so as to come up role of TI in monitoring accountability rules for the implementation of SCP as well with informed and enforceable findings mechanisms and the fight against as best practices. While formally opening and recommendations. corruption; the state of corruption in the training; Hon. Justice Dr. Henry Peter the Uganda Judiciary (perceived and Adonyo, the JTI ExecutiveD irector, said the This was the outcome of a meeting real); adherence to the Judicial Code training was aimed at enhancing knowl- that representatives of TI, led by the of Conduct as well as Disciplinary edge and skills of key players in SCP. He Chairperson, Ms. Delia Ferreira Rubio, mechanisms. urged the participants to pay keen interest held with the Chief Justice, Hon. Justice in the training so that they can train others at their stations.

“This training will introduce the implementers to the rules used in SCP that will equip you with the necessary skills in case management systems and data management so that you are able to apply the rules properly in your respective magisterial areas,” he said. The training taking place at JTI in Nakawa has seen at least 30 staff, comprising two Chief Magistrates, 12 Magistrate Grade Ones, eight clerical officers and eight office supervisors, equipped with the necessary skills in case management systems and data management.

Uganda making progress on SGBV cases - PJ

he Principal Judge, Hon. Justice laws and a clear strategy direction but Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine, on De- the challenge is in implementation cember 6, 2018 delivered a key- of the legal framework to create a Tnote address at the second National conducive environment for women Symposium on Justice for Women and and girls to access justice more Girls at Hotel Africana organized by effectively and efficiently.” Uganda Law Society. However, he noted with concern the He said Uganda is making good delays in investigation, prosecution progress against Gender Based and adjudication of Sexual andG ender Violence (GBV). ”As a country we have Based Violence (SGBV) crimes.

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JTI inducts new magistrates he induction for the 16 new Mag- istrate Grade One was held at the Judicial Training Institute. The Prin- Tcipal Judge, Dr. Yorokamu Bamwine, presided a five-day induction for 16 newly appointed Magistrate Grade Ones.

The induction that is taking place at Judicial Training Institute is meant to equip the new Judicial Officers with basic knowledge and skills necessary for the job.

The Principal Judge congratulated the group for joining the bench, saying “I am sure you will find fulfilment, purpose, “The Judiciary will not tolerate acts of Resolution to expedite trials and satisfaction and peace in serving this corruption, incompetence, drunkenness, humanize the justice system. country as magistrates,” he said. late coming, absenteeism, laziness, judicial tyranny and indiscipline of any “ADR methods such as plea bargaining, He encouraged the officers to inspire kind.” Mediation and Small Claims Procedure public confidence by conducting help reduce on case backlog and themselves in a professional and ethical The PJ further implored the new Judicial make the Judiciary more effective and manner. Officers to embrace Alternative Dispute efficient.”

Judicial officers discuss best practices in land cases

cross-section of Judicial Officers on Friday, December 7, 2018 took part in a consultative meeting on Abest practices in the adjudication of land cases. The group numbering more than 30 comprised Judges of the High Court, Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Chief Mag- istrates and Magistrates Grade One.

The meeting which took place at the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) was organized with support from the Justice Law and Order Sector. The JTI Executive Director JTI, Hon. JusticeD r. Henry Peter Adonyo, who opened the meeting He said if the land question is not Commission of Inquiry into Land said the main purpose was to critically handled well, it can lead to instability Matters.” He urged the participants examine the process of adjudicating in the country. “The issue (land to open up and share solutions with land cases, map an effective case disputes) has compelled the leadership concrete recommendations that would management business process and also of the country to put in place special contribute to a long and effective agree on proposals for strengthening mechanisms to address the land land dispute resolution process in the mediation and execution process. question including setting up of the country.

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Supreme Court, Chief Justice), George Ben Kiwanuka Memorial Lecture Japheth Masika (Chief Justice). rekindles fond memories Until 1986, Uganda followed the British court system where the Chief Justice By Karoli Ssemogerere sat in the High Court. This was replaced by the appointment of a Principal Judge On September 21st, 2018, the Judiciary in a historic occasion, to head the High Court, and the first celebrated the life and times of former Chief Justice of Uganda, principal Judge was Justice Herbert Benedicto Kiwanuka who, 46 years to the day was dragged from his Ntabgoba. High Court chambers never to be seen before again. CJ Kiwanuka was just 50 years old when he was executed by state actors. Kiwanuka qualified as one of the first Ugandan barristers trained in South r. Kiwanuka’s colleagues ex- sel (1964-1966) and later First Parliamen- Africa at Fort Hare University in 1952. tolled his virtues and steadfast tary Counsel (1967-1969). He made a strong early reputation as commitment to the rule of law. a people’s trial lawyer before joining MThe keynote address was given by his In 1969, he was one of the first four politics in the Democratic Party in 1958, successor and three time Chief Justice of Ugandan Judges appointed to the High later becoming first Chief Minister and Uganda Samuel Wako Wambuzi, now 87, Court. The others were Justices Kantinti, later Prime Minister who led Uganda into who served (1972-1975, 1979-1980) and Saulo Musoke and Kenneth Lubogo. The self government in 1961-1962. 1986- 2001). Mr. Wambuzi rose through current surviving retiring Justices in terms the ranks first as a Triple Pupil -Attor of seniority are Francis Ssekandi (High At the High Court celebration, people he ney (1961-1962), Crown State Attorney Court and Court of Appeal), Benjamin mentored extolled his virtues, impeccable (1962-1964), Senior Parliamentary Coun- Odoki (High Court, Court of Appeal, manners, humility, great sense of dress.

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Vice President, Edward Sekandi, with a cross-section of serving and retired justices and judges at the memorial lecture for the late Chief Justice, Benedicto Kiwanuka, in Kampala on September 21, 2018. Justice Augustine Nshimye Sebutulo who a habeas corpus ruling that freed a rose from being an interpreter returning British national working in Kakira Sugar to Law School at his death, detailed the Works. The Uganda Law Society pledged events of his horrendous departure from to rename its Rule of Law Award, the the High Court. Benedicto Kiwanuka Rule of Law Award. A fitting bust of the late Chief Justice has In the audience was Advocate Zaabwe been unveiled at the entrance to the High who was a reference clerk for three Court. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. months before the execution of the Chief Justice. Chief Justice Bart Katureebe About the Author: Karoli Ssemogerere remembered his first interaction with is an Advocate of the High Court, an Chief Justice Kiwanuka at Makerere Attorney and Counselor at Law, New University in 1971 when he was in York and international legal consultant. his first year. Other protégés of Chief He graduated from Makerere University Justice Kiwanuka were on hand for the in 1998 and served on faculty between remembrances were Justice Remmy 1998 and 1999. Kyonooneka Kasule, one of the first graduates of Makerere Law School , who remained in his private chambers at Kiwanuka & Company Advocates when Kiwanuka became Chief Justice in 1971 as a pupil attorney.

Kasule later formed Kawanga & Kasule Advocates in 1974, one of the oldest surviving law firms in Uganda. A moving documentary featured major persons in Kiwanuka’s life, his family, survivors and Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere his successor as DP President, two time presidential candidate, who was in close touch with him and in whom he confided his imminent demise after delivering

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Makerere School of Law celebrates 50 years The School of Law concluded events organized to commemorate 50 years with a Dinner that brought together Alumni at Hotel Africana, October 12, 2018, . The event was the climax of two- month celebrations and a launch of a fundraising drive for the Shs5 billion endowment fund for the School of Law.

he Chief Justice of Uganda who is He said the motto of MakerereU niversity fund observed that although the legal the first alumnus to ascend to that “We Build for the Future” indicates that professional is the most successful in position was honored to be the first they were the bricks that were turned Uganda, the alumni have not come back Tpatron, a task he willingly accepted. In his out and hence the great contributions to help in improving the Law school remarks at the SoL@ 50 Dinner, the inau- that all alumni are making to society. noting that the building where the law gural Chairperson of the Alumnus con- program was started is the same being gratulated all the alumni that have gone He challenged all alumni to make used to date. through the School of Law, Makerere Uni- personal evaluation to see if each one of versity. He made special recognition of them was making positive contributions ‘There has been no new building” the pioneer Law Teachers that included towards building Uganda and society. he said. Efforts have been initiated Prof. Justice Kanyeihamba and Prof. Sem- “We are part of the solutions to the through Government Officials like the peebwa among others for their sacrifice problems of this country. The big Chief Justice, the Speaker of Parliament that led to the start of a great institution problem is corruption and as Judiciary to spearhead the drive to mobilise that is celebrated worldwide. we are accused. Are we still building for resources for improving infrastructure of the future? Makerere University should the Law school. “We the Lawyers need The Chief Justice reminiscing his time not have taught us in vain. Wherever we to donate and invest money for five at University said he joined in 1971 and are, we should remember we build for years and be able to fund law school and that he together with all that have gone the future as citizens and leaders said the provide scholarships and research funds’ through the School of Law can now look Chief Justice. he said. back and take stock of the great strides they have realized in their life with Mr. Kabushenga Robert, the Chairperson The representative of the Chairperson satisfaction. of the School of Law endowment Makerere University Council, Mr.

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committee Rtd Justice Lameck. N. Mukasa in remarks read on his behalf said the School of Law was celebrating achievements and repositioning itself to play bigger roles in promoting justice rule of law and good governance. He congratulated the organizing committee for the tireless work that marked the celebrations with all the planned events usefully undertaken.

The Principal School of Law Dr. Christopher Mbazira congratulated all for the active roles played in the events that he termed as the first of its kind in the history of the School of Law. ‘We live in a dawning youthful innovation. It’s a mission to transform the School of Law, Tayebwa Thomas presented the which is The School of Law that has transform legal education and to close University’s contribution of Ten Million succeeded in producing graduates well the gap between legal academia and Shillings towards the fund and an equipped to deal with new and emerging practice adding that it is a collective additional Five Million as his personal challenges with a rich tradition of journey. contribution as an alumnus of the School excellence. “It’s good to be back to join of Law. the celebrations. Makerere University The Endowment fund to be managed was built from bottom up, we are special by the Alumni Association will provide a Mr. Tayebwa said, the University has with no competitor. We face challenges funding base to enable the Faculty of the done its part amidst the scarce resources but the investments we make today yield School of Law to undertake Research, and it’s time that the alumni to do their more results” he said as he expressed support to needy but bright law students, part as the case is in other international solidarity as Kenya chapter. avail the needed resources necessary for universities. “We get 162 million as a the teaching and learning. University to build, maintain and do The Chairperson of the organizing everything. Makerere University is struggling’ he added.

He said presently, the University has partly addressed the problem of teaching space through the Central Teaching Facilities and that plans are underway to turn Dining halls into lecture rooms since the University no longer provides meals. He said staff salaries have also been paid and that the University chambers has been newly established and is expected to work closely with the School of Law.

The President of Makerere University School of Law Alumni Kenya Chapter Mr. John Biro said the meeting was to celebrate the existence of excellence

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