Museveni to commission Shs63.9b Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings

President Yoweri Museveni is set to commission Shs63.9 billion Court of Appeal and Supreme Court buildings.

The twin buildings will be commissioned on February 9, 2024.

The development was confirmed by Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary.

“The construction of the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court buildings is done. They will be commissioned by next week,” he said.

In 2019, the Judiciary launched the construction of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal buildings.

Constructed by Seyani Brothers, the seven-story twin appellate courts buildings have two-basement floor parking for 226 vehicles. The construction would take 24 months; however, it was delayed due to a lack of funds.

The buildings entail 20 chambers for justices, five board rooms, four court halls, three registries, and three chambers for the registrars. They have customized courthouses with modern courtrooms, chambers for the justices, a gym, and a restaurant, among other amenities.

Prior to the commissioning of the twin buildings, the judiciary will hold the 25th Annual Judges Conference from February 5 to 8, 2024, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

This will be followed by the opening of the New Law Year and the commissioning of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal buildings. During the week of activities, registries at all courts will remain open.

The Judiciary will then hold the first National Court Open Day on February 29, 2024, at Kololo Independence Grounds.

The day will be open to all members of the public to understand various court processes where all justice players, such as police, ODPP, IGG, prisons, and judicial officers, will be interacting with the public freely.