A somber mood blankets the legal fraternity and nation as hundreds gather to honor the life and legacy of the late Prof. George Kanyeihamba, a revered Supreme Court judge, author, and constitutional scholar.Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo hails Kanyeihamba’s legacy as “an exemplary s
The author (R) with Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-DolloOn Saturday, July 12, 2025, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo held a thanksgiving party in Patongo, Agaro district.In a parallel move, I addressed a day-long digital town hall hosted on
Uganda’s Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has confirmed he will retire in mid-January 2026 after serving five years in office.Speaking dur
Uganda Law Society President, Isaac SsemakaddeKampala: Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has rejected his appointment to the Law Reform Committee, accusing Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo of fostering judicial tyranny
President Museveni has called for judicial reforms and ordered a thorough investigation into a controversial land eviction in Kiboga District, which he described as a form of injustice.The president made the appeal during the swearing in ceremony of the recently appointed Deputy Chief
In an effort to boost judicial efficiency and service delivery, the Judiciary has redeployed 28 judicial officers including registrars and magistrates as part of strategic administrative measures. The transfers, executed under Public Service Standing Orders, are
President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and affordablemeans of justice.He made the call while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of 21 rec
A legal battle has emerged in Uganda as Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo and Justice Musa Ssekanaa face a lawsuit filed by city lawyer Yasin Sentumbwe Munagomba.The lawyer accuses the two judges of judicial haras
Constitutional lawyer Jude Byamukama has warned that the Supreme Court's ruling on the trial of civilians in military courts could create a legal crisis if not handled carefully. His remarks come amid growing pressure on the government to release detainees who w
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed as fake a letter circulating on social media, which claims that the military is rejecting a Supreme Court ruling and threatening judicial officials.The let
