List Of Judicial Officers In Uganda
A judicial officer is a person with the responsibilities and powers to facilitate, arbitrate, preside over, and make decisions and directions in regard to the application of the law.
Below are the List Of Judicial Officers In Uganda
JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT
No NAME COURT
1. Hon. Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny – Dollo CHIEF JUSTICE /
Head of Court
2. Hon. Lady Justice Dr. Esther Kisaakye
3. Hon. Lady Justice Stella Arach-Amoko
4. Hon. Justice Rubby Aweri Opio
5. Hon. Lady Justice Faith Essy Mwondha
6. Hon. Lady Justice Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza
7. Hon. Justice Paul Kahaibale Mugamba
8. Hon. Justice Ezekiel Muhanguzi
9. Hon. Lady Justice Percy Night Tuhaise
10. Hon. Justice Mike Chibita
JUSTICES OF THE COURT OF APPEAL
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1. Hon. Justice Richard Buteera DEPUTY CHIEF JUSTICE /
Head of Court
2. Hon. Justice Kenneth Kakuru
3. Hon. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire
4. Hon. Justice Fredrick Martin Stephen Egonda-Ntende
5. Hon. Lady Justice Elizabeth Musoke
6. Hon. Justice Cheborion Barishaki
7. Hon. Lady Justice Hellen Abulu Obura
8. Hon. Lady Justice Catherine K. Bamugemereire
9. Hon. Justice Stephen Musota
10. Hon. Justice Madrama Izama Christopher
11. Hon. Justice Kibeedi Muzamiru Mutangula
12. Hon. Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja
13. Hon. Lady Justice Monica Kalyegira Mugenyi
14. Hon. Justice Remigius Kyononeka Kasule
JUDGES OF THE HIGH COURT
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1. Hon. Dr. Justice Flavian Zeija PRINCIPAL JUDGE /
Head of Court
2. Hon. Justice David Kutosi Wangutusi Head INTERNAT’L CRIMES DIV.
3. Hon. Justice Lawrence Gidudu Head ANTI-CORRUPTION DIV.
4. Hon. Lady Justice Jane F.B. Kiggundu Resident Judge MBARARA
5. Hon. Dr. Justice Joseph Murangira Judge FAMILY DIVISION
6. Hon. Justice Wilson Kwesiga Judge CRIMINAL DIVISION
7. Hon. Justice Wilson Masalu Musene Resident Judge SOROTI
8. Hon. Dr. Justice Andrew Bashaija D/Head INTERNAT’L CRIMES DIV.
9. Hon. Justice Nyanzi Yasin Judge LAND DIVISION
10. Hon. Lady Justice Flavia Senoga Anglin D/Head CRIMINAL DIVISION
11. Hon. Dr. Justice Henry Peter Adonyo Senior Resident Judge SOROTI
12. Hon. Lady Justice Margaret Tibulya D/Head ANTI-CORRUPTION DIV.
13. Hon. Lady Justice Elizabeth Jane Alividza Snr Resident Judge FORT PORTAL
14. Hon. Justice Godfrey Namundi Senior Resident Judge MBALE
15. Hon. Lady Justice Henrietta Wolayo Resident Judge MUBENDE
16. Hon. Justice David Batema Senior Resident Judge MUKONO
17. Hon. Justice John Eudes Keitirima Head LAND DIVISION
18. Hon. Justice Henry Kawesa Isabirye D/Head LAND DIVISION
19. Hon. Lady Justice Elizabeth Kibula Kabanda Resident Judge MUKONO
20. Hon. Lady Justice Damalie Lwanga ED, JUDICIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE
21. Hon. Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe Ssali Judge FAMILY DIVISION
22. Hon. Justice Duncan Gaswaga D/Head COMMERCIAL DIVISION
23. Hon. Justice Vincent Okwanga Judge INTERNAT’L CRIMES DIV.
24. Hon. Lady Justice Alexandra Nkonge Rugadya Judge LAND DIVISION
25. Hon. Dr. Lady Justice Winfred Nabisinde Resident Judge JINJA
26. Hon. Lady Justice Eva Luswata Senior Resident Judge JINJA
27. Hon. Justice Michael Elubu Head CRIMINAL DIVISION
28. Hon. Lady Justice Margaret Mutonyi Judge CRIMINAL DIVISION
29. Hon. Justice David Matovu Head FAMILY DIVISION
30. Hon. Lady Justice Patricia Basaza Wasswa Judge LAND DIVISION
31. Hon. Lady Justice Ketrah Kitariisibwa Katunguka D/Head FAMILY DIVISION
32. Hon. Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe Resident Judge KABALE
33. Hon. Justice Mubiru Stephen Head COMMERCIAL DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Anne Mugenyi Bitature Judge COMMERCIAL DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Susan Okalany Judge INTERNAT’L CRIMES DIV.
Hon. Justice Oyuko Anthony Ojok Resident Judge MPIGI
Hon. Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa SICK LEAVE
Hon. Justice Ajiji Alex Mackay Resident Judge GULU
Hon. Lady Justice Cornelia Kakooza Sabiiti Judge LAND DIVISION
Hon. Justice Asiimwe Tadeo D/Head CRIMINAL DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Kazaarwe Olive Mukwaya Judge LAND DIVISION
Hon. Justice Sekaana Musa Head CIVIL DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Joyce Kavuma Senior Resident Judge MBARARA
Hon. Justice Emmanuel Baguma D/Head CIVIL DIVISION
Hon. Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire Judge COMMERCIAL DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Esta Nambayo Judge CIVIL DIVISION
Hon. Justice Isaac Muwata Resident Judge LIRA
Hon. Justice Isah Serunkuma Resident Judge ARUA
Hon. Justice Vincent Emmy Mugabo Resident Judge Fort Portal
Hon. Justice Phillip Odoki Judge CIVIL DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Immaculate Busingye Judge LAND DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Susan Abinyo Judge COMMERCIAL DIVISION
Hon. Justice Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema Resident Judge MASINDI
Hon. Justice Boniface Wamala Judge CIVIL DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Jane Okuo Judge ANTI-CORRUPTION DIV.
Hon. Lady Justice Jeanne Rwakakooko Judge COMMERCIAL DIVISION
Hon. Lady Justice Katamba Victoria Nakintu
Nkwanga
Resident Judge MASAKA
Hon. Lady Justice Margaret Apiny Resident Judge, MBALE
JUDGES OF THE INDUSTRIAL COURT
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Hon. Justice Ruhinda Asaph Ntegye Chief Judge INDUSTRIAL COURT
Hon. Lady Justice Linda Tumusiime Judge INDUSTRIAL COURT
REGISTRARS
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HW Langa Sarah Siu CHIEF REGISTRAR
HW Kisawuzi Eliasa Omar MEDIATION
HW Chemutai Tom RESEARCH AND TRAINING, JTI
HW Ssali Harriet Nalukwago SUPREME COURT
HW Anguandia Godfrey Opifeni COURT OF APPEAL
HW Kwizera Amos PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
HW Emokor Samuel REGISTRAR HIGH COURT
HW Kanyange Susan COURT OF APPEAL
HW Nassuna Flavia Matovu INSPECTOR OF COURTS
DEPUTY REGISTRARS
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HW Bareebe Rosemary Ngabirano MAGISTRATES AFFAIRS
HW Nabaggala Sylvia Mbuga INDUSTRIAL COURT
HW Lawrence Tweyanze INSPECTORATE OF COURTS
HW Angualia Moses Gabriel JTI, TRAINING
Dr. Nakibuule Gladys Kisekka JTI, RESEARCH
HW Waninda Fred K.B JINJA High Court
HW Ikit Mary MUKONO High Court
Dr. Nkonge Agnes MASAKA High Court
HW Khainza Eleanor Mary MAGISTRATES AFFAIRS
HW Festo Nsenga CRIMINAL DIVISION
HW Nabakooza Flavia LAND DIVISION
HW Kaweesa Godfrey MUBENDE High Court
HW Kisakye Mary Lukwago Kaitesi COMMERCIAL DIVISION
HW Ayebare Thadius Tumwebaze PRIVATE LEGAL SECRETARY TO CJ
HW Atingu Beatrice Stella INTERNATIONAL CRIMES DIVISION
OTHER Deputy Registrars
HW Kawuma Cissy Mudhasi INTERDICTION
HW Nizeyimana Deo INTERDICTION
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Judicial Officers’ List
ASSISTANT REGISTRARS
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HW Karemani Jamson Karemera CIVIL DIVISION/PRO
HW Atukwasa Justine MPIGI High Court
HW Sempala Dorothy Lwanga INSPECTORATE OF COURTS
HW Twinomuhwezi Henry FORT PORTAL High Court
HW Didas Muhumuza SUPREME COURT
HW Ssalaam Godfrey Ngobi SOROTI High Court
HW Kintu Simon Zirintusa MASINDI High Court
HW Ajio Hellen FAMILY DIVISION
CHIEF MAGISTRATES
No. NAME COURT
ON ASSIGNMENT
Dr. Mushabe Alex Karocho PRIVATE LEGAL SEC. TO DCJ / APPELLATE MEDIATION
HW Bucyana Lillian SMALL CLAIMS (Ag. Asst. Registrar)
HW Babirye Mary COURT OF APPEAL (Ag. Asst. Registrar)
HW Alum Agnes CIVIL DIVISION (Ag. Asst. Registrar)
HW Kakooza Elias LAND DIVISION (Ag. Asst. Registrar)
HW Twakyire Samuel MBARARA (HC/CM)
HW Matenga Dawa Francis GULU (HC/CM) & NWOYA CM
Dr. Lubowa Daniel ARUA (HC/CM), KOBOKO & YUMBE CM
HW Nabaasa Ruth MPIGI (HC/CM) & GOMBE CM
HW Lamunu Pamela Ocaya ANTI-CORRUPTION COURT (HC/CM)
HW Borore Julius Kyaka KABALE HC/CM, & KISORO CM
HW Natukunda Janeva LIRA HC/CM, DOKOLO, ALEBTONG, APAC &
OYAM CM
HW Ereemye Jumire James Mawanda MBALE HC/CM &BUBULO, SIRONKO CM
IN MAGISTERIAL AREAS
HW Kaggwa John Francis MUBENDE/MITYANA
HW Kule Moses Lubangula FORT PORTAL/KASESE
HW Mponye Kolya Sarah NTUNGAMO
HW Hatanga Juliet Harty MUKONO/LUGAZI/KAYUNGA
HW Agwero Catherine JINJA/KAMULI
Dr. Omalla Felix MOYO
HW Yeteise Charles MASAKA/KANONI/KALANGALA/RAKAI/
Who is the youngest judge in Uganda?
Esta Nambayo is a Ugandan lawyer and judge who was appointed to the High Court of Uganda on 4 October 2019.
Who is a judicial officer in Uganda?
“Judicial Officer ” shall have the same definition as is in the Constitution. “Judicial Officer’s family ” includes the Judicial Officer’s spouse, son, daughter, son- in-law, daughter-in-law, parent and any other close relative or employee who lives in the Judicial Officer’s household.