Court Remands lawyer Mabirizi Over Hate Speech
Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi to Luzira Prison over allegations of hate speech and spreading malicious information. Mabirizi appeared before Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa, facing charges related to statements he allegedly made against the newly appointed Chief Justice Zeija Flavian and Justice Musa
Museveni Appoints Dr. Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s new Chief Justice, succeeding Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, who has retired upon reaching the mandatory retirement age. Justice Zeija had been serving as the Deputy Chief Justice since his appointment in 2025, following the retirement of Justice Richard Buteera in May
Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga Appointed Acting Principal Judge
Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga has been appointed as the Acting Principal Judge of the Courts of Judicature. Her appointment was made by the , Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny–Dollo. This appointment follows the elevation of Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija to the position of Deputy Chief Justice. In her new role, Justice Kajuga
