Museveni Appoints Dr. Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice
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Museveni Appoints Dr. Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice

January 22, 2026
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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

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Justice Mike Chibita Set to Be Named New Chief Justice
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Justice Mike Chibita Set to Be Named New Chief Justice

January 20, 2026
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Justice Mike Chibita is expected to be named the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, whose tenure ended this week. Owiny-Dollo was appointed Chief Justice on August 20, 2020, by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, becoming the 13th holder of the office. He succeeded Bart Magunda Katureebe, who retired

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Owiny-Dollo Bows Out: A Career Spanning Courts, controversies and Peace Talks
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Owiny-Dollo Bows Out: A Career Spanning Courts, controversies and Peace Talks

January 19, 2026
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Chief Justice of Uganda Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Owiny-Dollo was appointed Chief Justice on 20 August 2020 by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, becoming the 13th holder of the office. He replaced Bart Magunda Katureebe, who retired on 19 June 2020 after

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Over 400 cases pending transfer from Court martial After Supreme Court Verdict
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Over 400 cases pending transfer from Court martial After Supreme Court Verdict

April 17, 2025
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At least 423 cases are pending transfer to civil courts following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. The revelation was made by Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The landmark judgment arose from a constitutional appeal filed by

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