President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Hon. Justice Zeija Flavian as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, alongside a Justice of the Supreme Court and eight Justices of the Court of Appeal.
The appointments were made in accordance with Article 142 (1) and (2) of the Constitution, following the advice of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Additionally, the President has appointed 21 acting Judges of the High Court for a two-year term, and reappointed Hon. Lady Justice Bukirwa Faridah Shamilah as an acting Judge for one year after the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against her.
The appointments mark one of the final acts of the sixth Judicial Service Commission, chaired by Hon. Justice Benjamin L. Kabiito, whose term ended on January 21, 2025. According to the JSC, these appointments align with the Judiciary’s expanded structure and reinforce its commitment to being the “People’s Bridge to Justice.”
Key Appointments
Deputy Chief Justice: Hon. Justice Zeija Flavian
Justice of the Supreme Court: Justice Muzamil Mutangula Kibeedi
Justices of the Court of Appeal: Hon. Lady Justice Ketra Kitariisibwa Katunguka
Hon. Lady Justice Sabiiti Cornelia Kakooza , Stella Alibateese, Hon. Lady Justice Florence Nakacwa,
Hon. Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema, Musisi John Mike, Hon. Justice Ssekaana Musa, Hon. Lady Justice Nambayo Esta
Among the 21 new acting High Court Judges are notable names such as HW. Sarah Langa Siu, HW. Rosemary Bareebe Ngabirano, Lillian Alum Omara, Charles Kasibayo, and Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu.
Reappointed Acting High Court Judge (One-Year Term):
Hon. Lady Justice Bukirwa Faridah Shamilah
The appointments come at a time when Uganda’s Judiciary is undergoing significant structural expansion to improve access to justice.