KAMPALA, Uganda—Justice Steven Mubiru has been welcomed as the new head of the Mukono High Court circuit, replacing Justice David Matovu.

This was at an event held yesterday at Mukono High Court to witness a formal handover of leadership, which marked a smooth transition and continuity of judicial leadership at the circuit.

In his inaugural remarks, Mubiru thanked his predecessor, Justice Matovu, for the seamless transition and also pledged to build on the foundation laid, with a focus on timely justice, integrity, and enhanced service delivery.

The outgoing judge, David Matovu, expressed gratitude to the court’s staff and stakeholders for their support during his tenure and also encouraged continued cooperation and professionalism under the new leadership

Justice Tweyanze also officially assumed his role as the new resident judge at Kasese High Court. In his address, he expressed the importance of teamwork, continuous professional development, and upholding the highest standards of service delivery.

Justice Tweyanze highlighted several expectations for the circuit to function effectively and in line with the judiciary’s values, further underscoring the need for strict time management, requiring staff to report to work by 8:00am.

In Lira, the High Court welcomed two new judges, Justice Margret Apiny and Justice Sarah Birungi Kalibala, which marked a significant boost to the court’s capacity in delivering timely and effective justice to the people of the Lango sub-region.

In Hoima, more than 40 judicial officers and non-judicial staff participated in a customer care management program designed to enhance service delivery and improve user experience in the judiciary.

The event that was organized by the Judiciary’s Registry of Communications and Public Relations aimed at equipping staff with essential customer care skills to better serve court users and promote public trust in judicial processes.

Justice Jamson Karemani Karemera , the resident judge of Kibogo, emphasized the need for the judiciary to become more approachable and efficient and for interaction with a court user; no matter how small, it can leave a lasting impression and directly affect public trust in the institution.

” From the security officer at the game to the clerical staff at the registry, each of us plays a critical role in shaping how the public views the judiciary; a single unpleasant experience can damage the trust we work so hard to build,” Karemani noted.

Justice Vicent Opyene, the Hoima resident judge, commended the communications and public relations team for organizing the timely training and also emphasized the critical role of customer care, ensuring that court users, many of whom are distressed when they arrive, are treated with empathy, respect, and professionalism.

Patongo High Court also received its first resident judge, Justice Okello George, who emphasized the importance of upholding ethics and professionalism in their service. Okello further recognized that Patongo is a newly established circuit and also assured the staff that he and the Acting Deputy Registrar will work closely with the judiciary management to ensure that the essential facilities are put in place as soon as possible.