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President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed the appointment of 11 judges to the High Court and named three new registrars, the Judiciary announced on Friday, in a move aimed at easing the country’s mounting case backlog.
The judges had been serving in acting capacity since 2023 and were confirmed after completing their two-year probation.
“The instruments of appointment were signed by the President on August 24, 2025,” the Judiciary said in a statement.
Those confirmed to the High Court include Justices David Samson Makumbi Lwokya, Patience Rubagumya Tumusiime, Rosette Comfort Kania, Aisha Batala Naluzze, and Phillip Wilberford Mwaka. Others are Jacqueline Mwondha, Christine Echookit Akello, Jamson Karemani Karemera, Farouq Lubega, Amos Kwizera, and Flavia Nabakoza.
In the same announcement, Mr Museveni appointed three registrars: Agnes Alum, Tusime Sarah Basahija Barungi, and Justine Atukwasa. All three were previously serving as deputy registrars.
“The three registrars have been working in the Judiciary as Deputy Registrars and bring a wealth of experience to their new roles,” the statement noted.
Uganda’s courts are battling a backlog of more than 42,000 cases, a challenge the Judiciary attributes to limited staffing and inadequate resources. Officials said the new appointments are part of ongoing reforms to strengthen capacity and ensure faster adjudication of cases.
“The confirmation of the judges and appointment of registrars is expected to boost the efficiency of the High Court and improve service delivery across the justice system,” the Judiciary said.
The appointments come as the country seeks to expand its bench and increase efficiency in handling disputes for a rapidly growing population.
