Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo hangs up his robes

Potential contenders to replace Owiny-Dollo include justices Mike Chibita, Catherine Bamugemereire, Monica Mugenyi, Christopher Madrama and Dr Flavian Zeija, the current deputy chief justice.

The chief justice, just like other justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Deputy Chief Justice, retires at 70 years, in accordance with Article 144(1)(a) of the Constitution.