Chief Justice reappoints Musota as chief inspector of courts
As Chief Inspector of Courts, Justice Musota oversees the functions of the Inspectorate of Courts in accordance with the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020 and the Administration of the Judiciary (Inspectorate of Courts) Regulations, SI 92 of 2023.
This marks Justice Musota’s second appointment to the position, having first been appointed Chief Inspector of Courts on January 27, 2023. (File photo)
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Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has re-appointed Justice Stephen Musota as the Chief Inspector of Courts for a period of three years, effective January 25, 2026.
A statement from the Judiciary’s communication unit dated March 9, 2026, states that the re-appointment is made pursuant to Article 133(1)(b) of the Constitution, Section 8(2), (3) and (4) of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020, and Paragraph 8 of the Administration of the Judiciary (Inspectorate of Courts) Regulations, 2023.
This marks Justice Musota’s second appointment to the position, having first been appointed Chief Inspector of Courts on January 27, 2023.
“His continued service reflects confidence in his leadership and stewardship of the Inspectorate of Courts during his previous tenure,” the statement reads in part.
As Chief Inspector of Courts, Justice Musota oversees the functions of the Inspectorate of Courts in accordance with the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020 and the Administration of the Judiciary (Inspectorate of Courts) Regulations, SI 92 of 2023. The Inspectorate of Courts plays a pivotal role in promoting judicial accountability, integrity, discipline, and performance standards across all court levels.
Judiciary spokesperson James Ereemye said through the Inspectorate, the Judiciary continues to advance reforms aimed at transparency, responsiveness, and efficiency within the justice system.
Who is Musota?
Justice Musota was appointed to the Supreme Court bench in November 2022 by President Yoweri Museveni. He was appointed to the Court of Appeal on February 8, 2018.
In 1984, he was appointed as a Magistrate Grade One, rising to the level of Senior Principal Magistrate Grade One in 1992. He went on to work as Chief Magistrate, then as Deputy Registrar and then Registrar of the High Court.
Later in 2000, he was promoted to the position of Chief Registrar, serving in that capacity until 2004. In 2004, he was appointed to the bench as a member of the High Court. He has a special interest in civil law.
He was appointed as a judge of the High Court in 2004. He served as the head of the Civil Division of the High Court.