Judicial commission promotes, deploys 11 officers in capacity-building drive
The JSC also appointed seven new grade one magistrates. They are Nicholas Nanyumba, Flavia Namugoma, Ceasor Chemutai, Phiona Twesigye Natukunda, Brenda Nakabira, Edina Cox Akorimo and Joy Janet Khayiyi.
Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo welcomed the development, noting that expanding the judicial workforce is essential to delivering timely and people-centred justice.
KAMPALA - The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has promoted 11 judicial officers to the ranks of deputy registrar and chief magistrates in a fresh deployment it says is aimed at strengthening efficiency in the courts.
In a statement issued by the Judiciary’s Communications Unit on November 21, 2025, the Commission promoted five chief magistrates to deputy registrars and six grade one magistrates to chief magistrates.
The new deputy registrars are Ronald Kayizzi, Nakyazze Racheal, Andrew Kabombo, Kosia Kasibayo and Simon Toloko.
Those promoted to chief magistrate are Doreen Ainembabazi, Julius Mwesigye, Daphine Ayebare, Patience Lorna Tukundane, Conrad Obol Oroya and Asuman Muhumuza.
The JSC also appointed seven new grade one magistrates. They are Nicholas Nanyumba, Flavia Namugoma, Ceasor Chemutai, Phiona Twesigye Natukunda, Brenda Nakabira, Edina Cox Akorimo and Joy Janet Khayiyi.
According to the statement, the appointments were made under Article 148 of the Constitution, with the JSC emphasising that the move is part of a strategic effort to build capacity at the lower bench and improve the administration of justice.
The Judiciary spokesperson James Jumire Ereemye Mawanda said the new appointments reaffirm the Commission’s and Judiciary’s commitment to enhancing human resource as a driver of access to justice, faster case disposal, and improved service delivery across the country.
Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo welcomed the development, noting that expanding the judicial workforce is essential to delivering timely and people-centred justice.
“The additions will significantly enhance access to justice for the people of Uganda,” he said.
Acting Chief Registrar Pamella Lamunu Ocaya disclosed that they will expand court coverage, take judicial services closer to the people, and fill critical staffing gaps within the Judiciary Service.
She reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to ensuring that newly appointed officers are deployed to areas where their impact will be most immediate and transformative.