President Museveni confirms 11 Judges, appoints three Registrars

KAMPALA - President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed the appointment of eleven Judges of the High Court.

The judges, who were appointed in 2023 on a two-year contract on acting capacity, have now been confirmed following the successful completion of their tenure.

In a statement released by the Judiciary's communication unit today, the instruments of appointment were signed by the President on August 24, 2025.

The 11 judges include David Makumbi, Samson Lwokya, Patience Rubagumya
Tumusiime, Patience, Rosette Comfort Kania, Aisha Naluzze Batala and Phillip Willebrord Mwaka.

Others are Jacqueline Mwondha, Dr. Christine Akello Echookit, Jameson Karemani
Karemera, Farouq Lubega, Amos Kwizera and Flavia Nabakooza.

The President also appointed three Registrars of the Judiciary. They are Agnes Alum, Sarah Tusiime Bashaija Barungi and Justine Atukwasa. They have been working in the Judiciary as Deputy Registrars.

Who are the new Registrars?

Alum

She has served the Judiciary of Uganda for over 20 years currently serving as the Deputy
Registrar in charge of Magistrates Affairs and Data Management.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Makerere University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management from Uganda Management Institute.

She began her judicial career in 2004 as a Magistrate Grade One, later becoming Chief
Magistrate and subsequently being promoted to Assistant Registrar, Deputy Registrar, serving at the Inspectorate of Courts.

Alum has undertaken extensive training in mediation, judicial ethics, anti-corruption, and case management, and has served on key Judiciary committees driving reforms,
accountability, and performance management. She is respected for her integrity, administrative competence and leadership.

Barungi

She has served the Judiciary for 17 years, and at the time of her promotion, she was the Deputy Registrar in Charge of the Family Division.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree

from Makerere University and two Postgraduate Diplomas; Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre as well as Public Administration and Management from Uganda Management Institute, among other qualifications.

Appointed as a Magistrate Grade One in 2008, Barungi rose through the ranks to Chief Magistrate in 2021, and later Deputy Registrar.

She has worked at different stations, including Mpigi, Kayunga, Buganda Road and recently Family Division.

With additional training in Leadership, Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence, Alternative Dispute Resolution, among other qualifications, she is also a representative of Registrars on the Executive Committee of Uganda Judicial Officers Association.

Atukwasa

She has served the Judiciary of Uganda for over 20 years and has been the Deputy Registrar of Mpigi High Court.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Makerere University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre, two Postgraduate Diplomas and a Masters in Management Studies from Uganda Management Institute, and has pursued further graduate studies in law at the University of Haifa, Israel.

She began her career as a Magistrate Grade One and later served as Chief Magistrate in several stations, including Mengo, Nabweru, Jinja, Mukono, and Mityana.

In 2015, she was appointed Assistant Registrar, serving in the High Court’s Family and Land Divisions as well as Mpigi High Court Circuit. It was while at Mpigi that she was elevated to Deputy Registrar in 2024.

Atukwasa has held leadership roles in professional associations, including serving
as Treasurer of the Uganda Judicial Officers Association and the National Association of
Women Judges of Uganda, and as a representative to the Law Council. She is credited with initiatives such as simplifying the Domestic Violence Act and consulting on its implementation.