Principal Judge orders Justice Bukirwa to vacate office

In a letter dated August 8, 2024, the Principal Judge says the Judiciary did not receive Bukirwa’s instrument of appointment from the appointing authority as a substantive judge of the High Court. The appointing authority is President Yoweri Museveni.

Principal Judge Dr Flavian Zeija has instructed Justice Faridah Shamilah Bukirwa to vacate her office due to the Judiciary's failure to receive her official appointment documents. (File photo)