By Hon. Dr. Flavian Zeija has been sworn in as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice at a ceremony presided over by President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe. The event marked a key transition in the judiciary as Dr. Zeija takes over from Hon. Justice Richard Buteera, who is retiring after more than four decades of service.
President Museveni congratulated the incoming Deputy Chief Justice and commended Justice Buteera for his 44 years of dedicated service to the country’s legal system. He praised Buteera as a pillar in Uganda’s justice sector and lauded his contributions to building a more efficient and professional judiciary.
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In his remarks, President Museveni echoed concerns raised by Dr. Zeija about outdated legal practices that no longer reflect Uganda’s social realities, especially in matters of inheritance and land disputes.
“There is a need for a justice system that aligns with societal realities,” President Museveni said. “Why should people go through such unnecessary procedures to inherit property? In the past, clans handled such matters even before there was a centralized authority. If today the law allows girls to inherit property, provided it’s in a will or agreed upon by the clan, then that should be reflected in our legal system.”
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Dr. Zeija, who has been Principal Judge since 2020, used the occasion to highlight his commitment to reforms aimed at making justice more accessible and equitable. He emphasized the need to revise laws that complicate rather than resolve disputes particularly those that affect ordinary Ugandans.
Legal analysts have welcomed Zeija’s appointment, noting his rich background in both academic and judicial work. His swearing-in comes at a time when the judiciary is under pressure to reduce case backlogs, increase transparency, and ensure justice delivery is fair and efficient.
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