By President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), replacing Jane Frances Abodo, who has been elevated to the position of Principal Judge. The appointment was announced on Tuesday, October 28.
Anguzu, who has been serving as Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (A-DPP), will formally assume the role after being vetted and approved by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. “Yes, he has indeed been appointed the new DPP,” confirmed Mr. Sandor Walusimbi, Senior Presidential Press Secretary.
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The Office of the DPP plays a critical role in Uganda’s criminal justice system, charged with directing investigations, instituting criminal proceedings, and ensuring that justice is delivered according to law.
Experience and Background
Anguzu has been with the Office of the DPP for many years and has worked in prosecutorial roles, including heading the International Crimes Department. In that capacity, he dealt with high-profile matters such as war crimes, transnational organised crime and complex prosecutions.
His background positions him as a continuity candidate, expected to maintain the momentum of prosecutorial reform and anti-corruption efforts under the outgoing DPP, Jane Frances Abodo.
Justice Abodo’s departure for her new role as Principal Judge triggered concerns about leadership continuity at the ODPP. Less than a month ago, the press raised alarm that the DPP’s office might be left incapacitated during the transition. Anguzu’s appointment is thus seen as a timely step to address that gap.
Observers say the appointment also signals the President’s confidence in a trusted insider rather than an external appointee unfamiliar with the intricacies of high-stakes prosecutions. Analysts will be watching closely how Anguzu handles politically sensitive cases, including those involving corruption, land fraud and abuse of office.
The appointment now goes to Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting and approval as required by Article 120 of the Constitution and the DPP Act. Once approved, Anguzu will take the oath of office and officially take over the responsibilities of the DPP.
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