By President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Uganda’s judicial leadership to deliver justice that reflects the values and expectations of ordinary citizens, warning against practices that alienate the public from the justice system.
Speaking at Mbale State Lodge during the swearing-in of Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo as the new Principal Judge, President Museveni said justice in Uganda must be people-centered and anchored in fairness, accountability, and respect for community values.
“The colonial structure was a deformity. It was not harmonized with the population,” he said. “Our people have their own views on justice they believe in accountability, apology, and compensation. When a thief disturbing the village gets bail, villagers cannot understand. Why not try such a person quickly instead of provoking the population?”
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Museveni cautioned that granting bail to habitual offenders and delaying trials erodes public trust in the courts, creating tension between citizens and state institutions.
“That stand-off must end,” he said. “To have peace in the country, we must ensure full accountability for crimes.”
The President presided over the swearing-in of several key officials, including Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze as Inspector General of Government (IGG), her deputies Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe and Patricia Achan, and Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Congratulating the appointees, Museveni praised their integrity, youth, and professional discipline. “I am glad you are young people. Some of you I know personally, and you seem not to be corrupt,” he said, adding that the new generation offers hope for reforming public institutions.
He reflected on Uganda’s institutional journey since the liberation struggle, noting that while the army was successfully rebuilt into a patriotic force, other arms of government were slower to shed their colonial and corrupt tendencies.
“The coming up of these young people gives me hope,” he said. “We destroyed the old army and created a new one. Now we need a judiciary and civil service that match our ideals.”
Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija congratulated Justice Abodo and praised her for promoting plea bargaining and strengthening prosecution efficiency during her tenure as DPP. “I have no doubt she will deliver,” he said, urging her to enhance supervision of lower courts and prioritize gender-based violence cases.
The ceremony was attended by Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe, and other senior officials.
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