By President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Flavian Zeija as the new Deputy Chief Justice. Prior to this appointment, announced on Thursday evening, Justice Zeija served as the Principal Judge. He replaces Justice Richard Buteera, who is set to retire in April upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.
According to a press statement released by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Thursday night, the President has also made several judicial appointments. These include one Justice of the Supreme Court, eight Justices of the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court, and 21 High Court Judges, who have been appointed in an acting capacity for a period of two years from the date they assume office.
The JSC further confirmed that Justice Bukirwa Faridah has been reappointed as a High Court Judge in an acting capacity following the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against her, which cleared her of any wrongdoing.
“The President, in the exercise of his powers under Article 142 (1) and (2) of the Constitution, has appointed the Deputy Chief Justice, one Justice of the Supreme Court, and eight Justices of the Court of Appeal,” the JSC statement read in part. It further stated, “In addition, His Excellency has also appointed 21 High Court Judges in an acting capacity.”
These appointments were among the final actions undertaken by the 6th Judicial Service Commission, chaired by Justice Benjamin Kabiito, whose term in office ended on January 21, 2025.
With Justice Zeija’s appointment as Deputy Chief Justice, the position of Principal Judge—who serves as the administrative head of the High Court—remains vacant and is expected to be filled soon.
List of Appointments
Supreme Court Justice:
- Muzamil Mutangula Kibeedi
Court of Appeal Justices:
- Ketra Kitariisibwa Katunguka
- Sabiiti Cornelia Kakooza
- Stella Alibateese
- Florence Nakacwa
- Byaruhanga Jese Rugyema
- John Mike Musisi
- Musa Ssekaana
- Esta Nambayo
High Court Judges (Acting Capacity):
- Sarah Langa Siu
- Rosemary Bareebe Ngabirano
- Mary Babirye
- Lillian Alum Omara
- Charles Kasibayo
- Mary Kaitesi Kisakye
- Susan Odong
- Karooli Lwanga Ssemwogerere
- Joanita Gertrude Bushera
- Simon Peter Kinobe
- Vincent Opyene
- Sarah Birungi Kalibaala
- Isaac Teko Bony
- Deepa Verma
- Flavia Grace Lamuno
- Fatuma Nanziri Bwanika
- Kwemara Kafuuzi Gelase
- Godfrey Himbaza
- Andrew Khaukha
- Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu
- Ida Nakiganda
Reappointment in Acting Capacity (One Year):
- Faridah Bukirwa
These appointments reflect the government’s continued commitment to strengthening the judiciary and ensuring the effective administration of justice
