LIST: Museveni Appoints New Judges, Deputy Chief Justice

Flavian Zeija

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Flavian Zeija as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda as well as several other judges to other courts, according to a statement by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

Other judges appointed include a Justice of the Supreme Court, eight to the Constitutional Court or Court of Appeal and 21 to the High Court.

“The President in 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. In addition, H.E has also appointed 21 judges of the High Court in acting capacity,” read the statement from the Judicial Service Commission.

Supreme Court Justice

Muzamil Mutangula Kibeedi

Court of Appeal

Cornelia Sabiiti Kakooza
Esta Nambayo
Florence Nakacwa
Jesse Byaruhanga Rugyema
John Mike MusisI
Ketra Kitariisibwa Katunguka
Musa Ssekaana
Stella Alibateese

High Court

Andrew Khaukha
Charles Kasibayo
Deepa Verma
Fatuma Nanziri Bwanika
Flavia Grace Lamuno
Gelase Kwemara Kafuuzi
Ginamia Melody Ngwatu
Godfrey Himbaza
Ida Nakiganda
Isaac Teko Bony
Joanita Gertrude Bushera
Karooli Lwanga Ssemwogerere
Lillian Alum Omara
Mary Babirye
Mary Kaitesi Kisakye
Rosemary Bareebe Ngabirano
Sarah Langa Siu
Sarah Birungi Kalibaala
Simon Peter Kinobe
Susan Odong
Vincent Opyene

Re-appointed after disciplinary proceedings

Faridah Bukirwa

The appointments came about a week after the Supreme Court ruled to stop the trial of civilians, including Museveni’s opponent Dr Kizza Besigye, in military courts. Museveni has opposed the Supreme Court judgement, and so has his son, military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. (See Details Here, There and Over There).

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