The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed eighteen new judicial officers to strengthen the Lower Bench with the goal of improving efficiency, expanding court coverage, and enhancing access to justice across the country.
According to a statement issued on 21stNovember, 2025, the appointments made in line with Article 148 of the Constitution include five Deputy Registrars, six Chief Magistrates, and seven Magistrates Grade I.
The Commission said the move reaffirms its commitment to building a stronger and more effective Judiciary through human resource enhancement.
These appointments confirm the Commission’s and the Judiciary’s commitment to human resource enhancement as a key driver of improved access to justice, expedited case disposal, and strengthened service delivery across the country.
Welcoming the development, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny Dollo praised the JSC’s decision, saying the additions will significantly boost judicial operations.
“These new appointments will significantly enhance access to justice for the people of Uganda,” Dollo said.
“The expansion of the judicial workforce is a crucial step towards achieving the Judiciary’s core mission of ensuring timely, efficient, and people-centered justice.” Dollo added.
He emphasized that strengthening the Lower Bench is essential for clearing case backlogs and ensuring that judicial services reach more Ugandans at the grassroots.
Lamunu Pamella Ocaya the acting Chief Registrar also welcomed the appointments, pointing out their importance in expanding court presence and closing staffing gaps.
“These appointments mean wider court coverage, taking judicial services closer to the people, and filling critical staffing gaps within the Judiciary Service,” Ocaya said.
“We are committed to ensuring that newly appointed officers are deployed to areas where their impact will be most immediate and transformative.” Ocaya added.
The full list of appointments includes officers elevated from roles such as Chief Magistrate and Magistrate Grade I, along with several newly recruited Magistrates.
The Judiciary says the new officers will soon be deployed to their respective stations, marking a significant step in boosting the institution’s capacity and ensuring more timely delivery of justice.
