Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.
Justice Kawumi’s nomination comes at a critical time for the judiciary, which continues to grapple with a mounting case backlog, increasing constitutional petitions, and heightened scrutiny over politically sensitive rulings ahead of another intense electoral cycle.
Countries like United States bear witness to approximately 80% of case resolutions through ADR mechanisms. HW Buteera encouraged participants to think of new ways to use ADR and Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) that focus on the needs of the people when it comes to justice.
The launch of a video conferencing system at Mbale High Court marks a significant advancement in Uganda's judicial processes, aligning with global trends towards digital transformation in governance and law.