Kampala, Uganda – November 21, 2025:The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), exercising its mandate to recruit staff for the Judiciary, has announced the appointment of a new cohort of Judicial Officers to the Lower Bench. This strategic move, carried out in accordance with Article 148 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, is aimed at strengthening the courts’ capacity and efficiency.
A total of eighteen (18) judicial officers have been appointed, including: Five (05) Deputy Registrars, Six (06) Chief Magistrates, and Seven (07) Magistrates Grade One.
Key Appointments List
A. Deputy Registrars
Five Chief Magistrates have been promoted to the role of Deputy Registrar. They are: HW Kasibayo Kosia, HW Kabombo Andrew, HW Kayizzi Ronald,HW Toloko Simon, and HW Nakyazze Racheal.
Six Magistrates Grade I have been appointed as Chief Magistrates. These include: HW Ainembabazi Doreen, HW Mwesigye Julius, HW Ayebare Daphine,HW Tukundane Patience Lorna, HW Oroya Conrad Obol, and HW Muhumuza Asuman.
C. Magistrates Grade I
Seven individuals have been appointed to the Judiciary Service as new Magistrates Grade I. They are: Mr. Nanyumba Nicholas, Ms. Namugoma Flavia, Mr. Chemutai Ceasor, Ms. Twesigye Natukunda Phiona, Ms. Nakabira Brenda, Ms. Akorimo Edina Cox, Ms. Khayiyi Joy Janet.
According to the statement released on Friday, the appointments reaffirm the commitment of both the Commission and the Judiciary to human resource enhancement, which is viewed as a key driver for: Improved access to justice,Expedited case disposal, and Strengthened service delivery across the country.
The Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny – Dollo, welcomed the new appointments. He noted that these additions will significantly enhance access to justice for the people of Uganda and emphasized that expanding the judicial workforce is a crucial step toward achieving the Judiciary’s core mission of ensuring timely, efficient, and people-centered justice.
HW Lamunu Pamella Ocaya, the Acting Chief Registrar, also welcomed the development, noting the appointments will help expand court coverage, take judicial services closer to the people, and fill critical staffing gaps. She committed to ensuring the newly appointed officers are deployed to areas where their impact will be most immediate and transformative.