The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary of Uganda Agnes Alum has called for enhanced coordination, communication and teamwork among officers who directly support the institution’s Top Management, stressing that stronger collaboration is key to efficient service delivery and the effective execution of the Judiciary’s mandate.
Speaking during a meeting held in her chambers at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala on Friday, Alum said the officers form a critical link that enables the leadership of the Judiciary to effectively perform its duties and advance institutional objectives.
The meeting brought together Alum, Private Legal Secretaries to the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge and Chief Registrar, Personal Assistants to Top Management, and the leadership of the Registry of Communications and Public Relations.
Describing the engagement as an opportunity to formally interact with the team and build stronger working relationships, Alum said the officers would be required to work closely in supporting the Judiciary’s leadership.
“This is my first meeting with you. While it is largely intended as a meet-and-greet session, it is also an opportunity for us to get to know one another because we shall be working together very closely,” she said.
Alum emphasized the importance of teamwork among the various support offices, noting that harmonised activities and effective information sharing would ensure that all relevant offices remain updated on the official engagements of Judiciary leadership.
She added that stronger coordination among support teams would improve institutional efficiency and enable Top Management to execute its responsibilities more effectively.
Alum also commended the officers for what she described as their often unseen but indispensable role in keeping the institution functioning.
“You are the team that works behind the scenes to ensure that your principals succeed. You keep this institution moving and enable the leaders of the Judiciary to effectively perform their duties. I thank you for your resilience, dedication and commitment,” she said.
The meeting also served as an opportunity for Alum to reflect on her transition into office, acknowledging that she was still settling into a new role while relying on institutional knowledge within the team.
“This is a new office and a new chapter for me. There is a lot to learn, but I am ready to learn, relearn and move forward with the team. We shall learn as we run because the work before us requires urgency, commitment and teamwork,” she said.
The importance of the support teams was further highlighted by Private Legal Secretary to the Chief Registrar, Patricia Amoko, who described the officers as the “minute and second hands of the institution’s clock.”
She said that although their work often goes unnoticed, they play a central role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Judiciary and the execution of Top Management activities, noting that the demands of the job require resilience, flexibility and professionalism.
During an interactive session, members of the support teams welcomed Alum’s emphasis on inclusiveness and appreciated her recognition of their contribution to institutional performance.
The officers also unanimously supported a proposal for weekly virtual coordination meetings, saying regular engagements would improve information sharing, reduce scheduling conflicts, and strengthen collaboration across offices.
Speaking during the discussions, Faisal Mulalira pledged to bring positive energy to the team and expressed commitment to learning from colleagues while contributing to institutional success.
“I am ready to learn from the wealth of experience around this table and to contribute my part in ensuring that we work as one team for the good of the institution,” he said.
Members of the team also raised concerns over transport facilitation, noting that several Private Legal Secretaries and Personal Assistants lack official vehicles to effectively execute official assignments.