The Judiciary Council has opened a two-day retreat at Lake Victoria Serena Resort in Kigo to review and approve new rules on the management of case files and judicial conduct.
Chief Justice Flavian Zeija said the Council will consider the draft Magistrates’ Courts Transfer and Management of Files Practice Directions, 2026, alongside a new Code of Conduct for the Judiciary Service, 2026.
The proposed file transfer rules are aimed at addressing the loss and mismanagement of case files in magistrates’ courts, which has been identified as a major contributor to delayed hearings and repeated adjournments.
Registrars John Paul Edoku and Juliet Komugisa presented the draft practice directions to the 17-member Council for consideration.
Speaking at the opening of the retreat, Chief Justice Zeija congratulated Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi upon his appointment as Deputy Chief Justice and Agnes Alum on her appointment as Chief Registrar.
“I want to use this opportunity to congratulate Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi on his appointment as Deputy Chief Justice and Agnes Alum as Chief Registrar,” Zeija said.
The Judiciary Council is responsible for advising on judicial administration and policy matters.
The Council last reviewed its Code of Conduct in 2003, making the proposed update a significant step towards strengthening professional standards and accountability within the Judiciary.
