By Caroline.N
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice and Her Worship Agnes Alum as the new Chief Registrar in a move aimed at strengthening leadership within the Judiciary.
The appointments were announced on Thursday, 14 May 2026, through a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit (PPU), which confirmed that Justice Kazibwe’s name has already been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval, as required under the law.
Justice Kazibwe, who currently serves as a Justice of both the Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court, is expected to deputise Chief Justice Flavian Zeija in overseeing the administration of the Judiciary. If approved by Parliament, he will also head the Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court, two institutions that play a critical role in handling appeals and constitutional matters in the country.
The position of Deputy Chief Justice had remained vacant for several months following the elevation of Justice Flavian Zeija to Chief Justice earlier this year after the retirement of former Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo. The latest appointment is expected to fill that leadership gap and enhance efficiency in the Judiciary’s operations.
Before his latest appointment, Justice Kazibwe had built a strong reputation within Uganda’s legal system. He previously served as a High Court judge and worked as Resident Judge in both Kabale and Mubende, where he was credited for efforts to reduce case backlog and improve access to justice through public engagement initiatives such as court open days.
In a related appointment, President Museveni named Agnes Alum as the new Chief Registrar, a position responsible for the day-to-day administration of courts across the country. The Chief Registrar oversees judicial staff, court registries and administrative operations that ensure the smooth delivery of justice services.
The office became vacant after former Chief Registrar Sarah Langa Siu was appointed as a High Court judge last year. Since then, Pamela Lamunu Ocaya had been serving in an acting capacity.
Legal analysts say the appointments come at a crucial time when Uganda’s Judiciary is undergoing significant leadership transitions and reforms aimed at improving service delivery, reducing case backlogs and restoring public confidence in the justice system.
The appointments also come just days after President Museveni was sworn in for his seventh term in office, where he pledged to focus on improving service delivery and strengthening government institutions. Parliament is now expected to vet Justice Kazibwe before his formal appointment is confirmed.