Judicial Service Commission appoints 25 more magistrates
Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission, Justice Benjamin Kabiito. PHOTO/ FILE
What you need to know:
- The appointments are expected to enhance the Judiciary’s operational capacity.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), in exercise of its constitutional mandate, has appointed more 25 judicial officers to the lower bench aimed at improving the administration of justice.
According to the media statement released on Monday, the appointments comprise 12 acting chief magistrates appointed for a period of one year, seven senior principal magistrates grade 1, four principal magistrates grade 1, and two senior magistrates grade 1, appointed in a substantive capacity.
“These appointments will enhance the Judiciary’s operational capacity and will improve the administration of Justice in the country,” reads in part the JSC statement.
FULL LIST
ACTING CHIEF MAGISTRATES
1. H/W Nambatya Irene
2.H/W Ojok Tonny Obonyo
3.H/W Okwonga Stella Paculal
4.H/W Lumunye Timothy
5.H/W Longoli Mathew
6.H/W Asiimwe Abert7H/W Gimugu Kabiri Kenneth
8.H/W Nassozi Rehema Ssebowa
9.H/W Birungi Phionah
10.H/W Kirya Martins
11.Kwesiga Joseph
12.Ndagire Patricia
SENIOR PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATES GRADE
1.Name1H/W Nsobya Ronald Kamya
2.H/W Nambozo Sanula
3.H/W Aisu Nicholas4H/W Watyekere George Wakubona5H/W Basajjabalaba Jalia6H/W Khaukha Paul7H/WJatiko Winnie Nankya
PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATES GRADE
1.Name1H/W Tiyo Jonathan
2.H/W Kasule Sumaya Rutahirwe
3.H/W Turibamwe Christine
4.H/W Akello Irene
SENIOR MAGISTRATES GRADE
1.Name1H/W Karamagi Pamela May
2.Osillo Okoth Jacob Israel
