President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe as the new Deputy Chief Justice, filling a vacancy left after the promotion of Justice Flavian Zeija several months ago.
The announcement, made through State House on Thursday, highlights ongoing changes aimed at strengthening leadership and improving efficiency within Uganda’s Judiciary. In his new role, Justice Kazibwe becomes the second-highest judicial officer in the country, where he will assist the Chief Justice in overseeing court operations and the broader administration of justice.
Justice Kazibwe has most recently been serving on both the Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court, where he has handled a range of significant appellate and constitutional matters. His elevation is seen as a continuation of his steady rise through the judicial ranks since his appointment to the High Court in 2016.
Alongside this appointment, the President also named Agnes Alum as the new Chief Registrar of the High Court. She replaces Sarah Langa Siu, who was recently elevated to the High Court bench.
The Chief Registrar plays a critical administrative role in the Judiciary, overseeing case management systems, court logistics, and operational coordination—functions considered vital to reducing delays and improving service delivery in courts across the country.
Justice Kazibwe’s judicial career spans nearly a decade at the High Court level, during which he served in different circuits including Mubende and Kabale. While at Mubende, he was credited with efforts to improve case handling efficiency, reduce backlog, and strengthen public engagement through outreach programs such as Court Open Days.
At the appellate level, he has also participated in special sittings in Kampala designed to clear long-standing criminal appeals and accelerate justice delivery.
The latest appointments come at a time when the Judiciary is under pressure to improve efficiency and address persistent case backlogs, with leadership restructuring seen as part of broader institutional reforms.
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