Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity

A team headed by our CEO @Rwabihurwa311 is in Jinja conducting legal aid sensitization on religious persecution. We continue to empower and support vulnerable groups to realize their God given and constitutional rights in all facets of life. “A world where justice is a reality for all”

The students department made a courtesy call unto our Patron Hon. Justice Mike Chibita . The call aimed at mentorship and his Lordship’s support towards the planned Inter University Labour Law moot competition.

The Performance Management and Awards Committee has intensified efforts to strengthen accountability and efficiency within the Judiciary, as it held its first meeting of Quarter Three for the Financial Year 2025/2026 at the Supreme Court Building in Kampala. Chaired by Supreme Court’s Justice Mike Chibita, the meeting set a decisive tone for the quarter, with a strong focus on fast-tracking the rollout of the Performance Enhancement Tool (PET) and refining mechanisms to drive performance across all court levels. Justice Chibita introduced the draft Judiciary Rewards and Sanctions Framework, submitted by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary. He tasked members with critically reviewing and enriching the framework to ensure it effectively supports performance management within the institution. Central to the discussions was the urgent need to accelerate the implementation of the PET, which remains a cornerstone of the Judiciary’s broader performance reform agenda. Justice Chibita emphasized the importance of developing a clear and practical roadmap to extend the Tool’s rollout to the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. “We need ideas on how to expedite the implementation of the tool,” he noted, noting the Committee’s commitment to embedding a results-driven culture across all judicial levels. The Committee received a technical presentation from the Head Statistician, Mr Isaac Bbossa Sserunkuma, who outlined a proposed weighted case target model for Chief Magistrates. He explained that the model, to be integrated into the PET system, is informed by a retrospective analysis of performance data drawn from ECCMIS and CCAS over the past two financial years. According to the analysis, the existing numerical target of 400 cases, provided for under the 2016 Schedule of Duties and Key Performance Indicators, could be maintained, translating into a weighted case output target of 947 cases for the Financial Year 2025/26. This benchmark reflects performance already achieved in the previous financial year and is considered appropriate as the Tool continues to stabilize in its early implementation phase. Members welcomed the proposal, noting that deployment strategies for the PET should be aligned with the weighted case targets to ensure consistency, fairness, and measurable impact. Providing an update on implementation progress, the Committee Secretary, HW Patricia Amoko, reported that Phase I of the PET rollout had registered steady progress despite a number of challenges. She revealed that 32 out of 98 Chief Magistrates had so far activated their performance plans, supported by ongoing sensitization efforts through media engagements and targeted technical assistance. To strengthen support structures, the Secretariat has constituted a team of 18 officers, each assigned specific clusters of appraisees to provide hands-on guidance through the implementation process up to the end of the financial year. Additional trainings are planned for Quarter Four, targeting officers categorized as “Subordinates” within activated performance plans, subject to availability of funds. The meeting concluded with members being tasked to review the draft Judiciary Rewards and Sanctions Framework and submit their input within two weeks, paving the way for a more robust and responsive performance management system

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For all ADR future practitioners, interest yourself in watching his Lordship’s presentation at @kiuvarsity public lecture. “The future is for ADR” Hon. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire. Below is the Link📌 Credit @TruTangazoUg youtu.be/lVtfcFs-SaA

Happening this weekend. Let’s meet at Ebenezar Chapel to discuss our role in Christian politics.

What a masterpiece 🫡 Well done @TruTangazoUg Credit @theGospelNinja1 .

We bring you great insights on Upholding Justice in "Difficult", and rather Interesting Times, as shared by Hon.Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire of the Court of Appeal, speaking to Law Students from nine (9) universities at a Law Students Symposium hosted by @infoUclf at @kiuvarsity

I was pleased to join a fundraising effort for a new Science Block with a laboratory at Seeta College, in line with Government’s efforts to advance STEM education. It is encouraging to see the early adoption of the Lower Secondary Competence Based Curriculum here, where learners make bricks for school infrastructure—demonstrating the value of hands-on skills, innovation, and real-world problem solving.

Public Notice!! The call for Law Pre-Entry Examinations (Academic Year 2026/2027) is now open. 🗓️The examination sitting will take place on 18th April, 2026. For details and application guidelines, visit: 🔗 news.mak.ac.ug @DICTSMakerere @MakerereNews @MajangaOchwo

As part of our upcountry membership visit, we visited our student members at the @LDC_Uganda Mbarara Campus. #Mentorship #legalEducation

Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:12-13. Happy Sunday.

Congratulations upon receiving this award Dr. @sylmubiru . Well deserved🎉

We are pleased to host the Principal Judge, the Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo. She is addressing our Bar Course students about Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She has emphasised the fact that ADR is not an alternative; it is foundational in our justice system.

Our Membership tour to Western Uganda is off to a great start! We began by visiting our esteemed Lifetime Member, Her Worship Christine Turibamwe, Principal Magistrate of the Ntungamo Magisterial Area. The tour which includes both UCLF staff and senior members is still ongoing and we’re looking forward to more insightful visits and engagements. Blessings! #UCLFmembershiptour

As we conclude Gumzo La ADR 2026, my profound gratitude goes to all who made this week’s dialogue possible. Over 5 days, we reimagined how arbitration, mediation & ADR can strengthen justice across Africa. Co-Conveners: Judiciary, Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs, African Chief Justices’ Forum on ADR, ALP Dispute Settlement Hub Strategic Partners: IDLO, Sweden (Sverige), Kingdom of the Netherlands, ALPi, MTN Sponsors: ABMAK Associates, Housing Finance Bank, MAT Abacus, African Women in Arbitration, Uganda Law Society, East Africa Law Society, Muslim Arbitration & Mediation Centre Uganda Supporting Institutions: CIARB Kenya Branch, CIARB Uganda, ICAMEK, KIAC Rwanda, African Women in Arbitration Your collaboration has been invaluable in shaping a future where ADR is efficient, inclusive, and transformative for Africa. #GumzoLaADR2026

At #GumzoLaADR2026, Justice Richard Buteera, Deputy Chief Justice Emeritus and Judge of the @UNinUganda Appeals Tribunal, led discussions on mediation processes and procedure. He emphasized the vital role of lawyers, well-trained mediators, and a sustained mediation mindset within courts to resolve disputes efficiently, reduce delays, and strengthen public confidence in the justice system. @alpeastafrica @JudiciaryUG

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Happy International Women’s Day to all our incredible women out there🌺