KAMPALA — Chief Magistrate Daphine Ayebare has been elected president of the Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA), a body that represents magistrates and other judicial officers across the country.
Her election was confirmed during the association’s Annual General Meeting held at the Supreme Court in Kampala. Judicial officers gathered to discuss key issues affecting Uganda’s justice system, including professionalism, welfare, and institutional independence.
Ayebare succeeds High Court Judge Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya, who made history in 2024 as the first woman to lead the association.
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The new president is one of the experienced figures in Uganda’s magistracy. She has served for years in the lower courts, handling both criminal and civil matters. She has also taken part in judicial administration and leadership roles.
Before becoming president, Ayebare served as UJOA vice president. In that role, she advocated for improved welfare and better working conditions for judicial officers.
Her election comes at a time when the judiciary continues to face several challenges. These include case backlog, limited staffing, inadequate resources, and delays in justice delivery.
In recent years, magistrates and registrars have raised concerns about heavy workloads and slow promotions. They say these challenges continue to affect efficient justice delivery.
Speaking at the meeting, Principal Judge Dr. Jane Frances Abodo, representing Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, urged judicial officers to maintain integrity and professionalism.
She warned against corruption and external interference in court processes, stressing that public trust depends on the conduct of judicial officers.
In her acceptance speech, Ayebare pledged to promote unity among judicial officers. She also promised to continue engaging judiciary leadership on reforms to improve the system.
She further committed to advocating for better welfare, improved working conditions, and professional development opportunities for members.
Chief Magistrate Conrad Obol Oroya was elected vice president.
The Uganda Judicial Officers Association brings together magistrates, registrars, and other judicial officers. It works to promote welfare and support reforms in Uganda’s justice system.
Ayebare’s election is being viewed as part of the growing presence of female leadership within Uganda’s judiciary.
written by @enock katamba
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