Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as the new Deputy Chief Justice, filling a position that became vacant following the elevation of Flavian Zeija about three months ago.
The President also appointed Her Worship Agnes Alum as the new Chief Registrar.
Justice Kazibwe’s name has since been forwarded to Parliament for vetting and approval in line with constitutional requirements.
Justice Kazibwe was first appointed as a High Court judge in May 2016, the same period when Chief Justice Zeija joined the bench.
Over the past decade, the two judicial officers have steadily risen through the ranks to occupy the top leadership positions within Uganda’s Judiciary.
Before joining the Court of Appeal, Justice Kazibwe served as Resident Judge at the Mubende High Court Circuit, where he was credited with spearheading legal reforms, tackling case backlog, and promoting public engagement initiatives such as Court Open Days.
He also previously served as presiding judge at the Kabale High Court Circuit before being transferred to Mubende in 2022.
At the Court of Appeal, Justice Kazibwe has participated in several special appellate sessions in Kampala aimed at reducing long-standing criminal case backlogs through targeted case clearance initiatives.
By Alex Magala
14th May 2026
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