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Hon. Justice Owiny – Dollo, is the Chief Justice of Uganda.

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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
Let’s embrace the spirit of sacrifice and forgiveness
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1 year
I thank all members of the Lower Bench for this portrait. I reiterate my position, I will defend any judicial officer who executes their mandate in accordance with the law and the Judicial Oath. We shall resist any acts that interfere with the independence of the Judiciary.
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1 year
Eid Mubarak
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
I was glad to preside over the opening of the induction of 17 new Judges of the High Court as they continue to deliver justice to our people.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
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It was a pleasure hosting the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon Norbert Mao, Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor, United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Resident Representative for Uganda and her deputy Ms Sheila Ngatia on Friday evening. We were joined by Mr. Alfred
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
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This evening I presided over the launch of the video conferencing facility at Gulu High Court. On behalf of the Judiciary and the Government of Uganda, I would like to extend a vote of thanks to the UNDP and all its supporting Partners for your support.
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When I was DCJ, I appointed him to head the case management function and oversee the functionality of the registries at the Court of Appeal. He was able to bring order and helped the Court to substantially fight case backlog.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
I will preside over the opening of the new home of Mukono High Court on Thursday.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
Earlier today, I opened a week-long Plea Bargaining Prison Camp at Gulu Main Prison. At least 500 cases will be handled during the Camp
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 month
I am attending the 5th Standing International Forum for Commercial Courts meeting in Doha, Qatar where I presented the Ugandan experience on Alternative Dispute Resolution in resolution of disputes, and to highlight to the world, the resolutions of the Africa Chief Justices ADR
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
9 months
On Tuesday, I presided over my first Open Day as Chief Justice at Amuru Magistrates Court Open Day. A court open day like this, is really important because it helps us to find solutions to problems affecting the administration of justice in an area.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
I, together with @AnitahAmong and @RobinahNabbanja joined thousands of faithful at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine for this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations are led by Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. 📸 @Parliament_Ug
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1 year
Today, I presided over the 27th Annual Government of Uganda/Development Partners Review under the theme: Empowering the people. Building trust. Upholding Rights.
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2 years
On Thursday, I presided over the first Administration of Justice Programme Leadership Committee meeting at the Judiciary headquarters. The meeting was attended by both Development Partners as well as heads of different institutions under the Programme.
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We are holding the mantle with the younger generation. Leadership begins now
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5 months
Merry Christmas and Happy 2024
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
On Monday, I hosted the Chief Justice of South Africa, Justice Raymond M.M. Zondo, Justice Angelina Mensah- Homiah of the Court of Appeal of Ghana, and Justice Afia Serwah Asare- Botwe of the High Court of Ghana to a dinner.
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2 years
I will be launching the Judiciary Annual Performance Report for FY 2021/2022 this morning.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
Plea bargaining is not new to Uganda because it is embedded in our customs, norms and cultures just that it had a different name in each community. From 2014 to-date, Mbarara High Court circuit has disposed of approximately 2300 cases under the Plea-Bargaining Program.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
It’s with great grief that I announce the death of Supreme Court Justice, Hon Justice Rubby Opio Aweri.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
I will be swearing in 85 Judicial Officers of different ranks this morning at the Judiciary headquarters.
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2 years
I presided over the first Judiciary Council Meeting for the Financial Year 2022/2023 at the Kampala Serena Hotel this morning.
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2 years
Inspection of Mbarara High Court ahead of my engagement with leaders in greater Mbarara.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
Many superlatives and adjectives have been used to describe Justice Rubby Opio Aweri. And it all points to one thing, he was an extremely good man who exuded love.
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2 years
Fare thee well my brother
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 months
I attended the burial ceremony of the Late Mama Edisa Nandago Duallo, mother to Supreme Court Justice Mike Chibita. We thank God for the life that He gave her. And that she lived to see the fruit of her work.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
9 months
The Patongo Magistrate’s Court Open Day was a success and it was attended by various stakeholders. A day like this is important. It helps address perceptions of the ignorance of court users. The purpose of a court open day is for us to talk to one another.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
7 months
I will be presenting the Judiciary Annual Performance Report FY2022/23.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
On Monday, I was led on a guided tour of land, proposed for the construction of a regional Court of Appeal in Kamukuzi Division, Mbarara by the Mbarara District Chairperson, Mr Tumwesigye Didas Tabaro and Mbarara City Mayor, Robert Mr Mugabe Kakyebezi.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
Today, I interacted with Justices of the East African Court of Justice. Led by their Judge President, Nestor Kayobera, the Justices paid a courtesy call on me. It was an honor for @JudiciaryUG to host the Court’s rotational session.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
On Friday, I hosted the Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Martha Koome at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala. I took her on a guided tour of the new Supreme Court and Court of Appeal superstructures.
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Today, I presided over the launch of Kitgum High Court Circuit. Taking judicial services closer to the people is part of Judiciary’s transformational agenda.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
Today I had a fruitful meeting with leaders from Rukungiri, Kanungu and Ntungamo districts. We discussed matters pertaining administration of justice.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
During the Annual Judges’ Conference, we agreed to a paradigm shift from case backlog to case load management and Plea Bargaining is a good intervention in facilitating the shift.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
I led the delegation from Pepperdine University on a study tour of the monument built by Acholi Peace Initiative to remember the 28 civilians that were massacred by the Lord Resistance Army Rebels on October 22, 2002 in Opota Trading Centre Agago District.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
Please find attached my condolence speech delivered at the Judiciary headquarters.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
I am happy to be part of the more than 300 delegates participating in the 17th International Association of Women Judges Africa Region Conference. Host is Hon Lady Justice Henrietta Wolayo, president #IAWJ UgChapter @JudiciaryUg
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
Looking forward to being a part of the 17th International Association of Women Judges Africa Region Conference
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
9 months
This will work towards the promotion of an efficient and effective administration of Justice system in Uganda especially through automation of court processes. These tools and facilities have greatly facilitated the promotion and observance of human rights, and we are grateful
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
At Restore International Leadership Academy Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary Schools in Amuru District. The schools were constructed with support from Pepperdine University.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
We now look forward to a new collaboration that takes cognisance of the independence of the Judiciary and the Judiciary position as a leading Institution in the justice service in the country.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
Among the items on the agenda was the consideration of the Administration of the Judiciary (Inspectorate of Courts) Regulations 2022 and the Administration of the Judiciary (Establishment of Committees) Regulations, 2022.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
Earlier today, I presided over the 2022 Plea Bargaining sensitization and prison camp. The Camp was held in partnership with Pepperdine University.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
We shall greatly miss you Justice Kakuru
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
8 months
On Thursday I chaired the Judiciary Council which considered and approved both the Magistrates Courts (Magistrates Courts and Magisterial Areas) Instrument, 2023 and the Judicature (Designation of High Court Circuits) Instrument, 2023.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
Such evenings are desirous as they chase away the stress of judicial work. We plan to engage Judiciaries of Africa to participate in all Judiciary functions such as Annual Judges Conference, New Law Year, Benedicto Kiwanuka Day to keep the spirit of Pan Africanism alive.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
It was a pleasure to host Ambassador Attilio Pacifici this afternoon. On behalf of the Judiciary and on my own behalf, we wish him in his next tour of duty.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
I am presiding over the launch of @PiusBigirimana ’s fourth book, UnChained. The message of the book can be reduced into one sentence: A Public Servant can deliver the best possible quality of Public Service if he or she takes on a Private Sector mindset.
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9 months
Today, I will be interacting with court users and members of the general public at Kitgum Chief Magistrates Court.
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2 years
Presiding over the launch of ECCMIS at the Judiciary Headquarters. #ECCMIS #ElectronicCaseManagement #ECCMISGo -Live
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2 years
Building customized courthouses is part of Judiciary’s transformational agenda of improving physical access to justice.
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2 years
The Leadership Committee is required to provide policy guidance for the implementation of the Programme.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
1 year
@JudiciaryUG His meritorious four-decade service leaves a trail of impeccable character, sound output and inherent commitment. The Judiciary, the legal fraternity and the country at large has lost an icon of justice. We shall greatly miss him.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
The Council, is a creation of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020, responsible for advising the Chief Justice on policies for planning and developing the Judiciary to improve the administration of Justice.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
I welcome My Lord Hon. Justice Martha Koome, the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, for not only accepting to attend the Conference but also for agreeing to deliver a keynote address on Women in Judicial Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Inspiring All.
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
2 years
@JudiciaryUG On this holy occasion, wishing you a day filled with lots of laughter and happy moments. Eid Mubarak to you!
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Alfonse C. Owiny - Dollo
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@JudiciaryUG I am deeply humbled by the immeasurable support everyone has extended to the family of the deceased and to the Judiciary; and more so by your coming today in such large numbers to commiserate with us, at this unfortunate moment of untold sorrow.
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