The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), in exercise of its constitutional mandate, has appointed 25 judicial officers to the lower bench aimed at improving the administration of justice.
According to the media statement released on Wednesday, the appointments comprise 12 acting chief magistrates appointed for a one year, seven senior principal magistrates grade 1, four principal magistrates grade 1, and two senior magistrates grade 1, appointed in substantive capacity.
Some of the newly appointed magistrates (L-R): Irene Nambatya, Sanula Nambozo and Timothy Lumunye. PHOTO/COMBO
“These appointments will enhance the Judiciary’s operational capacity and will improve the administration of Justice in the country,” reads in part the JSC statement.
Attached is the list of the appointees
Acting Chief MagistratesNo.Name1H/W Nambatya Irene2H/W Ojok Tonny Obonyo3H/W Okwonga Stella Paculal4H/W Lumunye Timothy5H/W Longoli Mathew6H/W Asiimwe Abert7H/W Gimugu Kabiri Kenneth8H/W Nassozi Rehema Ssebowa9H/W Birungi Phionah10H/W Kirya Martins11Kwesiga Joseph12Ndagire Patricia
Senior principal magistrates grade 1No.Name1H/W Nsobya Ronald Kamya2H/W Nambozo Sanula3H/W Aisu Nicholas4H/W Watyekere George Wakubona5H/W Basajjabalaba Jalia6H/W Khaukha Paul7H/WJatiko Winnie Nankya
Principle magistrates grade 1No.Name1H/W Tiyo Jonathan2H/W Kasule Sumaya Rutahirwe3H/W Turibamwe Christine4H/W Akello Irene
Senior magistrates grade 1No.Name1H/W Karamagi Pamela May2Osillo Okoth Jacob Israel