Moses Kazibwe Takes Office as Deputy Chief Justice

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1112 EAT on Friday 15 May 2026

Yoweri Museveni has appointed Moses Kawumi Kazibwe as the new Deputy Chief Justice, filling a position that fell vacant following the elevation of Flavian Zeija about three months ago.

According to a statement issued by State House Uganda⁠ on Thursday, the appointments are part of efforts to strengthen leadership within the Judiciary.

Kazibwe, who has been serving at the Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court, now takes up the second-highest office in Uganda’s judicial system.

In the same announcement, Museveni also appointed Agnes Alum as Chief Registrar of the High Court. She replaces Sarah Langa Siu, who was recently elevated to the position of High Court judge.

The Chief Registrar is responsible for overseeing court administration and managing judicial operations, making the office central to the efficient delivery of justice.

Moses Kawumi Kazibwe was first appointed as a High Court judge in May 2016, the same period when Flavian Zeija joined the bench. Within a decade, both have risen through the ranks to occupy some of the highest leadership positions in Uganda’s Judiciary.

Before joining the Court of Appeal, 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 previously served as Presiding Judge at the Kabale High Court Circuit before being transferred to Mubende in 2022. At the Court of Appeal, Kazibwe has also participated in several special appellate sessions in Kampala aimed at reducing long-standing criminal case backlogs through targeted case clearance initiatives.

-Observer

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