KAMPALA.
The Anti-Corruption Judge Jane Okuo Kajuga has been assigned the duties of Acting Principal Judge.
According to a statement issued by the Judiciary on Thursday ,Justice Kajuga will hold this significant position, the third most important in the Judiciary, until a substantive Principal Judge is appointed by President Museveni, following advice from the Judicial Service Commission.
This assignment follows the elevation of Justice Dr Flavian Zeija to Deputy Chief Justice after the retirement of Justice Richard Buteera earlier this month
“As Acting Principal Judge, Hon Lady Justice Okuo Kajuga will support the Chief Justice in the continued delivery of justice and in ensuring the efficient administration and management of the High Court and subordinate courts across the country, until a permanent Principal Judge is appointed,” the statement reads in part
In the same statement Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo congratulated Justice Kajuga and wished her success in the role. He reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to strengthening institutional leadership and improving access to justice for all.
Who is Justice Okuo Kajuga?
Justice Okuo Kajuga was appointed a High Court Judge in 2019 and deployed to the Anti-Corruption Division, where she serves as the current Deputy Head. She has handled numerous high-profile corruption cases with integrity, diligence, and commitment.
In 2020, she was designated as the Focal Judge for the Plea Bargain programme, a role she has successfully coordinated across the country. The Plea Bargain programme has revolutionized the criminal justice system by facilitating the swift, cost-effective, and participatory resolution of criminal cases.
She is also a key advocate for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and is a court-accredited mediator attached to the Family Division of the High Court.
Prior to joining the Bench, Justice Kajuga worked with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for 20 years. She rose through the ranks, eventually becoming Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions in charge of International Cooperation, Extraditions, and Mutual Legal Assistance. During her tenure at the ODPP, she led numerous high-profile prosecutions and served as the first spokesperson for the Office for over 14 years.