justice 22 September 2026 Nile Post
Deputy Chief Justice Demands Measurable Results from Judiciary's Shs479 Billion Budget
Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi has emphasized the need for the Judiciary's Shs479.45 billion budget for FY2026/27 to be directly linked to demonstrable improvements in justice delivery. He stressed that financial planning must translate into tangible outcomes. Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/news/372728/kazibwe-calls-for-results-driven-judiciary-budget-as-fy2026-27-hits-shs479bn
Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi has called for a stronger connection between the Judiciary’s substantial Shs479.45 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year and concrete improvements in the administration of justice. Speaking at his first meeting as chair of the Planning, Development and Finance Committee, Kazibwe stressed that allocations must yield measurable results.
The committee reviewed the approved budget, a proposed Judiciary Monitoring and Evaluation System (JMES), and infrastructure project performance. Kazibwe acknowledged the work of his predecessor and the technical teams in preparing the budget and related documents, highlighting the requirement for plans and budgets to align with the Judiciary’s mandate as stipulated in the Administration of the Judiciary Regulations, 2023.
He urged the Judiciary to prioritize critical areas while ensuring value for money, accountability, and enhanced justice delivery. “Budgeting should not end with allocating resources, but should be followed by effective implementation and monitoring to determine whether the money is improving institutional performance and access to justice,” Kazibwe stated.
A key discussion point was the proposed JMES, designed to track project progress, identify implementation bottlenecks, and support evidence-based decision-making. The Shs479.45 billion budget represents an increase from the previous fiscal year and is earmarked for crucial areas such as reducing case backlogs, promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), improving court operations, and expanding digital systems.
Specific initiatives include rolling out the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) to 33 stations and the Court Case Administration System (CCAS) to 136 courts. Infrastructure development, including the construction of regional courts of appeal, is also a priority. Ultimately, Kazibwe emphasized that the success of this significant budget will be judged by its impact on faster case disposal, better infrastructure, and broader access to justice for citizens.