Kampala– The Chief Registrar, Her Worship (HW) Agnes Alum, on Friday held her maiden meeting with Registrars from across the country at the Supreme Court Building Conference Hall in Kampala.
The meeting brought together Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Assistant Registrars and members of Senior Management to review the performance of High Court Divisions, Circuits and Registries, discuss emerging operational challenges, update judicial officers on recent developments within the Judiciary, and chart a way forward for improved service delivery.
In her opening remarks, HW Agnes Alum warmly welcomed the Registrars and thanked God for the opportunity to serve as Chief Registrar.
“I am happy to see all of you this morning. This is the first meeting I am having with you as Chief Registrar, and it is exciting to see all your faces. We should make this meeting interactive so that we have time to engage, catch up with one another, learn new thnew things and strengthen our working relationships,” she said.
The Chief Registrar welcomed Heads of Department and their representatives, describing the gathering as a noble cause that continues to strengthen the administration of justice.
She noted that since the inception of the Registrars’ meetings in 2021 under the leadership of former Chief Registrar, Lady Justice Sarah Langa Siu, the registries across the country have benefited greatly through mentorship, peer learning, networking and professional growth.
“These meetings have enabled us to learn from one another, share experiences and collectively find solutions to challenges. My prayer is that as I lead you, we shall walk together and grow together,” she said.
HW Alum congratulated the newly appointed Deputy Registrars, namely HW Kosia Kasibayo, HW Andrew Kabombo, HW Ronald Kayizzi, HW Simon Toloko and HW Rachel Nakyazze, and welcomed them to the team.
She also congratulated the newly appointed Chief Justice, and the Deputy Chief Justice, assuring them of the Registrars’ commitment and support in advancing the Judiciary’s transformation agenda.
The Chief Registrar commended Registrars for their contribution to the Judiciary’s transformation journey over the last six years and urged them to actively support the Chief Justice’s 16-point programme, which seeks to advance the use of Information Communication Technology, implement paperless courts, improve case management, reduce case backlog, champion legal reforms, strengthen the Industrial Court, increase staff numbers and promote judicial wellbeing, among other priorities.
“It is our duty to operationalise vision in our respective stations. Let us embrace the new leadership with diligence, teamwork and progressive thinking. With God’s guidance, these objectives can be achieved,” she said.
She further reminded Registrars about the importance of peer committees, which were revived by the Chief Inspector of Courts, emphasizing that the groups provide opportunities for mentorship, support, learning and professional growth.
The Chief Registrar also highlighted several new laws and policies introduced since the last Registrars’ meeting. These include the Administration of the Judiciary Judicial Training Institute Regulations, 2025; the Constitution (Operation of Mobile Courts) Practice Directions, 2026; the Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026; the Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Act, 2026; the Judiciary Strategic Plan VI; and the Judiciary Client Charter and Service Delivery Standards.
She encouraged Registrars to study and internalize these instruments and ensure that their staff understand and implement them.
“Let these not be empty promises. Let them become practical commitments to the people we serve,” she emphasized.
On performance management, HW Alum informed the Registrars that the Judiciary was progressively rolling out the Performance Enhancement Tool (PET), which would soon be used in their appraisal process.
