The Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has assigned Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga duties as the Acting Principal Judge of the Courts of Judicature.
This assignment, made in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 133 of the Constitution and in accordance with Section 3(a) of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, follows the elevation of Hon. Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija to the position of Deputy Chief Justice.
As Acting Principal Judge, 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 substantive Principal Judge is appointed.
The Chief Justice congratulated the new Acting Principal Judge and wished her success in her new assignment.
He reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to strengthening institutional leadership and improving access to justice for all.
About Lady Justice Okuo Kajuga
Lady Justice Okuo Kajuga was appointed a Judge of the High Court in 2019 and deployed at the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court, where she is the current Deputy Head.
She has handled complex and high-profile corruption cases with diligence, commitment and integrity.
In 2020, she was assigned the role of Focal Judge for Plea Bargain in the Judiciary, and has since then successfully coordinated and overseen its implementation countrywide.
The Plea Bargain programme has greatly transformed the criminal justice landscape by expediting, cost-effectively, and participatory resolution of criminal matters.
She is a key player in the promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution and is a court-accredited mediator attached to the Family Division of the High Court.
Prior to joining the Bench, she worked with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for 20 years, rising through the ranks from State Attorney to Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions in charge of International Cooperation, Extraditions, and Mutual Legal Assistance.
She had a stellar record with numerous high-profile prosecutions to her name. She was also the first spokesperson of the ODPP for over 14 years, a role she performed effectively.