What you need to know:
- The outstanding funds are linked to security deposits made during the court proceedings
The Judiciary is under scrutiny over delays in releasing $62,819 (Shs256 million) and Shs50 million deposited in court as security for costs in a long-running commercial dispute involving Mavid Pharmaceuticals and Pakistan-based Royal Group.
This followed a December 3, 2025, letter by Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, who mediated one of the appeals, asking the Chief Registrar to facilitate the release of the funds after the parties reached a settlement through mediation.
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Justice then and now: From clan elders to digital courtsJudiciary is also pursuing artificial intelligence-based court transcription and voice-recognition technology, with the aim of producing court records more quickly.
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WRAPUP: Kampala 2026 election petitions open as judges issue warningHigh Court has scheduled election disputes ahead of substantive hearings
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Delayed justice complaints dominate 3rd Court Open Day
Several litigants said delays persist even after parties have reached amicable settlements through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
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No court hearings in Kampala on Thursday
Courts will not completely close, with registries remaining open to receive new cases
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Court of Appeal sits in Soroti for first time, takes on 35 cases
This is aimed at reducing the backlog of cases and ease the burden faced by litigants who have traditionally had to travel to Kampala to pursue their appeals