The Tororo High Court building is expected to be handed over to the Judiciary by November 30, 2026, following the completion of 98.5% of construction works, with the contractor saying only minor finishing activities remain.
Robinson Reeka, managing director of Eleven Steps Company Limited, the contractor undertaking the project, announced the expected handover during a site meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Reeka said the remaining work mainly involves installing furniture, planting paspalum grass to green the compound, painting the VIP latrine and conducting general cleaning of the site.
He said the outstanding activities were expected to be completed within a month, adding that the company was committed to delivering the facility to the required standards ahead of the handover.
Eng George Turyakira, a commissioner in the Judiciary’s Engineering Department, welcomed the progress, saying the Judiciary was eager to occupy the new facility because its current rented premises were unsuitable for court operations.
“We cannot wait to have this structure completed and handed over to us. Where we are operating from, we are just renting, and the place is not suitable for court operations. We need this facility as yesterday,” Turyakira said.
The completion of the building is expected to improve access to judicial services for residents of Tororo District and the wider Bukedi sub-region, many of whom have had to travel long distances to access court services.
Tororo District Chairperson John Okea said the district was excited about the nearing completion of the facility, describing it as an important milestone in improving access to justice.
Okea said the district provided land for the construction of the court to bring judicial services closer to the people and reduce the burden of travelling long distances to seek justice.
“I struggled so hard to ensure that this facility came here and therefore, we cannot wait to see it start operating,” Okea said.
He called on local leaders, particularly members of the Tororo District Council, to prioritise the interests of residents and support institutions seeking assistance to improve service delivery.
Okea also urged leaders to avoid unnecessary disputes that could frustrate development initiatives, recalling that some council leaders had initially opposed the allocation of land for the Judiciary project.
“When the Judiciary wanted land to construct the facility, some leaders at the council wanted to block it, but I said no, and today, here we are,” he said.
He emphasised that leaders should remember that their positions were entrusted to them by the people and that their decisions should reflect the needs and interests of the communities they represent.
Once completed and handed over, the Tororo High Court building is expected to provide a more suitable working environment for judicial officers while improving access to justice for residents of Tororo and neighbouring districts across the Bukedi sub-region.