Newly Appointed Grade 1 Magistrates Sworn in.

The Judiciary has sworn in the 48 newly appointed grade one Magistrates including those who had served the Judiciary as research assistants, state attorneys, and those  who have been working as Advocates.

In a ceremony presided over by the Chief Justice Alifonse Owinyi Dollo at the High Court Headquarters in Kampala, the chief Registrar Sarah Langa  asked the magistrates to guard their position  in the Judiciary since the entry is narrow and the exit  door is wide open due to the stiff competition. 

Her Worship Langa, reminded the group that they will be watching them closely to help them realize their potential.

" You are special because you are the first set of  grade 1 Magistrates appointed after the enactment of the Administration of Judiciary Act 2020, which ushered in a new Judiciary providing better terms and conditions of service.The Judiciary is very attractive with now a  narrow entry because of the high competition, but with a wide door of exit, so guard your your place in Judiciary service".said  Langa.

She advised them to serve diligently and respect the work of the judiciary.

" As you take your oaths of allegiances, respect the Judiciary and yourself,  do meaningful Judicial work and whenever you feel unsure seek guidance from those you will be working under including Judges and chief Magistrates"she said.

They were also advised to be enemies to all vices like Corruption, case backlog,poor time management and absenteeism among other  that continue to undermine the Judiciary .