Judicial Service Commission Disassociates Itself from Reports on Judiciary Appointments

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has officially distanced itself from various publications circulating regarding appointments in the judiciary. 

In a press release issued on February 7, 2025, the Commission stated that it has not authorized or endorsed reports related to the appointment of the Deputy Chief Justice, Justices of the Supreme Court, Justices of the Court of Appeal, Judges of the High Court, or the re-appointment of Hon. Lady Justice Bukirwa Faridah Shamilah.

The JSC emphasized that it has established official communication channels for disseminating information to stakeholders. 

These include its official X (formerly Twitter) account (@JSCUganda), its website (www.jsc.go.ug), and formal correspondence on official letterhead. 

Any information not communicated through these official platforms, the Commission stated, should be disregarded as unauthorized.In the press statement, the JSC expressed regret over any confusion or inconvenience caused by the unauthorized publications. 

It also reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and proper procedures in handling judicial appointments.For further inquiries, the Commission directed stakeholders to contact Ms. Maria Theresa Nabukya, the Acting Senior Communications Officer, via email at mnabulya@jsc.go.ug or by phone at 0414311661.

The JSC’s headquarters are located at Kingdom Kampala Building, Nile Avenue, Kampala, Uganda.This announcement follows a series of speculations and reports regarding judicial appointments, highlighting the importance of verifying information from credible sources before dissemination.

^{Official Press Statement from JSC Uganda}

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