KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Supreme Court is scheduled to hold a significant two-day Constitutional hearing from 31 March to 1 April 2026. During this session, ten key constitutional matters will be addressed.
The hearing will be presided over by a distinguished panel of judges, including Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija and Lady Justice Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza, among others.
Among the notable cases to be considered is Attorney General Vs Administrator General (Bob Kasango), which questions the constitutionality of judicial officers holding non-judicial roles without resignation. The Centre for Public Interest Law Ltd has also applied to participate as amicus curiae in this case.
The Supreme Court will also review the appointment of High Court Judges by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in acting capacity, as well as a case seeking to revise the interpretation of life imprisonment. The agenda encompasses a variety of cases, including Centre for Public Interest Law Ltd vs Attorney General, Initiative for Social Economic Rights Vs Attorney General, and Centre for Constitutional Governance Ltd & The Copyright Institute of Uganda Vs Attorney General, among others.
Source: allafrica
