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Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo hands over office to Deputy Chief Justice Zeija on retirement

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 20 Jan 2026 Severity: 1/5

Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo formally handed over office to Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, ending his five-year tenure at the head of the Judiciary, according to ChimpReports. Judicial leaders including Justice Zeija, Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo and Judiciary Secretary Pius Bigirimana praised his reforms at the farewell.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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