Dr Flavian Zeija sworn in as Chief Justice at President Museveni's home in Kisozi, Gomba

President Museveni presided over the swearing-in of Dr Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice at his country home in Kisozi, Gomba District, according to The Independent. In his first address in the role, Zeija said he would focus on efficiency, timelines for case disposal, ICT in courts and zero tolerance for corruption; outgoing Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo urged the government to increase the Judiciary's budget.