President Museveni appoints Flavian Zeija Chief Justice after Parliament's approval

State House said President Museveni, acting on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission, appointed Justice Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice after Parliament approved his name, replacing Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, who retired on reaching 70. According to The Independent, Zeija had been acting Chief Justice since Owiny-Dollo handed over on Monday, and some judiciary officials said they learned of the appointment from Parliament's website.