PAY RISE: Museveni tells judicial officers, More is coming

By Our Reporter

President Youweri Museveni has said the NRM government has ensured security, a reason investors are rushing to put up investments in the country.

“Uganda’s competitive advantage should not be interrupted by slow commercial justice. Start with business issues because slow justice can give Uganda a bad reputation. Investors are setting up factories because we have ensured security, “Museveni said.

He made these remarks while swearing in 15 newly appointed justices of the Court of Appeal and High Court Wednesday at the State House, Entebbe.

Commenting on the issue of salary increment for judiciary officers, Museveni said the recent increment was just a beginning as many good things are yet to come.

The swearing in ceremoney, followed appointments, two months ago.

Inspector General of Government, Irene Mulyagonja and 14 other people were justices of the Court of Appeal and High Court respectively.

Yesterday, the group was sworn in.

The newly appointed justices of the Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court who were sworn in yesterday included Irene Esther Mulyagonja, Monica Kalyegira Mugenyi and Muzamir Kibedi.

Museveni also swore-in High Court judges including Esta Nambayo, Isaac Muwata, Isa Sserunkuuma, Vincent Emmy Mugabo, Philip Odoki, Immaculate Busingye, Suzan Abinyo, Jesse Byaruhanga Rugyema, Boniface Wamala, Jane Kajuga Okuo, Jean Rwakakooko, Victoria Nakintu and Nkwanga Katamba.