The Chief Justice of Uganda, Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, has launched three major Judiciary policy instruments aimed at strengthening justice delivery, during the third health aerobics session of the year held on Wednesday evening at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala.
Addressing participants, Justice Dr Zeija said the Judiciary is adopting a more deliberate and structured approach to planning and implementation.
He explained that strategic decisions will now be clearly unpacked and communicated using tools such as Gantt charts to map timelines, clarify deliverables, and enhance accountability.
During the session, the Chief Justice officially launched the Judiciary Client Charter, the Service Delivery Standards, and the Judiciary Strategic Plan VI, describing them as critical instruments for improving service delivery and institutional performance.
“This is the right venue to launch these documents because you are healthy,” Justice Dr Zeija remarked, highlighting the link between staff wellness and effective justice delivery.
The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr Pius Bigirimana, congratulated Justice Dr Zeija on his recent elevation to Chief Justice. He recalled that during the previous aerobics session, he had hinted at a surprise, which turned out to be the formal presentation of Justice Dr Zeija as the new Chief Justice of Uganda.
Dr Bigirimana noted that earlier in the day, the Chief Justice had presided over the coram of Justices at the Supreme Court during the hearing of an election petition application, underscoring the demanding nature of judicial work and the importance of maintaining physical and mental wellness.
He reiterated that participation in health aerobics is mandatory, stressing that judicial wellness is essential for productivity and sustained performance. He further observed that during his swearing-in, the Chief Justice had outlined to H.E. the President of Uganda his plans for improving justice delivery, and that the three policy instruments launched are designed to support the fulfilment of those commitments.
Dr Bigirimana explained that the documents clearly articulate the Judiciary’s values, the expectations placed on judicial officers, and what the public should expect from the institution. He said the Client Charter outlines the Judiciary’s commitments to court users, the Service Delivery Standards explain how services are delivered, while the Judiciary Strategic Plan VI sets out institutional priorities for the next five years in both the short and long term.
He added that the Judiciary will print and distribute sufficient copies of the documents to ensure all staff read and internalize them.
