President Yoweri Museveni has granted an official burial to fallen former Minister, Supreme Court Justice and Mityana South legislator, Hon. Justice Augustine Nshimye Sebuturo.
The recognition, announced by the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, underscores government’s tribute to the late jurist’s distinguished service to Uganda.
Minister Babalanda revealed that the National Organising Committee (N.O.C) will meet with the family to organise a befitting sendoff, with the burial date to be announced in due course.
Hon. Justice Nshimye, who served as a Minister, Justice of the Supreme Court, and Member of Parliament for Mityana South, is widely remembered for his immense contribution to Uganda’s legal and political development. The President’s gesture reflects national appreciation for his lifelong dedication to public service.
Justice Augustine Sebuturo Nshimye passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born on December 12, 1946, in Namutamba, Bulera Sub-county, Mityana District, he built a remarkable career spanning decades of service.
He began his professional journey in 1967 as a senior clerk and steadily rose through the ranks, serving as a Clerical Officer, Magistrate Grade I, and later Deputy Chief Registrar between 1986 and 1988.
After a stint in private legal practice, he returned to the Bench, beginning what the Judiciary described as an illustrious judicial chapter.
In 2008, he was appointed to the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court, earning recognition for his sound jurisprudence and principled decision-making.
His judicial career peaked in September 2015 when he was appointed a substantive Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda.
That same year, he became the pioneer Chief Inspector of Courts, where he championed accountability, efficiency, and integrity within the Judiciary.
He retired in March 2017 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age but was later reappointed as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court for two years, reflecting continued confidence in his expertise.
Beyond the Judiciary, Justice Nshimye made notable contributions to Uganda’s political landscape. He served as Member of Parliament for Mityana South from 1988 to 2008 and as Minister for Regional Cooperation, supporting regional integration and national policy development.
At the time of his passing, he was serving as a court-accredited mediator attached to the Family Division, demonstrating his enduring commitment to access to justice and alternative dispute resolution.
In a statement issued by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija, the Judiciary described Justice Nshimye as a man of intellect, humility, and unwavering dedication to the rule of law.
“His death marks the end of a long and distinguished career in public service,” the statement read, noting that his legacy will continue to live on in the institutions he helped shape and the many lives he impacted.
