A six-member delegation from the Supreme Court of Kenya is on a two-day benchmarking visit to the Supreme Court of Uganda in Kampala, aimed at strengthening judicial cooperation and sharing best practices in court administration and technology-driven justice delivery.
The delegation, led by Bernard Kasavuli, Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court of Kenya, is particularly focused on learning from Uganda’s registry operations, structured judicial clerkship, and the deployment of ICT tools across judicial processes. This visit forms part of broader regional efforts to enhance judicial effectiveness through innovation and collaboration.
Dr. Pius Bigirimana, Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary of Uganda and Chairperson of the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Administrators Association (SEACJAA), officially welcomed the delegation.
He shared Uganda’s institutional innovations and the Judiciary’s digital transformation journey, emphasizing the prioritization of ICT under the country’s National Development Plan III.
Dr. Bigirimana highlighted the successful rollout of the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS), now operational in 20 courts. The system automates the entire case lifecycle from e-filing to archiving while ECCMIS kiosks offer access to users without internet connectivity. As a result, Uganda’s Non-Tax Revenue collections have risen from UGX 5 billion to UGX 9.2 billion.
He also noted the benefits of video conferencing in court stations and prisons, which has reduced the burden of prisoner transport and improved security. Additionally, digital transcription has enhanced real-time recordkeeping and judgment writing.
“We are proud of our Transformation Agenda and our efforts to digitize justice. We look forward to continued collaboration with our Kenyan counterparts,” Dr. Bigirimana stated.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Registrar, the Registrar of the High Court, HW Prossy Katushabe, emphasized the importance of institutional learning and continuous system improvement. She highlighted the critical role of modern technologies in enhancing access, transparency, and efficiency in justice delivery.
“This engagement presents a vital opportunity for judicial institutions to exchange insights, refine systems, and embrace innovations that enhance service delivery to our people,” she said.
In response, Mr. Kasavuli commended Uganda’s achievements in leveraging ICT in the Judiciary and reaffirmed the spirit of mutual learning. He noted Kenya’s own transition to e-filing and digitized court processes as transformative, adding that Uganda’s implementation of ECCMIS and the Court Case Administration System (CCAS) offers valuable lessons.
“Our visit is not only to learn but also to share. We believe such exchanges strengthen our institutions and reinforce the region’s collective commitment to justice,” Mr. Kasavuli remarked.
The visiting delegation has received briefings from key officials, including Lady Justice Immaculate Busingye on ICT in judicial operations; HW Ayebare Tumwebaze, Registrar of the Supreme Court, on the Court’s structure and case management; and Mr. Joseph Ssinabulya on the practical application of ECCMIS.
Members of the Kenyan delegation include Mr. Samuel Nyangige Nyambare (Court Clerk), Mr. Francis Wamoto (ICT Officer), Mr. Stephen Kirira (Court Administrator), Ms. Celina Lekelees (Court Assistant), and Mr. Lee Kung’u (Driver). Uganda’s team of presenters and coordinators includes Deputy Registrar HW Elizabeth Akullo, Ms. Flavia Chandiru, Mr. Frank Byamukama, and Mr. Brian Onyema, among others.
