The Judiciary has set an ambitious deadline of 1st July 2026, to eliminatepaper-based processes, marking a major shift toward a fully digital justice system powered by technology, including artificial intelligence.
The transition, driven by a series of new digital platforms and reforms, is expected to fundamentally change how lawyers, litigants, and the public interact with courts, reducing physical contact, improving efficiency, and tightening accountability.
Speaking at a Uganda Law Society (ULS) event, Deputy Registrar of the High Court Nanteza Zulaika said the Judiciary is already operating largely on digital systems and is now pushing toward full adoption.
The Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, in February issued an administrative circular directing all the courts to go paperless.
While acknowledging that not all court users are ready for a fully digital system, Nanteza said measures are being put in place to ensure no one is left behind.
At the centre of the Judiciary’s digital transformation is the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECMIS), an online platform that allows users to file cases, submit documents, and track proceedings remotely.
The system is also expected to address long-standing concerns about corruption within court processes by minimizing face-to-face interactions.
By URN
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