Uganda’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, has retired at the age of 70, concluding a legal and public service career spanning over forty years.
Appointed Chief Justice in August 2020, he oversaw reforms aimed at improving access to justice, reducing case backlogs, and modernizing court operations.
Before becoming Chief Justice, Owiny-Dollo served as Deputy Chief Justice and head of the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court, and previously as a High Court Judge.
He spent more than two decades in private legal practice, handling litigation, conveyancing, and advisory work, and is recognized for delivering the landmark judgment in the 2010 Kampala terrorist bombings case.
His public service has included roles as a Member of Parliament, a Delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted Uganda’s 1995 Constitution, and a government minister.
He also engaged in peacebuilding initiatives, including a six-hour meeting with Joseph Kony in the DRC.
Justice Owiny-Dollo retires as Uganda awaits the appointment of a new Chief Justice.
Lady Justice Professor Lillian Tibatemwa, the most senior judge, has recently chaired Supreme Court sessions.
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