Justice Law and Order Services (JLOS) operate under the Governance and Security Programme (Access to Justice Sub-Programme) - Government of the Republic Uganda
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Congratulations to our Senior Technical Advisor - Ms. Rachel Odoi Musoke!
JLOS celebrates your appointment to the leadership of @FIDA_Uganda.
Your commitment to justice, equality and service inspires confidence in the future of women's rights advocacy in Uganda.
#JusticeForAll
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Progress in diversion practice as an alternative to formal
Justice procedures for children in conflict with the law in the criminal justice system.
This is not about traffic diversions awo on Jinja Road! This is about access to justice for children.
Join Maureen Atuhairwe, the Assistant Commissioner of @PoliceUg - Child and Family Protection department as she unpacks this critical conversation.
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Thursday 05 Nov, 2026
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πΊ Live on @Channel44LIVE
Don't miss it. #JusticeForAll
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Hon. @norbertmao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is currently attending the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States (CMMSS) at the American University of Antigua representing the Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. @adoniaayebare. The meeting, co-chaired by Antigua and Barbudaβs Foreign Minister E.P. Chet Greene and Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam, is taking place today under the theme of scaling up partnerships and investment for resilient small states.
The CMMSS forms part of the wider programme of ministerial and side meetings accompanying the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026), which is being held in St Johnβs, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1β4 November under the theme βAccelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.β
The minister is in Antigua as part of Ugandaβs official delegation, which also includes High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E Amb. Nimisha Madhvani. He earlier received Prime Minister @R_Nabbanja on her arrival for the meetings, representing H.E @KagutaMuseveni
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CAUSE-LIST: Do you have a pending tax-related case before us, or have you recently filed one against @URAuganda?
This week from 2nd to 6th November 2026, we are handling up to 56 matters, with 08 rulings expected.
#TaxCaseUpdates
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How does the rule of #law drive economic transformation? This was at the heart of discussions at the Annual Review of the #Governance and #Security Programme. Strong institutions, justice & security build trust, enable sustainable development and create opportunities for all.
Tune in this Monday!
What is the role of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in advancing child-friendly care within Uganda's justice system?
Join Mary Kyomugisha, Probation and Welfare Officer In-charge Naguru Remand Home, as she unpacks this critical conversation.
As frontline duty bearers, Probation and Welfare Officers are at the heart of ensuring children in conflict with the law are handled with care, dignity, and in line with their best interests.
Topic: THE ROLE OF THE MINISTRY OF GENDER IN ADVANCING CHILD-FRIENDLY CARE
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Monday 02 Nov, 2026
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DEPUTY IGG JOINS STAKEHOLDERS TO REVIEW PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNANCE AND SECURITY PROGRAMME
In a spirit of shared commitment to strengthening accountability across the public sector, the Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG), @DrOkiria, today joined key stakeholders to review the Governance and Security Programme (GSP) annual performance for FY 2025/2026 at Imperial Royale Hotel.
Organised by the Office of the President (OP), the review was intended to evaluate the GSPβs performance for FY 2025/2026, identify key challenges and propose appropriate mitigation measures including more strategic approaches to deepen implementation of the programme priorities in support of the Tenfold Growth Strategy, and highlight areas for enhanced resource mobilization.
During the same activity, the GSP report for FY2025/2026 was launched, marking the first assessment of performance under the second GSP Strategic Plan, which is aligned with the implementation of the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV).
@DrOkiria's attendance was particularly significant given that the @IGGUganda's mandate of promoting just utilization of public resources, contributes to Objective Five of NDP IV which is; to enhance good governance, security, and strengthen the role of the state in development.
Her participation further reinforced the importance of institutional collaboration in advancing transparency and promoting quality and efficient service delivery to citizens.
The GSP brings together over 30 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) responsible for upholding the rule of law, ensuring security, maintaining law and order, public policy governance, access to justice, promoting human rights, accountability and transparency.
It was an honour to have you at the #GSPReview2026.
We look forward to more engagements with your support and guidance Hon. Dr. @MercyLakiskis
Today, at the 5th Annual Governance and Security Programme Review, I highlighted the critical congestion in Ugandaβs juvenile justice facilities, most notably at Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre, where 1,233 children occupy space intended for 780. Urgent ministerial action is imperative to ensure our state care system protects the basic rights and human dignity of these young people.
To resolve this crisis, we are prioritizing faster case processing, expanded diversion mechanisms, facility upgrades, and root-cause reintegration. I also sincerely thank our development partners for supporting the construction of the Moroto Remand Home, vital for expanding access to justice in Karamoja.
I call on Programme leadership and security to immediately convert these resolutions into fully resourced work plans with strict performance metrics. State custody must not be a dead end; our mandate is to protect rights, restore dignity, and ensure every child receives a meaningful second chance.
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Today, at the 5th Annual Governance and Security Programme Review, I highlighted the critical congestion in Ugandaβs juvenile justice facilities, most notably at Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre, where 1,233 children occupy space intended for 780. Urgent ministerial action is imperative to ensure our state care system protects the basic rights and human dignity of these young people.
To resolve this crisis, we are prioritizing faster case processing, expanded diversion mechanisms, facility upgrades, and root-cause reintegration. I also sincerely thank our development partners for supporting the construction of the Moroto Remand Home, vital for expanding access to justice in Karamoja.
I call on Programme leadership and security to immediately convert these resolutions into fully resourced work plans with strict performance metrics. State custody must not be a dead end; our mandate is to protect rights, restore dignity, and ensure every child receives a meaningful second chance.
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The rule of law goes beyond courts, legislation and legal procedures. It is the foundation upon which societies are built, ensuring that everyone, from ordinary citizens to the most senior public officials, is accountable under the law.
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"The rule of law is not merely a legal principle; it is a principle of governance. It is a principle of security, and it is a principle of development." "Lasting security is built when citizens trust that public institutions operate fairly and impartially," @Dr_KatjaK noted
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"The rule of law lowers risk, reduces transaction costs, encourages innovation, and creates an environment in which businesses can grow and create jobs. Uganda is very fortunate to have a very strong constitutional foundation. @Dr_KatjaK noted
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"Our success will not be measured simply by the reports we produce or the commitments we make, but by the improvements that citizens experience in their security, access to justice, trust in public institutions, and quality of life." Hon. Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, said
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Opening the Fifth Annual Governance and Security Programme (GSP) Performance Review, the Permanent Secretary, Office of the President, and Chairperson of the GSP Programme Working Group, Hajj Yunus Kakande, emphasised that economic transformation cannot be achieved in isolation from good governance, institutional accountability, the rule of law, and national security. These are fundamental to investor confidence, social stability and effective service delivery.
#GSPReview2026
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On behalf of Hon. @millybabalanda, Hon. Hajjat Minsa Kabanda officially launched the Annual Performance Report for FY 2025/2026, highlighting the achievements, performance gaps and strategic priorities for strengthening governance, security, accountability and access to justice in Uganda.
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The Governance and Security report gives an account of the collective efforts, achievements, challenges and lessons in advancing good governance, strengthening the rule of law, promoting peace and security, and ensuring that justice and security institutions effectively serve Ugandans.
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The Governance and Security Programme recorded notable progress in FY 2025/2026, including
-Reduction in the crime rate from 502 to 427 per 100,000 people
-80% public satisfaction with governance and data services
Establishment of one-stop JLOS service points in 74% of districts.
Deputy Senior Technical Advisor @JLOSUganda, Canon Sam Wairagala, noted
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#GSPReview2026 | Juvenile Justice: Protecting Children, Restoring Dignity and Building Second Chances
βAre we protecting these children, or are we actually violating their rights as well?β
This was one of the difficult questions raised by Hon. @MercyLakiskis , Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Youth and Children Affairs), during the Fifth Annual Governance and Security Programme (GSP) Performance Review for FY2025/26.
Reflecting on her visits to juvenile remand homes and the Kampiringisa National Rehabilitation Centre, the Minister described the conditions she encountered as deeply distressing, questioning whether government was doing enough to protect children under its care.
She highlighted the growing pressure on Uganda's juvenile justice facilities. At the time of her address, the country had seven remand homes and one national rehabilitation centre, with 1,233 children in remand homes against a recommended capacity of 780. This represents an excess of 453 children, raising concerns about overcrowding, welfare services and rehabilitation.
The Minister called for a more comprehensive approach to juvenile justice, emphasising that holding children accountable where appropriate must go hand in hand with timely, child-sensitive justice, rehabilitation and reintegration.
She outlined five priority areas for action:
1. Expediting cases: Strengthening coordination between investigations, court hearings and social inquiry reports to prevent prolonged detention.
2. Expanding diversion and restorative justice: Using non-custodial measures and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate, while protecting victims and communities.
3. Improving remand and rehabilitation facilities: Investing in infrastructure, healthcare, nutrition, education, counselling and adequate staffing.
4. Strengthening reintegration: Supporting family tracing, welfare services, rehabilitation and post-release follow-up.
5. Investing in prevention: Addressing the underlying causes of juvenile offending through family support, child protection, school retention and community-based interventions.
She also acknowledged the support of development partners in improving juvenile justice services, including the ongoing construction of Moroto Remand Home, which will expand access to facilities for children from Karamoja and surrounding areas.
The Minister called on the Governance and Security Programme to integrate these priorities into its work plans, budgets and performance indicators, with clear institutional responsibilities and measurable commitments.
Her message was clear: Uganda's ambition for long-term socio-economic transformation must include the children who will shape its future.
The goal should not simply be to accommodate more children in remand homes, but to ensure fewer children enter detention unnecessarily, cases are concluded without avoidable delays, and every child leaving state care has a genuine second chance.
#GSPReview2026 | It is a wrap! Our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended the 5th Annual Governance and Security Programme (GSP) Review for FY 2025/2026 under the theme "Improving Adherence to the Rule of Law and Capacity to Contain Prevailing and Emerging Security Threats."
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@Dr_KatjaK
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#GSPReview2026 | Pictorial Highlights from the 5th Annual Governance and Security Programme (GSP) Review for FY 2025/2026 under the theme "Improving Adherence to the Rule of Law and Capacity to Contain Prevailing and Emerging Security Threats."
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