Judiciary’s appellate courts new building to save UGX6 billion annually; enhance physical access to justice

President Museveni, will on February 09th 2024 inaugurate the Judiciary’s twin-tower office block.  Construction of the seven-storey twin appellate courts buildings with two basement floor parking for 226 vehicles, started in November 2019.  Construction was done by Seyani Brothers & Co Limited for UGX63.9 billion and was fully funded by the Government of Uganda. The office complex hosts customised courthouses with modern courtrooms, chambers for the justices, a gym and a restaurant, among other amenities.  The idea of building the Appellate courts was first mooted in 1999 but did not start until 2019 under Permanent Secretary, Pius Bigirimana’s reign. It…