After 10 years on the Supreme court bench, JUSTICE BART KATUREEBE was last week appointed chief justice of Uganda. In his first major interview on Monday, Katureebe spoke to Sulaiman Kakaire about key legal moments in his career and the challenges that await him.
Your appointment got overwhelming support; how are you going to meet all these expectations?
I am gratified that my nomination has received so much support from people across the political divide, tribes and religions, including people I don't know. I am humbled by that degree of support.
It sometimes gives strength because you can embark on the journey knowing that you have the goodwill of most people. You only promise yourself not to let them down. It is quite a challenge because you do not know how to handle everyone's expectation.
You cannot do miracles. All I can say is that I will do my best in the administration of justice to the country, I will build a strong independent judiciary, and I will try to do that through opening lines of communication with other branches of government. I can promise everyone that is achievable if they also pray for me...with the guidance of the almighty, all is possible. Read more
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