news 27 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Uganda Judiciary Urged to Embrace Forgiveness and Faith in Justice Delivery
Religious leaders and top judges called on judicial officers to practice forgiveness, integrate God's principles for fair and corruption-free justice, and promote inclusive spiritual activities during a prayer breakfast in Kampala. Speakers highlighted prayer's role in overcoming professional challenges and reviving alternative dispute resolution. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/judicial-officers-urged-to-embrace-forgiveness--5403402
Judicial officers in Uganda have been encouraged to make forgiveness a key part of their personal and professional lives to deliver humane and fair justice. This message came from Joshua Lwere, leader of the National Fellowship of Born Again Pentecostal Churches, at the Judiciary’s quarterly prayer breakfast and thanksgiving event held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala on March 27, 2026.
Bishop Lwere warned that refusing to forgive invites destructive emotions like resentment, anger, and violence, potentially leading to grave sins. He stressed confessing sins, seeking reconciliation, and sowing mercy to receive it, while praising the Judiciary’s renewed focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation for fostering reconciliation.
Wakiso Resident High Court Judge Sarah Langa Siu, the new president of the Judiciary Christian Fellowship, urged colleagues to apply divine principles in their work. She called for justice that honors God, remains corruption-free, and is guided by the Holy Spirit to ensure integrity.
Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo shared how prayer helped her navigate leadership hurdles, including averting a prosecutors’ strike early in her Director of Public Prosecutions role. She thanked Bishop Lwere for spiritual support, including a prayer retreat, and pushed for broader inclusivity by involving leaders from various faiths to create a unified prayer framework, noting overlaps like Lent and Ramadan starting together.
These quarterly gatherings aim to boost spiritual reflection, unity, and ethical standards among judicial staff.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)