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In the national scene, the Permanent Secretary to the Judiciary, Pius Bigirimana, has revealed that cases worth Shs77 trillion are currently awaiting resolution in the Commercial Court.

Bigirimana emphasized that if sufficient funding were allocated to expedite these cases, Uganda might forego the need to seek loans from entities like the World Bank to finance its national budget.

Bigirimana elaborated that these cases span various sectors, including construction, banking, insolvency, and intellectual property, each representing significant sums. Nevertheless, he acknowledged partial responsibility lying with the Finance sector.

Records from July 1, 2023, reveal that corporate disputes dominate the court's caseload, accounting for over Shs44 trillion, followed by banking at Shs10.5 trillion.
The Judiciary continues to advocate for increased funding to address staffing gaps, improve access to justice, and expedite pending projects, aiming to reduce the need for citizens to travel long distances to seek legal recourse.