Magistrates' Courts (Magisterial Areas) Instrument, 2017

Statutory Instrument 11 of 2017

Repealed
This Statutory Instrument was repealed on 2024-02-23 by Magistrates Courts (Magisterial Areas and Magistrates Courts) Instrument, 2024.

Uganda
Magistrates Courts Act

Magistrates' Courts (Magisterial Areas) Instrument, 2017

Statutory Instrument 11 of 2017

  1. [Repealed by Magistrates Courts (Magisterial Areas and Magistrates Courts) Instrument, 2024 (Statutory Instrument 11 of 2024) on 23 February 2024]
In exercise of the powers conferred upon the Minister by sections 2 and 3 of the Magistrates Courts Act, and in consultation with the Chief Justice, this Instrument is made this 13th day of September, 2016.

1. Citation

This Instrument may be cited as the Magistrates Courts (Magisterial Areas) Instrument, 2017.

2. Interpretation

In this Instrument, unless the context otherwise requires—"magisterial area" means any one of the areas into which Uganda for the time being is divided under section 2 of the Magistrates Courts Act.

3. Magisterial areas

For purposes of the Magistrates Courts Act, the areas specified in the Schedule to this Instrument are magisterial areas—
(a)designated respectively by the name specified in column 1; and
(b)comprising the areas corresponding with the designated area in column 2.

4. Magistrates Courts

There is established in each magisterial area referred to in paragraph 3, magistrates courts in the places within the limits of the jurisdiction of the magisterial area as designated in column 3 of the Schedule.

5. Revocation of S.I. 45 of 2007

The Magistrates Courts (Magisterial Areas) Instrument S.I.45 of 2007 is revoked.

Schedule (Paragraphs 2 and 3)

Magisterial areas and Magistrates Courts

No.Name of Magisterial AreaExtent of Magisterial AreaMagistrates courts
1.AlebtongAlebtong and Otuke DistrictsChief Magistrate - AlebtongMagistrate Grade 1 - AbakoMagistrate Grade 1 - AdwariMagistrate Grade 1 - AlebtongMagistrate Grade 1 - AloiMagistrate Grade 1 - AmugoMagistrate Grade 1 - ApalaMagistrate Grade 1 - OkwangMagistrate Grade 1 - OlilimMagistrate Grade 1 - OmoroMagistrate Grade 1 - OrumuMagistrate Grade 1 - Otuke
2AnakaNwoya and Amuru DistrictsChief Magistrate - NwoyaMagistrate Grade 1 - AmuruMagistrate Grade 1 - AnakaMagistrate Grade 1 - AtiakMagistrate Grade 1 - KilakMagistrate Grade 1 - Koch-GomaMagistrate Grade 1 - LamogiMagistrate Grade 1 - Nwoya
3.ApacApac DistrictChief Magistrate - ApacMagistrate Grade 1 - AdukuMagistrate Grade 1 - ApacMagistrate Grade 1 - ChawenteMagistrate Grade 1 - ChegereMagistrate Grade 1 - IbujeMagistrate Grade 1 - InomoMagistrate Grade 1 - Nambieso
4.AruaArua DistrictChief Magistrate - AruaMagistrate Grade 1 - AdumiMagistrate Grade 1 - ArivuMagistrate Grade 1 - AruaMagistrate Grade 1 - LogiriMagistrate Grade 1 - Madi- OkoloMagistrate Grade 1 - OkoloMagistrate Grade 1 - Rhino CampMagistrate Grade 1 - Odravu
5.BubuloManafwa and Bududa DistrictsChief Magistrate - BubuloMagistrate Grade 1 - BubuloMagistrate Grade 1 - BududaMagistrate Grade 1 - Bupoto
6.BudakaBudaka and Kibuku DistrictsChief Magistrate - BudakaMagistrate Grade 1 - BudakaMagistrate Grade 1 - Iki IkiMagistrate Grade 1 - Kibuku
7.Buganda RoadCentral Division of KampalaChief Magistrate - Buganda RoadMagistrate Grade 1- Buganda RoadMagistrate Grade 1- City HallMagistrate Grade 1- Law Development Centre (LDC)
8.BugiriBugiri DistrictChief Magistrate - BugiriMagistrate Grade 1 - BugiriMagistrate Grade 1 - LugalaMagistrate Grade 1 - NamayingoMagistrate Grade 1 - Sigulu Island Magisterial Courts
9.BuhwejuBuhweju DistrictChief Magistrate - BuhwejuMagistrate Grade 1 - Nsiika
10.BuliisaBuliisa DistrictChief Magistrate - BuliisaMagistrate Grade 1 - BiisoMagistrate Grade 1 - BuliisaMagistrate Grade 1 - ButyabaMagistrate Grade 1 - Wanseko
11.BundibugyoBundibugyo DistrictChief Magistrate - BundibugyoMagistrate Grade 1 - BubandiMagistrate Grade 1 - Bundibugyo
12.BushenyiBushenyi Town Council, Rubirizi, Sheema DistrictsChief Magistrate - BushenyiMagistrate Grade 1 - BushenyiMagistrate Grade 1 - KagangoMagistrate Grade 1 - KibingoMagistrate Grade 1 - KitagataMagistrate Grade 1 - Rubirizi
13.BusiaBusia DistrictChief Magistrate - BusiaMagistrate Grade 1 - BusiaMagistrate Grade 1 - LuminoMagistrate Grade 1 - Majanji
14.ButambalaButambala DistrictChief Magistrate - GombeMagistrate Grade 1 - BuloMagistrate Grade 1 - GombeMagistrate Grade 1 - Kibibi
15.DokoloDokolo and Amolatar DistrictsChief Magistrate - DokoloMagistrate Grade 1 - AgwataMagistrate Grade 1 - AmolatarMagistrate Grade 1 - AputiMagistrate Grade 1 - AweloMagistrate Grade 1 - BataMagistrate Grade 1 - DokoloMagistrate Grade 1 - KangaiMagistrate Grade 1 - KweraMagistrate Grade 1 - NamasaleMagistrate Grade 1 -Muntu
16.EntebbeEntebbe Municipality and Katabi sub-county of Wakiso-DistrictChief Magistrate - EntebbeMagistrate Grade 1 - EntebbeMagistrate Grade 1 - Nkumba
17.Fort PortalKabarole DivisionChief Magistrate - Fort PortalMagistrate Grade 1 -Fort PortalMagistrate Grade 1 - HakibaaleMagistrate Grade 1 - KibiitoMagistrate Grade 1 - Rwimi
18.GombaGomba DistrictChief Magistrate - KanoniMagistrate Grade 1 - KabulasokeMagistrate Grade 1 - KanoniMagistrate Grade 1 - KiririMagistrate Grade 1 - Maddu
19.GuluGulu DistrictChief Magistrate - GuluMagistrate Grade 1 - AswaMagistrate Grade 1 - BobiMagistrate Grade 1 - GuluMagistrate Grade 1 - Omoro
20.HoimaHoima DistrictChief Magistrate - HoimaMagistrate Grade 1 - BuserukaMagistrate Grade 1 - HoimaMagistrate Grade 1 - KabwoyaMagistrate Grade 1 - KigorobyaMagistrate Grade 1 - Kyangwali
21.IbandaIbanda DivisionChief Magistrate - IbandaMagistrate Grade 1 - IbandaMagistrate Grade 1 - Ishongororo
22.IgangaIganga and Luuka DistrictsChief Magistrate - IgangaMagistrate Grade 1 - BusembatiaMagistrate Grade 1 - IgangaMagistrate Grade 1 - KaliroMagistrate Grade 1 - KiyungaMagistrate Grade 1 - MakutuMagistrate Grade 1 - NamungalweMagistrate Grade 1 - Namutumba
23.IsingiroIsingiro DistrictChief Magistrate - IsingiroMagistrate Grade 1 - BukangaMagistrate Grade 1 - IsingiroMagistrate Grade 1 - KabingoMagistrate Grade 1 - KikagateMagistrate Grade 1 - Rugaga
24.JinjaJinja DistrictChief Magistrate - JinjaMagistrate Grade 1 - BudondoMagistrate Grade 1 - BugembeMagistrate Grade 1 - BuseddeMagistrate Grade 1 - ButagayaMagistrate Grade 1 - JinjaMagistrate Grade 1 - KagomaMagistrate Grade 1 - Kakira
25.KabaleKabale DistrictChief Magistrate - KabaleMagistrate Grade 1 - KabaleMagistrate Grade 1 - KaharoMagistrate Grade 1 - KamweziMagistrate Grade 1 - MukoMagistrate Grade 1 - RubandaMagistrate Grade 1 - Rubaya
26.KaberamaidoKaberamaido DistrictChief Magistrate - KaberamaidoMagistrate Grade 1 - KaberamaidoMagistrate Grade 1 - KalakiMagistrate Grade 1 - OcheroMagistrate Grade 1 - Otuboi
27.KajjansiSsisa and Kassanje, sub-counties of Wakiso DistrictChief Magistrate - KajjansiMagistrate Grade 1 - KajjansiMagistrate Grade 1 - Kasanje
28.KalangalaKalangala DistrictChief Magistrate - KalangalaMagistrate Grade 1- BukasaMagistrate Grade 1 - Kalangala
29.KamuliKamuli and Buyende DistrictsChief Magistrate - KamuliMagistrate Grade 1 - BugayaMagistrate Grade 1 - BuyendeMagistrate Grade 1 - KaguluMagistrate Grade 1- MbulamutiMagistrate Grade 1 - NamasagaliMagistrate Grade 1 - NamwendwaMagistrate Grade 1 - NawanyagoMagistrate Grade 1- Kamuli
30.KamwengeKamwenge DistrictChief Magistrate - KamwengeMagistrate Grade 1 - KamwengeMagistrate Grade 1 - KahungeMagistrate Grade 1 - NkomaMagistrate Grade 1 - Kicheche
31.KanunguKanungu DistrictChief Magistrate - KanunguMagistrate Grade 1 - KanunguMagistrate Grade 1 - Kihihi
32.KapchorwaKapchorwa, Bukwa Sub-county and Kween DistrictsChief Magistrate - KapchworwaMagistrate Grade 1 - BukwaMagistrate Grade 1 - KapchworwaMagistrate Grade 1 - KaproronMagistrate Grade 1 - Ngenge
33.KasangatiNangabo Sub-­county, Kyadondo and Busukuma of Kyadondo, Wakiso DistrictChief Magistrate - KasangatiMagistrate Grade 1 - Kasangati
34.KaseseKasese DistrictChief Magistrate - KaseseMagistrate Grade 1 - BweraMagistrate Grade 1 - KaseseMagistrate Grade 1 - Lake Katwe
35.KatakwiKatakwi and Amuria DistrictsChief Magistrate - KatakwiMagistrate Grade 1 - AcowoMagistrate Grade 1 - AmuriaMagistrate Grade 1 - KapelebyongMagistrate Grade 1 - KatakwiMagistrate Grade 1 - ObalangaMagistrate Grade 1 - OrongoMagistrate Grade 1 - WeraMagistrate Grade 1 - Toroma
36.KayungaKayunga DistrictChief Magistrate - KayungaMagistrate Grade 1- BbaaleMagistrate Grade 1 - BusaanaMagistrate Grade 1- GalilayaMagistrate Grade 1 - KangulumiraMagistrate Grade 1 - Kayunga
37.KibaaleKibaale DistrictChief Magistrate - KibaaleMagistrate Grade 1 - KagadiMagistrate Grade 1 - KakumiroMagistrate Grade 1 - KibaaleMagistrate Grade 1 - MuhoroMagistrate Grade 1 - NyalweyoMagistrate Grade 1 - Mabaale
38.KibogaKiboga and Kyankwanzi DistrictsChief Magistrate - KibogaMagistrate Grade 1 - BukomeroMagistrate Grade 1 - BukwiriMagistrate Grade 1 - BusunjuMagistrate Grade 1 - ButembaMagistrate Grade 1 - KibogaMagistrate Grade 1 - Kyankwanzi MulusoziMagistrate Grade 1- Ntwetwe
39.KiraKira Town Council, Kyadondo and Wakiso DistrictChief Magistrate - KiraMagistrate Grade 1 - BweyogerereMagistrate Grade 1 - Kira
40.KiruhuraKiruhura DistrictChief Magistrate - KiruhuraMagistrate Grade 1 - BurembaMagistrate Grade 1 - BurungaMagistrate Grade 1 - KashongiMagistrate Grade 1 - KazoMagistrate Grade 1 - KinoniMagistrate Grade 1 - KiruhuraMagistrate Grade 1 - Sanga
41.KiryandongoKiryandongo DistrictChief Magistrate - KiryandongoMagistrate Grade 1 - BweyaleMagistrate Grade 1 - KarumaMagistrate Grade 1 - KigumbaMagistrate Grade 1 - Kiryandongo
42.KisoroKisoro DistrictChief Magistrate - KisoroMagistrate Grade 1 - BunaganaMagistrate Grade 1 - KisoroMagistrate Grade 1 - Kyanika
43.KitgumKitgum and Lamwo DistrictsChief Magistrate - KitgumMagistrate Grade 1 - AtangaMagistrate Grade 1- KitgumMagistrate Grade 1 - Kitgum MatidMagistrate Grade 1 - LamwoMagistrate Grade 1 - Madi OpeiMagistrate Grade 1 - NamokoraMagistrate Grade 1 - PadibeMagistrate Grade 1 - PajuleMagistrate Grade 1- Palabek
44.KobokoKoboko and Maracha DistrictsChief Magistrate - KobokoMagistrate Grade 1 - KobokoMagistrate Grade 1 - LodongaMagistrate Grade 1 - MarachaMagistrate Grade 1 - NyadriMagistrate Grade 1 - Oleba
45.KotidoKotido, Abim and Kabong DistrictsChief Magistrate - KotidoMagistrate Grade 1 - AbimMagistrate Grade 1 - KabongMagistrate Grade 1 - Kotido
46.KumiKumi, Ngora and Bukedea DistrictsChief Magistrate - KumiMagistrate Grade 1 - BukedeaMagistrate Grade 1 - KachumbalaMagistrate Grade 1 - KanyumMagistrate Grade 1 - KumiMagistrate Grade 1 - MukuraMagistrate Grade 1 - Ngora
47.KyenjojoKyenjojo and Kyegegwa DistrictsChief Magistrate - KyenjojoMagistrate Grade 1 - BufunjoMagistrate Grade 1 - ButitiMagistrate Grade 1 - KyarusoziMagistrate Grade 1 - KyegegwaMagistrate Grade 1 - KyenjojoMagistrate Grade 1 - Mpara
48.LiraLira and Kole DistrictsChief Magistrate - LiraMagistrate Grade 1 - BarrMagistrate Grade 1 - AbokeMagistrate Grade 1 - AdekokwokMagistrate Grade 1 - AlitoMagistrate Grade 1 - AmachMagistrate Grade 1 - BalaMagistrate Grade 1 - KoleMagistrate Grade 1 - LiraMagistrate Grade 1 - AyerMagistrate Grade 1 - Ogur
49.LugaziBuikwe District and Buvuma IslandsChief Magistrate - LugaziMagistrate Grade 1 - BuikweMagistrate Grade 1 - BuvumaMagistrate Grade 1 - LugaziMagistrate Grade 1- Njeru
50.LuweroLuwero and Nakaseke DistrictsChief Magistrate - LuweroMagistrate Grade 1 - BomboMagistrate Grade 1 - LuweroMagistrate Grade 1 - NakasekeMagistrate Grade 1 - NgomaMagistrate Grade 1 - SemutoMagistrate Grade 1 - WobulenziMagistrate Grade 1 - Zirobwe
51.MakindyeMakindye Division of Kampala; and Makindye Ssabagabo Sub­county of Kyadondo, Wakiso DistrictChief Magistrate - MakindyeMagistrate Grade 1 - GgabaMagistrate Grade 1 - KabalagalaMagistrate Grade 1 - MakindyeMagistrate Grade 1 - NamuwongoMagistrate Grade 1 - Zaana
52.MasakaMasaka DistrictChief Magistrate - MasakaMagistrate Grade 1 -BukomansimbiMagistrate Grade 1 - KalunguMagistrate Grade 1 - KyanamukakaMagistrate Grade 1 - KyazangaMagistrate Grade 1 - LukayaMagistrate Grade 1 - LwengoMagistrate Grade 1 - MasakaMagistrate Grade 1 - Mbirizi
53.MasindiMasindi DistrictChief Magistrate - MasindiMagistrate Grade 1 - BudongoMagistrate Grade 1 - BwijangaMagistrate Grade 1 - Kafu RiverMagistrate Grade 1 - Masindi
54.MayugeMayuge DistrictChief Magistrate - MayugeMagistrate Grade 1 - BaitambogweMagistrate Grade 1 - KigandaloMagistrate Grade 1 - KityereraMagistrate Grade 1 - Mayuge
55.MbaleMbale DistrictChief Magistrate - MbaleMagistrate Grade 1 - BungokhoMagistrate Grade 1 - BusiuMagistrate Grade 1 - MbaleMagistrate Grade 1 - MbaleMunicipal CouncilMagistrate Grade 1 - NakalokeMagistrate Grade 1 - Wanale
56.MbararaMbarara DistrictChief Magistrate - MbararaMagistrate Grade 1 - BwizibwerMagistrate Grade 1 - MbararaMagistrate Grade 1 - MbararaMunicipal CouncilMagistrate Grade 1 - Ndaija
57.MengoRubaga Division of KampalaChief Magistrate - MengoMagistrate Grade 1- KasubiMagistrate Grade 1- MengoMagistrate Grade 1- NateeteMagistrate Grade 1- NdeebaMagistrate Grade 1- Rubaga
58.MitomaMitoma DistrictChief Magistrate - MitomaMagistrate Grade 1 - Mitoma
59.MityanaMityana DistrictChief Magistrate - MityanaMagistrate Grade 1 - BuleraMagistrate Grade 1 - ButayunjaMagistrate Grade 1 - KakinduMagistrate Grade 1 - Mityana
60.MorotoMoroto and Napaka DistrictsChief Magistrate - MorotoMagistrate Grade 1 - MorotoMagistrate Grade 1 - Moroto MunicipalityMagistrate Grade 1 - Napak
61.MoyoMoyo and Adjumani DistrictsChief Magistrate - MoyoMagistrate Grade 1 - AdjumaniMagistrate Grade 1 - AlibaMagistrate Grade 1 - AlurMagistrate Grade 1 - MoyoMagistrate Grade 1 - Pakele
62.MpigiMpigi DistrictsChief Magistrate - MpigiMagistrate Grade 1 - BujuukoMagistrate Grade 1 - BuwamaMagistrate Grade 1 - KayabweMagistrate Grade 1 - MpigiMagistrate Grade 1 - Nsangi
63.MubendeMubende DistrictChief Magistrate - MubendeMagistrate Grade 1 - BukumiraMagistrate Grade 1 - KasambyaMagistrate Grade 1 - KassandaMagistrate Grade 1 - KigandaMagistrate Grade 1 - MubendeMagistrate Grade 1 - Myanzi
64.MukonoMukono District and Koome IslandsChief Magistrate - MukonoMagistrate Grade 1 - GomaMagistrate Grade 1 - KasawoMagistrate Grade 1 - Koome IslandsMagistrate Grade 1 - MukonoMagistrate Grade 1 - NakifumaMagistrate Grade 1 - Nakisunga
65.NabweruKawempe Division of Kampala; and Nabweru, Kyadondo and Gombe Kyadondo, sub-counties of Wakiso DistrictChief Magistrate -NabweruMagistrate Grade 1 - KawempeMagistrate Grade 1 - MatuggaMagistrate Grade 1 - Nabweru
66.NakapiripiritNakapiripiriti and Amudat DistrictsChief Magistrate - NakapiripiritMagistrate Grade 1 - AmudatMagistrate Grade 1 - NakapiripiritMagistrate Grade 1 - Namalu
67.NakasongolaNakasongola DistrictChief Magistrate - NakasongolaMagistrate Grade 1 - KakoogeMagistrate Grade 1 - LwampangaMagistrate Grade 1 - MigyeraMagistrate Grade 1 - Nakasongola
68.NakawaNakawa Division of Kampala City Council AuthorityChief Magistrate - NakawaMagistrate Grade 1 - KyambogoMagistrate Grade 1 - LuziraMagistrate Grade 1 - NakawaMagistrate Grade 1 - Ntinda
69.NebbiNebbi and Zombo DistrictsChief Magistrate - NebbiMagistrate Grade 1- NebbiMagistrate Grade 1 - PakwachMagistrate Grade 1 - ParomboMagistrate Grade 1 - PhaidhaMagistrate Grade 1 - ZeuMagistrate Grade 1 - Zombo
70.NtorokoNtoroko DistrictChief Magistrate - NtorokoMagistrate Grade 1 - KarugutuMagistrate Grade 1 - NtorokoMagistrate Grade 1 - Rwebisengo
71.NtungamoNtungamo DistrictChief Magistrate - NtungamoMagistrate Grade l - RwashamireMagistrate Grade 1 - BwongyeraMagistrate Grade 1 - NtungamoMagistrate Grade 1 - RubaareMagistrate Grade 1 - Ruhama
72.OyamOyam DistrictChief Magistrate - OyamMagistrate Grade 1 - AberMagistrate Grade 1 - AcabaMagistrate Grade 1 - AnyekeMagistrate Grade 1 - IchemeMagistrate Grade 1 - NgaiMagistrate Grade 1 - OtwalMagistrate Grade 1 - Oyam
73.PaderPader and Agago DistrictsChief Magistrate - PaderMagistrate Grade 1 - AdilangMagistrate Grade 1 - AgagoMagistrate Grade 1 - Corner KilakMagistrate Grade 1 - KalongoMagistrate Grade 1 - PaderMagistrate Grade 1 - ParabongMagistrate Grade 1 - Patongo
74.PallisaPallisa DistrictChief Magistrate - PallisaMagistrate Grade 1 - ButeboMagistrate Grade 1 - Pallisa
75.RakaiRakai DistrictChief Magistrate - RakaiMagistrate Grade 1 - KakuutoMagistrate Grade 1 - KasagamaMagistrate Grade 1 - KifambaMagistrate Grade 1 - KyoteraMagistrate Grade 1 - LyantondeMagistrate Grade 1 - MutuukulaMagistrate Grade 1 - KaliiloMagistrate Grade 1 - KalisizoMagistrate Grade 1 - Rakai
76.RukungiriRukungiri DistrictChief Magistrate - RukungiriMagistrate Grade 1 - NyarushanjeMagistrate Grade 1 - KebisoniMagistrate Grade 1 - Rukungiri
77.SembaduleSembadule DistrictChief Magistrate - SembabuleMagistrate Grade 1 - LwebitakuliMagistrate Grade 1 - MateeteMagistrate Grade 1 - NtuusiMagistrate Grade 1 - Sembadule
78.SironkoSironko DistrictChief Magistrate - SironkoMagistrate Grade 1 - BulambuliMagistrate Grade 1 - BuwalasiMagistrate Grade 1 - KamuMagistrate Grade 1 - MutufuMagistrate Grade 1 - Sironko
79.SorotiSoroti and Sererc DistrictsChief Magistrate - SorotiMagistrate Grade 1 - BugondoMagistrate Grade 1 - KyereMagistrate Grade 1 - SerereMagistrate Grade 1 - Soroti
80.TororoTororo and Butaleja DistrictsChief Magistrate - TororoMagistrate Grade 1 - ButalejjaMagistrate Grade 1 - ButebaMagistrate Grade 1 - MalabaMagistrate Grade 1 - MukujuMagistrate Grade 1 - MulandaMagistrate Grade 1 - NagongeraMagistrate Grade 1 - Tororo
81.WakisoKakiri, Wakiso Town Council, Masulita and Namayumba sub­counties, Wakiso DistrictChief Magistrate - WakisoMagistrate Grade 1 - KakiriMagistrate Grade 1 - NansanaMagistrate Grade 1 - Wakiso
82.YumbeYumbe DistrictChief Magistrate - YumbeMagistrate Grade 1 - OmugoMagistrate Grade 1 - Yumbe
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