As Uganda advances towards inclusive governance, the Justice, Law and Order Sub-programme (JLOS) remains one of the most prominent examples of collaboration, reform, and public service in action. This publication — “Justice in Action: Stories of Transformation and Hope” — both reflects and celebrates that journey.
In these pages, we share compelling stories of change that surpass policies and statistics. They are human stories of children given second chances, women finding justice and healing, communities rebuilding trust with the police, inmates transforming through rehabilitation, and ordinary citizens who can now register a business, obtain legal identity, or access legal aid with dignity and confidence.
Through these stories, we see the core of what JLOS represents — accessible, fair, people-centred justice rooted in human rights. We also observe the results of partnership: teamwork among institutions such as the Judiciary, Uganda Prisons Service, Police, Directorate of Citizenship, and Immigration Control (DCIC), National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), and the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), all working under one shared vision.
This publication would not have been possible without the ongoing leadership of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, the coordination of the JLOS Secretariat, and the unwavering support of our development partners — particularly the Austria Development Cooperation (ADC), whose partnership and vision for a just society continue to strengthen Uganda’s justice transformation agenda.
The stories in this magazine remind us that justice extends beyond courtrooms. It exists within the communities we serve, the systems we uphold, and the lives we influence. It is a daily pledge founded on empathy, integrity, and inclusion.
To all institutions, officers, partners, and citizens featured here — thank you for making justice tangible, for keeping hope alive, and for demonstrating that transformation is possible when we work together.
This is not the conclusion of a journey, but a milestone in an ongoing story, the story of Uganda’s pursuit of justice for everyone.
Editorial Team
—Edgar Kuhimbisa (Advisor, E-Governance, JLOS Secretariat)
— Beate Farukuoye (Deputy Head of Office, Austria Development Cooperation)