GULU REGIONAL OFFICE
PRINCIPAL STATE ATTORNEY, ELIZABETH NYAKWEIBARA
Head, Gulu Regional Office
About Us
The Gulu Regional Office aspires to be a cornerstone of legal support within the Lango, Acholi, and parts of the Bunyoro sub-regions. Its goal is to deliver responsive, efficient, and accessible legal advice and services that uphold the rule of law, reinforce good governance, and promote due process for all. The Office is also committed to strengthening local government operations and serving the public with dedication to justice and legal empowerment.
This aspiration aligns closely with the Office’s mission, mandate, and vision by expanding access to legal frameworks and support systems, thereby advancing governance and justice at the regional level. In executing its duties, the Office is guided by core values of integrity, accessibility, responsiveness, gender equity, fairness, empowerment, professional excellence, and respect for the rule of law. These principles foster a supportive, fair, and effective legal environment.
The Gulu Regional Office is headed by a Regional Head and is supported by two Senior State Attorneys, three State Attorneys, and five support staff. The Office serves a wide jurisdiction covering two cities and twenty districts, namely: Gulu City, Lira City, Alebtong, Apac, Dokolo, Lira, Oyam, Otuke, Amolatar, Kole, Kwania, Gulu, Omoro, Pader, Lamwo, Kitgum, Agago, Amuru, Nwoya, Masindi, Kiryandongo, and Buliisa.
In executing its mandate, the Office attends to four High Court circuits located in Gulu, Kitgum, Lira, and Masindi, as well as all 103 Magisterial Courts within its jurisdiction. Additionally, the Office represents Government, its allied institutions, and Local Governments before superior courts and specialized tribunals. These include the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court for appellate and constitutional matters, the Human Rights Tribunal for complaints against Government entities, and the Industrial Court for employment-related disputes.
Meet Our Staff
Chepkurui Sisco
State Attorney
Mabonga Ronald
State Attorney
Tuhangane Wilbroad
State Attorney
Ochol Sahid Kiwanuka
State Attorney
Nabirye Gloria
State Attorney
Achieng Melissa
State Attorney
Our Vision
A nation that upholds the rule of law, good governance and due process for all.
Our Mandate
Provide legal advice and legal services to Government, its allied institutions and to the general public and to support the machinery that provides the legal framework for good governance.
Our Mission
To promote effective and efficient machinery capable of providing a legal framework for good governance and the delivery of legal advice and services to Government, its allied institutions, and the general public.
Our Services
Legal Advisory Services
Civil Litigation Services
Administrator General Services
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FAQ
What is the mandate of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in Uganda?
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA) is responsible for promoting the rule of law, constitutionalism, access to justice, and good governance in Uganda. The Ministry serves as the Government’s principal legal institution and provides legal support to Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and the public.
Its major functions include:
- Drafting laws and legal instruments
- Representing Government in court
- Providing legal advisory services
- Regulating the legal profession
- Administering estates of deceased persons
- Supporting constitutional affairs and human rights
- Coordinating justice sector reforms under the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS)
The Ministry headquarters is located at:
PLOT 98–102, Katalima Road, Naguru, Kampala
JLOS Towers
P.O. Box 7183 Kampala, Uganda.
What are the main directorates and departments under the Ministry?
The Ministry operates through several specialized directorates and departments, including:
a) Law Council
The Law Council regulates the legal profession in Uganda. Its responsibilities include:
- Licensing advocates/lawyers
- Accrediting legal education institutions
- Supervising legal aid service providers
- Enforcing professional ethics and discipline among advocates
b) Administrator General’s Office
The Administrator General’s Office handles:
- Administration of estates of deceased persons
- Guardianship matters
- Management of property for missing persons and minors
- Issuing certificates related to succession and inheritance matters
c) Directorate of Legal Advisory Services
This directorate:
- Provides legal opinions to Government institutions
- Reviews Government contracts and agreements
- Advises Ministries on constitutional and legal compliance
- Supports negotiations involving Government
d) Directorate of Civil Litigation
The Directorate of Civil Litigation:
- Represents Government in civil court cases
- Defends Government institutions in lawsuits
- Handles compensation claims involving Government
- Coordinates Government legal representation nationwide
e) First Parliamentary Counsel (FPC)
The Directorate of First Parliamentary Counsel is responsible for:
- Drafting Bills and Acts of Parliament
- Preparing statutory instruments and regulations
- Reviewing laws for consistency with the Constitution
- Supporting legislative reforms
What services does the Administrator General’s Office provide to the public?
The Administrator General’s Office provides succession and estate administration services such as:
- Letters of administration guidance
- Handling disputes related to inheritance
- Management of estates where no executor exists
- Protecting interests of children and vulnerable beneficiaries
- Supervision of estate administrators
Citizens commonly visit this office when a family member dies without leaving a will.
How does the Ministry regulate lawyers and legal education in Uganda?
The Law Council ensures professionalism and ethical conduct in the legal sector by:
- Issuing practicing certificates to advocates
- Registering legal apprentices
- Accrediting law schools and legal training institutions
- Investigating complaints against lawyers
- Disciplining advocates who violate professional standards
The Law Council also promotes access to legal aid services across Uganda.
What role does the Directorate of Civil Litigation play?
The Directorate of Civil Litigation protects Government interests in courts of law by:
- Representing Government Ministries and agencies in civil cases
- Managing compensation and liability claims
- Handling constitutional petitions involving Government
- Coordinating with external advocates where necessary
This directorate helps reduce financial loss to Government through effective legal defense and dispute management.
What is the work of the First Parliamentary Counsel?
The Directorate of First Parliamentary Counsel is the Government’s principal legislative drafting office.
Its key responsibilities include:
- Drafting Government Bills before presentation to Parliament
- Drafting statutory instruments and legal notices
- Reviewing old laws and proposing reforms
- Ensuring laws comply with the Constitution of Uganda
Examples of laws drafted through this office include amendments to taxation laws, land laws, and digital governance regulations.
Does the Ministry have regional offices outside Kampala?
Yes. The Ministry has several regional offices to improve access to justice and legal services across Uganda.
Regional offices are located in:
- Mbarara
- Mbale
- Moroto
- Iganga
- Hoima
- Kabale
- Fort Portal
- Lira
- Arua
- Soroti
- Masaka
- Gulu
These offices mainly support:
- Administrator General services
- Legal advisory support
- Registration and justice-related public services
- Community outreach and sensitization
The regional offices reduce the need for citizens to travel to Kampala for legal assistance.
How can citizens contact or access services from the Ministry?
Citizens can access Ministry services by:
- Visiting the headquarters at JLOS Towers in Naguru, Kampala
- Visiting regional offices nearest to them
- Writing through the official postal address:
P.O. Box 7183 Kampala - Accessing official Government communication channels and Ministry service desks
Common services sought by citizens include:
- Estate administration
- Verification of advocates
- Government legal documentation
- Constitutional and legal guidance
- Legal profession licensing inquiries
For official updates and services, visit
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Uganda