The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA) has officially opened its Kabale Regional Office, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to decentralize justice services and bring them closer to the people.
Located at Plot 25, Jackson Road, Makanga in Kabale Municipality, the new office will serve the Kigezi Region, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances to access legal services. Previously, clients from the region depended on the Mbarara Regional Office.
The Kabale Regional Office will provide a full range of services, including legal advisory services, civil litigation, legislative support, management of succession matters, public trustee services, and regulation of legal practice and education. The move is expected to improve access to justice, promote timely resolution of disputes, and support social and economic development in the region.
The launch forms part of the Ministry’s Strategic Plan 2025–2030, which prioritizes expanding service delivery through regionalization. The Chief Justice, who presided over the commissioning, noted that the new regional hub will help address longstanding challenges such as distance and bureaucracy, while enhancing efficiency in legal service delivery.
The presence of the Attorney General’s Chambers in Kabale is expected to facilitate prompt filing of pleadings, ensure consistent representation of government in court, and promote the early resolution of disputes involving the State, and protecting the interests of tax payers.
The Kabale office becomes the eighth regional office, building on the Ministry’s existing presence in Gulu, Soroti, Mbale, Arua, Mbarara, Fort Portal, and Moroto. It is also the first of five new offices being rolled out, alongside Hoima, Masaka, Iganga, and Lira, in line with the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening access to justice nationwide.