KISORO-The Kabale High Court Resident Judge, Justice Emokor Samuel is set to handle a total of 43 capital criminal cases at Kisoro Chief Magistrate Court n the 5th of June this year.
The development was confirmed by Kisoro Chief Magistrate, his worshiper Komakech Kenneth.
According to Komakech, a precession meeting with stakeholders like DPP, prisons, police, lawyers, and court assessors among others was held on Friday last week and each party was found to be ready.
His worship Komakech noted that all 43 cases from Kisoro district including murder, aggravated robbery, rape, and defilement among others will be heard.
He also revealed that this will be the first ever High Court session to be held in Kisoro.
The session was requested by Kisoro district LCV chairman, Abel Bizimana and the Resident state attorney, Ainomugisha Christopher on 18th March this year when the Resident Judge of Kabale High Court, Justice Emokor Samuel had paid a courtesy visit to Kisoro district.
Justice Emokor said in March that this criminal session will help people to see justice being done and prevent wrongdoers.
According to his Worship Komakech, 80% to 90% of Criminal cases in the Kabale high court circuit originate from Kisoro district.
He noted that only 43 cases have been selected from very many because the session will have limited time.
