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The Principal Judge Hon Justice Doctor Flavian Zeija has attributed the rising number of young inmates to parents failure to mind their Children.
He was on Monday presiding over the launch of the Rukungiri High Court at the Court premises in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality.
Rukungiri High Court is one of the 6 newly created high court circuits that include Luwero, Morroto, Tororo, Iganga and Hoima operationalized on 18th September 2022 to bring justice closer to the people of Rukungiri and Kanungu Districts.
Flavian Zeija reiterated that the majority of the inmates are between the age of 18-25 years due to the proliferation of bars, pool tables, betting, and redundancy that are a fertile ground for crimes
The Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner Steven Nsubuga Bewayo applauded government efforts towards bringing justice near
The Rukungiri Resident Judge Tom Chemutai vowed to fight corruption and committed himself to handling the existing cases.
The Rukungiri LCV chairperson Kyomukama Geoffrey called for emphasis on land disputes that are rampant as a result of the shortage of land in the districts of Rukungiri and Kanungu.
The Mayor Rukungiri Municipal Council His worship Charles Makuru expressed gratitude saying that the high court will beautify the town
