Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has hailed Girl Justice Sarah Langa Siu for her unwavering dedication, integrity, and prominent contribution to Ugandan’s judiciary.
This became at a Thanksgiving ceremony held in honor of Justice Langa at her dwelling in Kabosa Village, Kwapa Sub-county, Tororo District on Saturday.
Presiding as chief visitor on the ceremony, Justice Owiny-Dollo praised Justice Langa who is for the time being the pinnacle of the Wakiso High Court Circuit, for her transformative impact on the judiciary and entreated female judicial officers to emulate her.
“Rapidly we shall admire a female Chief Justice. My sisters within the judiciary work with dedication and distinction,” talked about Owiny-Dollo.
The match, which drew leaders from the judiciary, govt, and legislature, to boot to cultural leaders, family, and pals from across the nation, became a celebration of Justice Langa’s illustrious profession and carrier to the nation to boot to a celebration of her most modern appointment as a make a selection of the High Court in March 2025.
Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija described Justice Langa as a “hardworking lady” who constantly excels below stress. He lauded her time as Chief Registrar, where she successfully managed tense workloads whereas motivating those around her.
Deputy Chief Justice Emeritus Richard Buteera emphasized the importance of family upbringing in shaping leaders love Langa.
“We shall know them by their fruits, and here you would possibly perhaps well per chance perhaps additionally very properly be,” he remarked, praising her family’s stable values.
Justice Jamson Karemani, co-chair of the organizing committee, acknowledged that appointments are divine and thanked Justice Langa for trusting the committee with the occasion. He also thanked attendees for making the match memorable.
Her brother, Eng. Stephen Langa, shared recollections of their dumb mother, who, even supposing uneducated, prioritized education for her formative years. He described Justice Langa as “an professional version” of their mother, whose religion and resilience laid the muse for her success.
The acting chief registrar, Pamella Lamunu Ocaya, praised Langa’s exemplary leadership of the Decrease Bench and affirmed persevered prayers and toughen from the judicial fraternity.
“You earned the glory of your pals and the arrogance of your superiors, including the appointing authority,” she worthy.
James Ereemye Jumire Mawanda, Judiciary PRO, representing registrars, expressed gratitude for her mentorship and commitment.
Magistrates also paid tribute, with HW Nabende describing her as “a mother and a chum.” As a token of appreciation, Chief Magistrates supplied two cows, whereas grade one magistrates donated 30 goats.
Daphne Ayebare, a Grade I Magistrate and Vice President of the Uganda Judicial Officers Affiliation, counseled Langa’s non-public touch in incandescent each Justice of the Peace and their stations. “You disciplined us with kindness. You mentored us properly. We’re in actuality blessed to admire you ever,” she talked about.
Cultural leaders also honored Justice Langa’s achievements. The Kwar Adhola, Moses Owor, talked about she has made the Japadhola community proud, being handiest the 2nd particular person from Padhola to reach such judicial heights.
Justice Isaac Bonny Teko, representing “Staff 21” (her cohort of judges), described her as non secular, shining, and a decent mentor who warmly welcomed current judicial officers. “She became the predominant female High Court Mediate from Tororo. We survey her going even larger,” he talked about.
Her daughter, Natasha, described her as “a megastar and a lady of excellence,” thanking her for her influence and strength as a mother and feature mannequin.
Justice Langa, accompanied by her husband, Dr. Godfrey Siu thanked the Chief Justice, referring to him as “a father” for his leadership and mentorship. She expressed gratitude to the judiciary’s high management for entrusting her with duties and encouraged judicial officers to remain committed and hardworking.
She also thanked her husband, Dr. Siu, for his unwavering toughen, and her formative years for his or her patience and working out all over her tense profession.
Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, properly-known Justice Langa because the predominant female Chief Registrar from the bigger Tororo space, calling her elevation a provide of regional pleasure.
The Thanksgiving celebration became marked by prayers, praise and adore, song, and testimonies of Justice Langa’s impact both on and off the bench. Though funded entirely by her pals, the match underscored her stature as a judicial chief, community unifier, mentor, and devoted family lady.
All the draw through the day, the tributes painted an image of a lady whose profession is defined by integrity, humility, mentorship, and a deep commitment to justice—a legacy that continues to encourage interior Uganda’s judiciary and beyond.
The Paramount Chief of the Iteso, Paul Sande Emolot, talked about Justice Langa had expanded the visibility of the Judiciary in rural areas love Kwapa. He praised her for supporting different dispute decision (ADR) mechanisms that admire decreased case delays and improved catch entry to to justice. He also thanked the Chief Justice for operationalizing High Court circuits in Kumi and Pallisa, which attend the Iteso and surrounding communities.
Chief Magistrate Moses Nabende, talking on behalf of his colleagues, talked about Langa supplied now not only leadership however proper care and guidance. “She gave us a mother and a chum,” he talked about.
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