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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u201cSoon we shall have a female Chief Justice. My sisters in the judiciary work with dedication and distinction,\u201d said Owiny-Dollo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event, which drew leaders from the judiciary, executive, and legislature, as well as cultural leaders, family, and friends from across the country, was a celebration of Justice Langa\u2019s distinguished career and service to the nation as well as a celebration of her recent appointment as a judge of the High Court in March 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija described Justice Langa as a \u201chardworking woman\u201d who consistently excels under pressure. He lauded her time as Chief Registrar, where she effectively managed demanding workloads while motivating those around her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deputy Chief Justice Emeritus Richard Buteera emphasized the importance of family upbringing in shaping leaders like Langa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe shall know them by their fruits, and here you are,\u201d he remarked, praising her family\u2019s strong values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 event memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her brother, Eng. Stephen Langa, shared memories of their late mother, who, though uneducated, prioritized education for her children. He described Justice Langa as \u201can educated version\u201d of their mother, whose faith and resilience laid the foundation for her success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The acting chief registrar, Pamella Lamunu Ocaya, praised Langa\u2019s exemplary leadership of the Lower Bench and affirmed continued prayers and support from the judicial fraternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou earned the respect of your peers and the confidence of your superiors, including the appointing authority,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n James Ereemye Jumire Mawanda, Judiciary PRO, representing registrars, expressed gratitude for her mentorship and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Magistrates also paid tribute, with HW Nabende describing her as \u201ca mother and a friend.\u201d As a token of appreciation, Chief Magistrates presented two cows, while grade one magistrates donated 30 goats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daphne Ayebare, a Grade I Magistrate and Vice President of the Uganda Judicial Officers Association, commended Langa\u2019s personal touch in knowing each magistrate and their stations. \u201cYou disciplined us with kindness. You mentored us well. We are truly blessed to have you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cultural leaders also honored Justice Langa\u2019s achievements. The Kwar Adhola, Moses Owor, said she has made the Japadhola community proud, being only the second person from Padhola to reach such judicial heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Justice Isaac Bonny Teko, representing \u201cTeam 21\u201d (her cohort of judges), described her as spiritual, intelligent, and a reliable mentor who warmly welcomed new judicial officers. \u201cShe was the first female High Court Judge from Tororo. We see her going even higher,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her daughter, Natasha, described her as \u201ca star and a woman of excellence,\u201d thanking her for her influence and strength as a mother and role model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Justice Langa, accompanied by her husband, Dr. Godfrey Siu thanked the Chief Justice, referring to him as \u201ca father\u201d for his leadership and mentorship. She expressed gratitude to the judiciary\u2019s top management for entrusting her with responsibilities and encouraged judicial officers to remain committed and hardworking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She also thanked her husband, Dr. Siu, for his unwavering support, and her children for their patience and understanding throughout her demanding career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth, celebrated Justice Langa as the first female Chief Registrar from the greater Tororo region, calling her elevation a source of regional pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Thanksgiving celebration was marked by prayers, praise and worship, music, and testimonies of Justice Langa\u2019s impact both on and off the bench. Though funded entirely by her friends, the event underscored her stature as a judicial leader, community unifier, mentor, and devoted family woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout the day, the tributes painted a picture of a woman whose career is defined by integrity, humility, mentorship, and a deep commitment to justice\u2014a legacy that continues to inspire within Uganda\u2019s judiciary and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Paramount Chief of the Iteso, Paul Sande Emolot, said Justice Langa had expanded the visibility of the Judiciary in rural areas like Kwapa. He praised her for supporting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms that have reduced case delays and improved access to justice. He also thanked the Chief Justice for operationalizing High Court circuits in Kumi and Pallisa, which benefit the Iteso and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chief Magistrate Moses Nabende, speaking on behalf of his colleagues, said Langa offered not just leadership but genuine care and guidance. \u201cShe gave us a mother and a friend,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has hailed Lady Justice Sarah Langa Siu for her unwavering dedication, integrity, and outstanding contribution<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Siu-langa-function.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":9701,"url":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/11-new-high-court-judges-sworn-at-function-presided-over-by-president-museveni\/","url_meta":{"origin":14729,"position":0},"title":"11 New High Court Judges Sworn At Function Presided Over By President Museveni","author":"UgandaUpdate","date":"August 18, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Eleven new High Court Judges have been sworn at a function presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe. \"This is a very good opportunity for you, the future is in front of you, don\u2019t be tempted by any shortcuts because I have been watching people from\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Justice"","block_context":{"text":"Justice","link":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/category\/justice\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot_20230817_224707_Gallery.jpg","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot_20230817_224707_Gallery.jpg 1x, https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot_20230817_224707_Gallery.jpg 1.5x, https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot_20230817_224707_Gallery.jpg 2x, https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot_20230817_224707_Gallery.jpg 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":11608,"url":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/chief-justice-owiny-dollo-minister-mao-graduate-as-museveni-champions-alternative-dispute-resolution\/","url_meta":{"origin":14729,"position":1},"title":"Chief Justice Owiny Dollo, Minister Mao Graduate As Museveni Champions Alternative Dispute Resolution","author":"UgandaUpdate","date":"March 5, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has thanked Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo Chigamoy for championing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in settling legal disputes and reduce case backlog within Uganda's judicial system . 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