By KAMPALA; The family of embattled former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Kazinda, has appealed to the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to intervene in what they describe as an unreasonably delayed Supreme Court ruling that could determine his possible release from prison.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, family representative Peter Lubulwa said the prolonged delay has left the family distressed and uncertain about the future of the case.
Lubulwa confirmed that both the family and Kazinda himself have written to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, asking him to urgently intervene and ensure the matter is concluded before his upcoming retirement.
“We wrote to the Supreme Court, specifically to the Chief Justice, to intervene and see when this matter will be disposed of,” Lubulwa said. “Kazinda also wrote to the CJ so that this matter is concluded. Our concern is that if it is not disposed of before he retires, it may require a new panel and this will be the fifth time this case is being handled.”
The family fears that the retirement of the Chief Justice who presides over the panel responsible for the ruling could trigger yet another reconstitution of the bench, further complicating an already extended judicial process.
Lubulwa urged the Uganda Law Society to add its voice to their appeal, saying the matter has dragged on for too long.
“We request the Uganda Law Society to add their voice to ours so that this matter is finally disposed of,” he said.
Five Years Without a Ruling
In a letter dated September 29, 2025, the family expressed frustration that the Supreme Court has not delivered a ruling five years after the Attorney General lodged the appeal.
Kazinda argues that he continues to be incarcerated despite a 2020 Constitutional Court decision that nullified his trials and ordered his release a decision whose implementation was halted when the Attorney General secured an injunction from the Supreme Court.
The injunction has allowed the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to continue prosecuting Kazinda, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence at Luzira Prison on charges of illicit enrichment. His family maintains that these charges should not stand if the Supreme Court upholds the Constitutional Court decision.
A Mother’s Plea
Kazinda’s elderly mother, Nanfuka, expressed fear that she may die before seeing her son set free.
She told reporters that her advanced age makes it difficult to walk to Luzira Prison for visits and pleaded for a timely resolution.
ULS Takes Up the Petition
The Uganda Law Society has acknowledged receipt of the family’s petition and confirmed it is now following up on the matter.
