Eleven new court Registrars who were recruited after the recent judicial reshuffle yesterday took oath of office at the High Court in Nyamirambo.

Those sworn in include seven registrars to serve in the Grand Instance court and two for the Lower Instance. Two others for the Lower court missed the swearing-in ceremony.

Febronie Mukankusi, Zita Uwase, Grace Mukakimanuka, Elysee Byukusenge, Edgard Kanyabugabo, Rosine Dushimire and Chantal Kagimbangabo move to the Grand Instance.

Solange Mukanziga and Annociata Bamurange are the new Registrars tfor the lower court.. Jean Claude Baziruwiha and Marie Ayifayi missed the swearing-in.

The new Registrars were sworn-in by the president of the High Court, Johnston Busingye who urged them to maintain the objectives and ethics of the judiciary.

He pointed out that registrars could make or destroy a court since they are the ones who deal with the day-to-day business of the court.

Busingye advised the new recruits to use their posts for the greater image of justice and to always protect the court’s sovereignty.

"Court Registrars are the heart of the court, it is easy to know if the Registrar’s office is efficient or if it is performing poorly, said Busingye.

"The Registrar is supposed to know his role and authority in both the court and the entire society. Protect the image of the court, ensure good performance," said Busingye.

"The court’s clients are the people and it is them you are working for. Their taxes are our salaries, that is why you have to ensure that they appreciate your work," he continued.

He added: "You will be dealing with summons, appeals, judgements, court proceedings and timetables; therefore you have to ensure that your work is characterized by quality."

In an exclusive interview with The New Times, Busingye said that the duty of a Registrar was not simple, and that they are less talked about yet they do most of the court’s work.

Asked if the new recruits have undergone enough training, Busingye said: "some of them have been practicing while others are new in the system".

"I enjoy having new people in this business because it indicates that out there, there are people who have the passion of being part of us," Busingye said.

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