be the head of the High Court, and shall, in that capacity, assist the Chief Justice in the administration of the High Court and subordinate courts; and

perform such other functions as may be delegated or assigned to him or her by the Chief Justice.

Subject to the provisions of <span class="underline-gradient ref" data-tippy-content data-ref="133">Article 133</span> of this Constitution, the Principal Judge shall—

the office of Principal Judge is vacant; or

the Principal Judge is for any reason unable to perform the functions of his or her office,</br></br>
then, until a person has been appointed to and has assumed the functions of that office, or until the Principal Judge has resumed those functions, those functions shall be performed by a judge of the High Court designated by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice.

Article 141 outlines the role of the Principal Judge, who leads the High Court and supports the Chief Justice. It also explains what happens if the office becomes vacant or the Principal Judge is unable to serve.

Administrative functions of the Principal Judge

Administrative functions of the Chief Justice

Article 141 of the Constitution of Uganda : Administrative functions of the Principal Judge

The High Court of Uganda

141.Administrative functions of the Principal Judge