The Judiciary management has with immediate effect, withdrawn a van that the Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA) has been using to run its activities over the years.

According to a letter written by Ms Maureen Kasande from the office of the permanent secretary, the allocation of the van number UG 0518 J to UJOA, contravenes the treasury accounting instructions.

To that effect, the van has been withdrawn and instead allocated to the support staff attached to Anti-Corruption Court, International Crimes Division and the Court of Appeal for drop offs since they are located far from public transport means.

“The above motor vehicle was procured with Judiciary funds and allocated to UJOA for its use. However, as you are aware, UJOA is not an entity of the Judiciary and this allocation contravenes treasury accounting instructions,” reads in part the November 29 letter to UJOA President, Mr Godfrey Kawesa.

“In addition, the Judiciary currently has limited fleet and during the permanent secretary to Judiciary’s inspection of courts, a request was made to provide transport to staff of Anti-Corruption, International Crimes Divisions and Court of Appeal since they are located far from public transport drop offs. The purpose of this letter is to inform you that management has decided to use this vehicle for this purpose and to request you to hand over this vehicle,” the letter further reads.