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March 25, 2026

New Vision

Bigirimana's study on employee attitude in Uganda's Civil Service

Pius Bigirimana, a long-serving civil servant and currently Permanent Secretary to the Judiciary, made the remarks while defending his doctoral study on "Attitude in Civil Service" at the Uganda Management Institute (UMI) recently

His research examined how employee attitudes influence the effectiveness, productivity and accountability of Uganda's civil service.

Bigirimana said the study was inspired by many years of experience in public service and the persistent challenges that continue to affect government programs despite several reforms aimed at improving efficiency.

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March 23, 2026

New Vision

Chief Justice launches PS Bigirimana's second intimacy book

Titled The Naked Truth, the book explores marriage beyond physical intimacy, showing that while sex is important, it is not enough to sustain a relationship.

In the book, Bigirimana highlights how factors such as work, finances, choices and personality differences shape the success of marriage.

 

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March 23, 2026

Daily Monitor

Bigirimana replaces traditional marriage mentors, says Chief Justice Zeija

 

Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has hailed Judiciary Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana for stepping into the role once played by traditional marriage mentors through his latest book aimed at guiding intending couples.

Speaking at the launch of "Naked Truth Part Two" in Kampala on Monday, Justice Zeija said the book fills a growing gap left by the decline of cultural structures where elders, such as sengas and kojjas prepared young people for marriage.

 

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May 30, 2026

Ankole Times

Judiciary Reforms Earn National Recognition for Transforming Justice Delivery in Uganda

According to Judiciary Permanent Secretary Dr. Pius Bigirimana, Alternative Dispute Resolution is one of the most effective tools in addressing delays in the justice system. The approach, which was championed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and strongly promoted by former Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, emphasizes mediation, reconciliation, plea bargaining, and restoration of harmony among disputing parties.

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April 28, 2026

Public Opinions

Dr Pius Bigirimana wins Responsible Investment Global Award as Uganda Judicial Reforms Champion-2026

Dr. Bigirimana’s contributions to Uganda are vast and multifaceted. Despite his high-ranking position, he remains a humble leader who is deeply committed to the growth of the next generation. His support for the initiatives of the NRM youths has provided young leaders with a roadmap for service, showing that true leadership is defined by results and accessibility. His career is a testament to what can be achieved when a public servant prioritizes the needs of the nation over personal gain.

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OCTOBER 14, 2025

Judiciary Uganda X Page

Performance Enhancement Tool Launch

The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, Dr. Pius Bigirimana, has announced the upcoming go-live event of the Performance Enhancement Tool (PET), a digital platform designed to transform the Judiciary’s performance evaluation process. The tool will be unveiled this Friday at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala and aims to improve efficiency, accountability, and transparency within the judicial system.

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September 20, 2025

Judiciary Insider Newsletter

PS Bigirimana discusses support to the Judiciary with IDLO, UNODC

In August, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary (PS/SJ), Dr. Pius Bigirimana, held high-level meetings with the Heads of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Uganda. The discussions were aimed at aligning development partner support with Judiciary priorities and enhancing accountability in program delivery.

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January 15, 2025

Judiciary Uganda X Page

Commercial Division court case census

Dr Bigirimana promised that new and modern court recording and transcription equipment would be provided to replace the outdated equipment currently in use. Additionally, he encouraged non-judicial staff to support judicial officers in their work.

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September 30, 2024

Judiciary Uganda

PS/SJ Bigirimana Scoops SEAJAA Chairperson Role

In an election for the new Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Administration Association (SEAJAA), leadership that was held earlier today at the Supreme Court, Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala, Dr. Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary, was elected as the new Chairperson of the Association.

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September 30, 2024

Watchdog Uganda

Uganda’s Judiciary Takes Center Stage as Dr. Pius Bigirimana is Elected SEAJAA Chairperson

In a significant milestone for Uganda’s judiciary, Dr Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary, has been elected as the Chairperson of the Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Administration Association (SEAJAA).

The election, held earlier today at the Supreme Court in Kampala, saw Dr Bigirimana rise to this prestigious role, replacing Tanzania’s Chief Court Administrator, Prof. Elisante Ole Gabriel.

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August 22, 2024

The Ug Post

Pius Bigirimana: A Public Servant with a Private Sector Mindset continues Judiciary Transformation with Contract Extension

In a world where public servants are often associated with bureaucratic inefficiency, Dr. Pius Bigirimana stands as a symbol of transformational leadership. He has not only modernised Uganda's public administration but has also injected a private sector mindset into the heart of government operations. Serving as the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary since 2019, Bigirimana's career is a testament to the power of innovation, discipline, and philanthropy in achieving national development goals.
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May 5, 2023

New Vision

Bigirimana appointed UAPAM vice president

The Judiciary's Permanent Secretary, Pius Bigirimana, has been elected Vice President of the Uganda Association of Public Administration Management (UAPAM)
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May 6, 2023

Chimp Reports

Dr Pius Bigirimana Honoured with “Order of the Source of the Nile Class One Medal”

Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Judiciary is the only civil servant in Uganda to be recognized with the “Distinguished Order of the Source of the Nile Class One” an accolade he received on May 1, as the nation celebrated Labour Day in Namutumba District.
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September 10, 2023

New Vision

PS Bigirimana, wife celebrate silver jubilee in holy matrimony

The Judiciary Permanent Secretary, Pius Bigirimana and his wife Elizabeth Bigirimana, Saturday celebrated 25 years of holy matrimony at Christ the King Parish in Kampala
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July 26, 2020

Daily Monitor

Museveni launches two books authored by PS Bigirimana

Faced by three contradicting life-happenings, Pius Bigirimana, the Secretary to the Judiciary, decided to write books to that effect.
One of the books titled: "Abundance Mentality", a second edition was to that effect, launched on Friday by President Museveni at State House Entebbe.
At the same function, another book title: "Corona Lockdown Chronicles" also authored by Mr. Bigirimana, was launched. The three contradicting life events that changed Mr. Bigirimana's life are; when he along with the late former Prime Minister Apollo Nsibambi were involved in a helicopter crash in Bugiri in March 2010 shortly after graduating with a second graduate degree, a master of business administration (MBA).
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May 22, 2020

Judiciary Uganda

Dr Pius Bigirimana Honoured with “Order of the Source of the Nile Class One Medal”

President Yoweri Museveni has renewed, for another three years, the contract of Mr. Pius Bigirimana as Permanent Secretary. Bigirimana is currently the PS/Secretary to the Judiciary.

The new contract is effective May 2020, following the expiry of his last contract at the end of April. The President also renewed for three years the contracts of three other Permanent Secretaries: Dorcas W. Okalany (Ministry of Lands), Rosette Byengoma (Ministry of Defence) and David O.O. Obong (Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation).

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September 16, 2019

Daily Monitor

Judiciary unveils Shs9b digital system to track cases

The Judiciary yesterday unveiled a Shs9b digital system to auto-track all case files during the trial and update relevant players on the progress of the cases

Mr. Pius Bigirimana, the Judiciary's Permanent Secretary, said the new system dubbed; the 'Electronic Court Case Management Information System' (EMCMIS) will track the progress of all aspects of a case from the initial filing through disposition and appeal.

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July 28, 2019

Daily Monitor

Bigirimana to study mess in the Judiciary

The outgoing Ministry of Gender and Social Development Permanent Secretary, Mr. Pius Bigirimana, has said he will start his duties at the Judiciary today by studying the problems it is facing. Addressing journalists during the handover of his office yesterday, Mr. Bigirimana said he is leaving the ministry in a better position than he found, adbising his successesor, Mr James Ebitu, who will be acting to pursue projects he has not concluded.

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March 24, 2019

Daily Monitor

Uganda on course over women empowerment, PS Bigirimana tells UN

The Uganda government is on truck in implementing global efforts towards empowerment of women, Mr. Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has assured the United Nations.

Mr. Bigiriamana was speaking during the final sessions of the 63rd conference of UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW63) in New Your on Sunday.

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September 10, 2018

Daily Monitor

Ugandan girls sold as slaves in Oman - PS Bigirimana

In a telephone interview yesterday, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Permanent Secretary, Mr Pius Bigirimana, confirmed that they have heard stories of Ugandans being illegally trafficked and sold in Oman to work as slaves and they are investigating the matter.

"You heard about it, I habe also heard about it and we are investigating," he said.

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April 28, 2017

Daily Monitor

Uganda elected to Labour body council

The governing body, the executive council of the ILO, determines ILO policy, including the program and budget.

Mr. Bigirimana described the election as a privileged opportunity for Uganda to sit on the world's top-most roundtable on labour issues. "Uganda will now be at the center of influencing the smooth working relationship within member countries, but also focus on getting support in terms of training of our people in labour related fields, attract technical support, without forgetting to mobilise financial resources where necessary". Mr. Bigirimana said.

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April 3, 2016

Daily Monitor

Bigirimana lauds First Lady in two new books

After surviving a scandal in 2013 following a high profile corruption scandal that took place in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the Gender ministry permanent secretary, Mr. Pius Bigirimana wrote a book: Corruption; A tale of Wolves in Sheep's Clothing. President Museveni wrote the forward to the book before he launched it in September 2014.

One mas was at the center of the OPM scandal -  Mr. Bigirimana, the accounting officer at the OPM then. Parliament, after a probe, wanted Mr. Bigirimana sacked but President Museveni insisted that he was a whistle blower.

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December 15, 2015

Daily Monitor

Bigirimana joins social media, vows to interest youth in government programmes

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development he said is geared towards effective communication and service delivery to the youth.

Speaking to the Dailed Monitor on Tuesday, Mr Bigirimana said tha he was convinced that joining social media is the best way to get in touch with the youth.

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August 18, 2014

Daily Monitor

Bigirimana’s Launches corruption book: Angers legislators

President Yoweri Museveni started his speech at the launch of the book, Corruption; A Tale of Two Wolves in Sheep's Clothing authored by Gender Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, with some colourful language.

"Bigirimana has some Musevenism in him", he said. Mr. Museveni then digressed to the analogy of how Jesus was tried by a spineless Roman leader, Pontius Pilate, after he informed the crowd that Jesus was innocent.

"Pilate yielded to pressure and based his cowardly decision on false accusations, surrendered Jesus for crucifixion." The President then said he is not a cowardly leader and the he could not sacrifice a whistleblower.

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January 24, 2014

Daily Monitor

Museveni praises Bigirimana on youth project

President Yoweri Museveni has launched the national youth livelihood programme with a heap of praises for Mr. Pius Bigirimana, the former permamnent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), for disproving his critics.

While launching the programme on Friday, Mr. Museveni said he stood by Mr Bigirimana during the OPM saga because he looked at his (Bigirimana's) heart and found no reason why civil society organisations and Members of Parliament wanted him "killed".

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March 3, 2013

Daily Monitor

Bigirimana to monitor ministries

President Yoweri Museveni has tasked the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister to make a critical analysis of all the ministries and government agencies, despite demands by Acholi MPs that he be relieved of his duties.

Mr. Pius Bigirimana, who is also the chairperson of government's technical coordination and implementation committee, was responsible for monitoring and evaluating government offices.

However with the President's pronouncement at the closure of last week's Cabinet retreat, the PS gets more duties of improving the monitoring and evaluation scales, fine tuning all indicators to have them translate into evident development

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Corruption Expose

April 14, 2021

Daily Monitor

Judiciary unveils uniform to fight corruption in courts of law

The Judiciary has unveiled uniforms to be donned by all support staff as one of the key strategies aimed at curbing corruption clogged within the justice dispensing system.

This, according to the Permanent Secretary of the Judiciary, Mr. Pius Bigirimana, indicates that there's a deeper commitment by the Judiciary to fight the vice.

"It takes a lot of initiative to fight corruption and this is one for the many measures we have as the judiciary on fighting the corruption . We are going to practice what we are preaching. So whoever is found doing so will be dealt with mercilessly", Mr. Bigirimana said

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August 14, 2020

Daily Monitor

Three arrested as police intercepts Shs1.6b scam

Police have arrested three people in an ongoing police invesstetigation into court officials who allowed payment of more than Shs1.6 billion through a debt recovery firm.

The money in question was meant to pay unidentified 2,006 claimants, and police interncepted forged documents used to access the payments.

The tri was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department(CID) following a complaint by the Permanent Secretary to the Judiciary, Mr Pius Bigirimana.

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February 12, 2017

Daily Monitor

Youth face arrest over YLP funds

Community development officers in Mpigi District have resolved to arrent all youth who have failed to repay funds under the Youth Livelihood Programme (YPL).

The decision was reached after the office of the Chief Administrative Officer received a letter from Mr. Pius Bigirimana, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development. "Management has taken an administrative decision to the effect that any district or municipality, whose repayment rate for the YLP revolving funds falls below 50 per cent of the amount due, will not receive further funding", Mr. Bigirimana's letter of January 27 reads in part

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June 14, 2015

Daily Monitor

Kazinda withdraws case against Bigirimana

Jailed former principal accountant in the Office of the Prim Minister (OPM) Geoffrey Kazinda has voluntarily withdrawn a defamation lawsuit that he had instituted against his former boss Pius Bigirimana and now the current permanent secretary, ministry of Gender.

Last year, Kazinda sued Mr. Bigirimana, accusing him of defaming him in his book on corruption titled: A Tale of Two Wolves in Sheep's Clothing, My Experience in Fighting Corruption in Uganda's Public Service.

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August 13, 2014

Daily Monitor

OPM scam: Museveni explains why he stood by Bigirimana

President Museveni yesterday launched a new book: "Corruption; A Tale of Wolves in Sheep's Clothing", by Gender permanent secretary Pius Bigirimana and used the occasion to explain why he backed him when MPs accused him of having a hand in the loss of donor find in the Office of the Prime Minister.

The President said he stood by Mr Bigirimana after he read the entire report of the Auditor General and found no incriminating evidence linking him to the OPM scam.  

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June 2, 2013

Daily Monitor

Bigirimana writes a book on OPM

The outgoing Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Mr. Pius Bigirimana, on Friday gave an emotional farewell speech to staff and revealed that he is writing a book about the infamous scam in the office. 

According to the OPM employees who attended the closed-door meeting in Kampala, Mr. Bigirimana said he learnt a lot from the OPM saga and the he intents to write a book to shed light on the high-tech and syndicated corruption and fraud in government departments. He said the book would contain proposals on how to 'decisively' deal with loopholes used by crooked civil servants who siphoned public funds.

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February 17, 2013

The Independent

Fighting corruption in Uganda

Two scandals were exposed in Uganda simultaneously as 2012 came to an end; one in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the other in the Ministry of Public Service.  Since then, public anger and debate in the press has focused on the theft in OPM with calls for the resignation of the Permanent Secretary (PS), Pius Bigirimana.

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July 6, 2013

Daily Monitor

How OPM corruption scandal got the hunter being hunted

When the CIID chief, Ms Grace Akullo, last year started investigations into the financial misappropriation in the Office of the Prime Minister, she was determined to bring the culprits to book; she set out her dogs. They went on a good mission. But the Sunday Monitor's Chris Obore, in this analysis, looks at how the investigations boss could have failed to read the interests of her bosses and pressed a self-destruct button.

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November 11, 2012

Research gate

Corruption in Uganda; War of the Bourgeoisie against the Poor: Case Study of Financial Malfeasance in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)

This study zeros down to the most current scandal within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) of Uganda, basically because it is one of the corruption scandals that attracted much public attention and media at both national and international level. More so it has affected the population through budgeting in that taxes on certain commodities had to be raised due to cut of donor funding. Therefore, the study will look at; Understanding the Concept of Corruption according to the Laws of Uganda, background to the OPM corruption scandal, Forms of Corruption Involved, parties Responsible and or involved in the scandal, analysis of OPM Report by OAG recommendation, prosecution of Suspects and the author's Analysis of Uganda's corruption, recommendations and the conclusion.

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By Author, Dr. Pius Bigirimana

Abundance Mentality

This is the story of how a barefooted boy, from the beautiful but remote Ugandan countryside of Kisoro district beneath the Virunga Mountains, grew up to become the permanent secretary.

More than 60 years of adversity, adventure and hope are compressed in a few hundred pages to bring to life the belief that an attitude that a glass is half-full (rather than half empty) goes a long way to attracting positive things in a person's life.

Pius Bigirimana disentangles Uganda's past and weaves the tale of his family through the difficulties of the times the nation has been through to emphasise the need for a positive attitude, piety and hard work. Abundance Mentality is a testimony that beauty and success are forged using the tools of adversity and, sometimes, failure. One must show a willingness to continually adjust to changing circumstances and detect new opportunities and possibilities.

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