KAMPALA, Uganda — A Ugandan litigant has leveled explosive accusations of judicial misconduct and blatant bias against Magistrate Roger Rwingabo, prompting an urgent complaint to the Inspector of Courts. The complainant fears her fundamental rights are being “blatantly disregarded” in a case that could cost her freedom and financial stability.
Yvette Ayebare Mudoola, involved in case MEN-00-CV-TA-0382-2024 (Earth Rich Company Limited vs. Yvette Ayebare Mudoola), sent a scathing letter to the Inspector of Courts on May 20, 2025. She claims Magistrate Rwingabo’s actions show “clear favoritism” toward Earth Rich & Co. Ltd., creating an environment where “due process is actively being compromised.”
Mudoola’s detailed complaint outlines several “grave concerns” that demand immediate intervention. She alleges the magistrate repeatedly allowed Earth Rich & Co. Ltd. to proceed with hearings ex parte — without the defendants present. Mudoola claims the company served wrong addresses or even submitted forged evidence of service, which Rwingabo “blindly entertained.”
She states that “questionable arrest warrants” have been issued, seemingly designed to coerce and intimidate borrowers while protecting the money lender’s interests. Mudoola also accuses the magistrate of failing to properly scrutinize Earth Rich & Co. Ltd., enabling a “troubling pattern of unchecked manipulation and exploitation” through the courts.
Perhaps most alarming, Mudoola alleges that court documents bearing Rwingabo’s signature have surfaced that were never officially registered in the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECMIS), raising serious questions about the integrity and transparency of court records. She points to Rwingabo’s alleged actions demonstrating explicit bias, including claims he came out of leave specifically to preside over cases in the company’s interest.
Mudoola is demanding swift and decisive action from the Inspector of Courts. She insists Magistrate Rwingabo must recuse himself immediately from her case to restore fairness. Additionally, she calls for a comprehensive review of her and all other cases involving Earth Rich & Co. Ltd. before Rwingabo, to uncover the full extent of alleged irregularities and bias. An urgent investigation into the unauthorized and unrecorded court documents is also part of her plea.
“The judiciary’s primary duty is to uphold justice, not enable abuse of legal processes for personal or institutional gain,” Mudoola stated, urging the office to step in “before any further harm is done to me and other innocent Ugandans.”
