President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), replacing Justice Jane Frances Abodo who was recently appointed Principal judge.
The appointment was confirmed by the Senior Press Secretary to the President, Sandor Walusimbi.
Anguzu, who is at the rank of assistant DPP has served the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for several years .
He has also headed the International Crimes Department but has also prosecuted several high profile cases including the Joan Kagezi murder trial, murder of sheikhs, Besigye treason case, Gen Katumba Wamala assasination attempt, Maj Kiggundu murder and Lugogo 2010 bombings case.
His name has now been forwarded to the Parliament Appointments committee for vetting before assuming his new role.
The immediate former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was Jane Frances Abodo, who was appointed Principal Judge in August 2025.
She has been succeeded by Lino Anguzu who was appointed as the new DPP on October 28, 2025, after serving as an Assistant DPP
Anguzu has been serving as Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (ADPP) and Head of the International Crimes Department at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Over the years, he has handled several high-profile cases, particularly those related to terrorism, treason, and other serious transnational crimes.
Renowned for his professionalism and deep understanding of criminal law, Anguzu has also lectured on complex legal topics and frequently represented the prosecution in both local and international forums.
According to reliable sources, President Museveni has already forwarded Mr. Anguzu’s name to Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting and approval, paving the way for his formal assumption of office once confirmed.
Mr. Anguzu’s appointment marks a new chapter in Uganda’s prosecutorial leadership, coming at a time when the ODPP continues to strengthen its mandate to deliver justice, uphold the rule of law, and ensure accountability in the criminal justice system.
