Kampala — Justice James Ogoola's poetry book has been launched. The Songs of Paradise: A Harvest of Poetry and Verse was launched on Friday at Serena Kampala Hotel.

It contains 52 poems and explores themes of humanity, love, justice, and governance. "Songs of paradise is a journey of life. The life of a man with a lot of experience," Dr John Kalema, a former lecturer at Makerere University and a friend of Justice Ogoola, said at the launch. Justice Ogoola is the Principle Judge of Uganda and a Judge on both the COMESA and the East African Courts of Justice.

Prime Minister Prof. Apolo Nsibambi, who was the chief guest, complimented Justice Ogoola on his versatility and contribution to the reading culture of Uganda. "Many Ugandans suffer from a poor reading culture," he said, adding; "I am delighted to note that Justice Ogoola who is a distinguished old Budonian, is enhancing the reading culture."

Justice Ogoola also addressed the question of poor African readership saying: "We don't live to read. But we read to live."