Uganda Case Law

In the matter of an application by Raymond K. Otika (a member and director of ODU Group Limited) (Company Cause No. 6 of 2025)

In the matter of an application by Raymond K. Otika (a member and director of ODU Group Limited) (Company Cause No. 6 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 87 (30 June 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Company Cause No. 6 of 2025

Judge

Simon Peter M. Kinobe, J

The High Court granted a sole surviving member leave to hold and conduct an EGM of Odu Group Ltd despite the quorum requirement, after two other shareholders had died.

• Company Meetings
• Quorum Requirements
• Appointment Of Directors
• Shareholder Death
• Court Orders For Meetings
• Company-meetings

Mugisha Moses Mugyenyi v Rev. Can Gantunu Nyarino

Mugisha Moses Mugyenyi v Rev. Can Gantunu Nyarino (Civil Revision 31 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 463 (30 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Revision 31 of 2024

Judge

Allan Nshimye, J

The High Court found that the LCII court had jurisdiction to hear matters of trespass, including disputes over removal of boundary marker plants, as provided under Section 9 and Schedule 2 of the Local Council Courts Act. The Chief Magistrate acted within the law in granting execution of the LCII court's judgment, which related to trespass and not to the title of land. The applicant's contention that the LCII court lacked jurisdiction was unfounded, as the dispute did not concern the title to land but rather a trespass claim. The application for revision was therefore dismissed, as there was…

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• Revision Jurisdiction
• Magistrates Court Powers
• Local Council Courts
• Trespass To Land

Nzabona Paul v Nagasha Miriam

Nzabona Paul v Nagasha Miriam (Civil Appeal No. 5 of 2019) [2025] UGHCLD 116 (30 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 5 of 2019

Judge

Nassuna Matovu, J

The High Court upheld a judgment finding that a tenant was unlawfully evicted without a court order, and dismissed the landlord’s appeal with costs.

• Landlord Tenant Disputes
• Unlawful Eviction
• Damages Assessment
• Counterclaim Procedure
• Unlawful-eviction
• Landlord-tenant-disputes

Babirye Annet (Applicant) – In the Matter of the Estate of Kironde Mark Park (A Person of Unsound Mind)

Babirye Annet (Applicant) – In the Matter of the Estate of Kironde Mark Park (A Person of Unsound Mind) (Miscellaneous Cause No. 2 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 460 (30 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 2 of 2025

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The High Court at Mpigi declared Kironde Mark Park incapable of managing his affairs and appointed Babirye Annet as manager of his estate.

• Mental Capacity
• Guardianship
• Appointment Of Manager
• Unsound Mind Declaration
• Mental-capacity
• Estate-management

Twed Property Development Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Application 13 of 2025)

Twed Property Development Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Application 13 of 2025) [2025] UGPPDPAAT 17 (30 June 2025)

Court

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Appeals Tribunal

Case number

Application 13 of 2025

Judges

Nerima, Panel Member, Nuwagira, Kalumba, Kyarisiima, Kayemba, Cyrus Titus Aomu, Penal Member

The Tribunal set aside a procurement award to Speke Hotel (1996) Ltd, holding that mandatory post-qualification was omitted and the process had to be re-evaluated.

• Public Procurement
• Bid Evaluation
• Contract Award
• Administrative Review
• Post Qualification
• Remedies

Ssebalamu Moses and Another v Mavuuma Moses and Others

Ssebalamu Moses and Another v Mavuuma Moses and Others (Civil Suit 73 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 467 (28 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 73 of 2023

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The High Court struck out a family succession suit for non-compliance with mandatory caveat requirements, but ordered each party to bear its own costs.

• Succession Act Compliance
• Letters Of Administration
• Family Estate Disputes
• Costs Award
• Will Validity
• Succession-law

Andrew Kananura v Sheila Taratibu (Divorce Cause 62 of 2024)

Andrew Kananura v Sheila Taratibu (Divorce Cause 62 of 2024) [2025] UGHCFD 53 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Divorce Cause 62 of 2024

Judge

Keitirima, J

The court determined that the paramount consideration in custody matters is the welfare and best interests of the children, as mandated by the Children Act and constitutional provisions. Both parents have equal rights and responsibilities, and there was insufficient evidence to establish that the petitioner posed a risk of harm or abuse to the children. The evidence showed that both parents have historically provided for the children and that animosity between them should not preclude joint parenting. Sole custody is reserved for exceptional cases involving proven abuse, which was not establi…

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• Child Custody
• Parental Responsibility
• Child Welfare
• Visitation Rights

Moses Nuwa Senkyonyo and Another v Sarah Nakato and Others

Moses Nuwa Senkyonyo and Another v Sarah Nakato and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 3968 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 35 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 3968 of 2025

Judge

Busingye, J

The court found that the letters of administration for the estate of the late Zekiya Sempa expired by operation of law on 31st May 2025, pursuant to Section 337(2) of the Succession Act. The applicants' delay in filing the inventory and final account was attributed to land disputes, which have since been resolved. The court held that sufficient cause was demonstrated for the extension of time and renewal of the letters of administration. However, since the estate property is located in Luwero and the Luwero High Court is now operational, the application for renewal and for leave to file the i…

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• Letters Of Administration
• Extension Of Time
• Estate Administration
• Inventory Filing
• Succession Act Compliance

Nduho Mugyenyi v Moses Matsiko (Misc. Application No. 613 of 2025)

Nduho Mugyenyi v Moses Matsiko (Misc. Application No. 613 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 193 (27 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 613 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court granted unconditional leave to defend a summary suit after finding triable issues over whether the disputed money was a loan or a partnership investment.

• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Partnership Disputes
• Loan Agreements
• Cheque Liability
• Summary-procedure

Kasasira Mutabazi and 5 Others v Kiwanuka Wakabi and Another

Kasasira Mutabazi and 5 Others v Kiwanuka Wakabi and Another (miscellaneous Application no.1127/2025) [2025] UGHCLD 114 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

miscellaneous Application no.1127/2025

Judge

Kaahwa, J

The application to amend the plaint to enhance the value of the subject matter does not meet the principles governing amendment of pleadings, particularly as set out in Gaso Transport Services (Bus) Ltd vs Obene. The court found that the reason for amendment—effluxion of time resulting in increased land value—is common knowledge and does not justify amendment of pleadings. Allowing such amendments would encourage undeserving applications, constitute an abuse of court process, and impede the court's duty to curtail delays. The application was found to be mala fide and not brought in good faith…

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• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Valuation Of Land
• Compensation Claims