Uganda Case Law

Tropical Bank Limited v Bwenge Davis (Originating Summons No. 20 of 2024)

Tropical Bank Limited v Bwenge Davis (Originating Summons No. 20 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 203 (27 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Originating Summons No. 20 of 2024

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The court found that the dispute was properly commenced by originating summons as the facts were not substantially in dispute and the main issue was the construction of the credit facility agreement. The defendant admitted indebtedness and default, and the penalty interest was contractually agreed upon. The plaintiff proved the existence of the contract, breach by the defendant, and the outstanding sum. The vehicle was validly pledged as collateral, and the plaintiff is entitled to foreclose and sell it to recover the debt. Costs are awarded to the plaintiff due to the defendant's breach and…

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• Credit Facility Agreement
• Loan Default
• Chattel Mortgage
• Foreclosure Procedure
• Contractual Penalty Interest

Mavid Pharmaceuticals Ltd v Royal Group of Pakistan

Mavid Pharmaceuticals Ltd v Royal Group of Pakistan (Civil Application No. 549 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 200 (27 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application No. 549 of 2024

Judge

Gashirabake, JA

The court found that the Respondent is a foreign company with no known address or assets within Uganda, and the only local company it sought to associate with denied any dealings. The Applicant demonstrated credible risk that, if successful in the appeal, it would face real difficulty recovering costs and decretal sums from the Respondent. The security previously deposited by the Respondent was rendered insufficient due to accumulated interest and the absence of taxed costs. The court exercised its discretion under section 282 of the Companies Act and Rule 105(3) of the Court of Appeal Rules…

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• Security For Costs
• Foreign Company Jurisdiction
• Enforcement Of Judgments
• Decretal Sums
• Interest On Judgment Debt

Alexander Kizza Kiberu v Namugga Florence

Alexander Kizza Kiberu v Namugga Florence (Miscellaneous Application No. 10 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 475 (27 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 10 of 2024

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The High Court in Luwero dismissed the applicant’s withdrawal application and awarded costs to the respondent after the application was withdrawn at the applicant’s instance.

• Withdrawal Of Suit
• Costs Award
• Court Discretion On Costs
• Withdrawal-of-suit
• Costs-award
• Civil-procedure

Buildnet Construction Materials and Hardware Limited v Fauzia Muwonge

Buildnet Construction Materials and Hardware Limited v Fauzia Muwonge (Miscellaneous Application 1383 of 2025) [2025] UGHCFD 50 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1383 of 2025

Judge

Keitirima, J

The High Court vacated a stay of execution after the respondent failed to meet a deposit condition and granted the applicant vacant possession of the property.

• Stay Of Execution
• Vacant Possession
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Contempt Of Court
• Remedies
• Abuse Of Process

Ivan Wavamuno aka Isaac v Uganda

Ivan Wavamuno aka Isaac v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 49 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 504 (27 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 49 of 2025

Judge

Joanita Bushara, J

The High Court at Jinja granted bail to a man charged with aggravated robbery, finding a fixed abode, substantial sureties, and no reason to deny release.

• Bail Application
• Aggravated Robbery
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Surety Requirements
• Fixed Place Of Abode
• Bail-application

Nassimu Moses and Another v Mugambe Sam

Nassimu Moses and Another v Mugambe Sam (Civil Suit No. 68 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 476 (27 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 68 of 2023

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The court found that a valid contract of sale of land existed between the plaintiffs and the defendant, evidenced by the written agreement and part payments made by the plaintiffs. The defendant breached the contract by selling the suit land to third parties despite having received substantial payment from the plaintiffs and failing to hand over possession or refund the money. The defendant's conduct amounted to fraud as he intentionally concealed third party claims and induced the plaintiffs into the contract, depriving them of their equitable interest in the land. The court relied on statut…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Sale Of Land
• Equitable Title
• Remedies For Breach

Kiggwe v Kizito

Kiggwe v Kizito (Civil Suit No. 2727 of 2016) [2025] UGHCLD 107 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 2727 of 2016

Judge

Alividza, J

The court found that the late John Ssebana Kizito was unlawfully registered as proprietor of the entire 28.70 acres of land, having only purchased 5 acres from Eria Kigozi, who was bequeathed that portion from the estate of the late Yokana Mutogo. The evidence established that the suit land formed part of the estate and was distributed among beneficiaries, with only 5 acres legitimately sold. The transfer of the entire land to the Defendant's name was unlawful, though insufficient proof of fraud was found to impeach the title on that ground. The Defendant does not qualify as a bona fide purch…

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• Transfer Of Land Title
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Estate Administration
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Registration Of Titles

Mugume Silver v Uganda

Mugume Silver v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0080 of 2020) [2025] UGCA 207 (27 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 0080 of 2020

Judge

Kazibwe, JA, Nakachwa, JA/JCC, Kakooza Sabiiti, JA/ JCC

The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge failed to follow the mandatory procedure for plea taking in a murder case. The record did not show that the essential ingredients of the offence were explained to the appellant, nor that the facts were read to him by the prosecution. The language of the proceedings was not indicated, creating doubt as to whether the appellant understood the charge and the consequences of his plea. The omission to read the facts and explain the ingredients of the offence was a grave procedural error that affected the validity of the plea and occasioned a miscarria…

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• Plea Bargain Procedure
• Conviction On Guilty Plea
• Miscarriage Of Justice
• Remand Period Credit

Bukera and 4 Others v Kabenge

Bukera and 4 Others v Kabenge (Civil Appeal No. 0035 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 108 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 0035 of 2023

Judge

Alividza, J

Uganda High Court Land Division appeal in Bukera and 4 Others v Kabenge, decided by Alividza J on 27 June 2025. The extracted text does not include the judgment’s reasoning or orders.

• Land-law
• Appellate-procedure
• Civil-procedure

Mutegana David and Another v Ibrahim Zirinkomyawo

Mutegana David and Another v Ibrahim Zirinkomyawo (Miscellaneous Application No. 450 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 111 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 450 of 2025

Judge

Nassuna Matovu, J

The court found that the applicants' alleged interest in the suit land was too remote to warrant their joinder as defendants. The evidence showed that the suit land had been sold by the late Nambooze Mirieri to Kaloli Matovu, and the applicants were neither registered proprietors nor direct beneficiaries of the estate. The defendant in the main suit had already set up a defense addressing the alleged fraud, and the applicants' concerns could be addressed as witnesses rather than parties. The court also held that the affidavit in support was valid as the deponent had personal knowledge of the…

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• Joinder Of Parties
• Estate Property Disputes
• Burial Ground Rights
• Remoteness Of Interest