Uganda Case Law

The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd v Kurbstone Investment (U) Limited

The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd v Kurbstone Investment (U) Limited (Civil Suit No. 0388 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 122 (5 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 0388 of 2024

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The court found that the tenancy agreement contained clear and effective dispute resolution clauses, with one clause mandating that disputes not resolved amicably must be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Cap 4. The parties attempted amicable resolution but failed, triggering the obligation to arbitrate. The court distinguished the present case from Attorney General v. Networth Consults Ltd., holding that the arbitration agreement was not ambiguous or incapable of being performed. Pursuant to section 5(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,…

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• Arbitration Agreement
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Tenancy Disputes
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Ssebuliaba Joseph v Absa Bank Uganda Limited

Ssebuliaba Joseph v Absa Bank Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 981 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 141 (5 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 981 of 2023

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

High Court of Uganda held that a bank breached its duty by incomplete KYC checks, but the plaintiff failed to prove causation, fraud, or entitlement to USD 25,000.

• Bank Customer Due Diligence
• Negligence In Account Opening
• Fraudulent Account Creation
• Money Had And Received
• Vicarious Liability Of Bank
• Burden Of Proof

Abryanz Collection Ltd v Yasheen Ratanshi (Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025)

Abryanz Collection Ltd v Yasheen Ratanshi (Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 131 (5 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The Applicant failed to demonstrate any bona fide triable issue of fact or law that would warrant the grant of unconditional leave to appear and defend the summary suit. The tenancy agreement did not condition the obligation to pay rent on obtaining approvals from city authorities, and the Applicant continued to pay rent and remain in possession even after the premises were condemned. The Applicant's conduct, including proposals to purchase the property and continued payment of rent, evidenced awareness and acceptance of rental obligations. The court found the claim to be clear and liquidated…

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• Summary Procedure
• Tenancy Agreements
• Rent Arrears
• Vacant Possession
• Interest Awards
• Costs Of Suit

Nalubega Ruth v Cairo Bank (U) Limited

Nalubega Ruth v Cairo Bank (U) Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1142 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 118 (5 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1142 of 2024

Judge

Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J

The High Court refused to set aside a consent judgment in a bank loan dispute, finding no fraud, misrepresentation, or other basis to disturb the agreement.

• Setting Aside Consent Judgment
• Loan Dispute
• Affidavit Evidence
• Fraud And Misrepresentation
• Contractual Obligations
• Consent-judgment

Roko Construction Limited v Pramukh Steel Limited

Roko Construction Limited v Pramukh Steel Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 74 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 117 (4 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 74 of 2025

Judge

Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J

The High Court dismissed Roko Construction’s application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no proof of likely success or substantial loss.

• Stay Of Execution
• Money Decree
• Security For Costs
• Appeal Likelihood
• Substantial Loss
• Irreparable Harm

Kintu Ronald Bulere and Another v Grace Power Aligawesa and Others

Kintu Ronald Bulere and Another v Grace Power Aligawesa and Others (Miscellaneous Application 387 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 376 (4 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 387 of 2024

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The court found that the application for a temporary injunction was served out of time, contrary to Order 5 rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules, and no leave for extension was sought. This procedural defect is fatal and renders the application incompetent, as established by binding Supreme Court authority. Additionally, the court found that the annexures to the supporting affidavit were not properly sealed and marked by the Commissioner for Oaths, in violation of Rule 8 of the Commissioner for Oaths Rules. While the certificate of translation for the illiterate deponent was compliant, the fai…

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• Temporary Injunctions
• Service Of Process
• Affidavit Requirements
• Land Ownership Disputes

Dorina Akera v Jererimson Okema Opira and Irene Opira

Dorina Akera v Jererimson Okema Opira and Irene Opira (Civil Appeal No. 194/ of 2023) [2025] UGHC 373 (4 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 194/ of 2023

Judge

Mwaka, J

The High Court found that the trial magistrate properly exercised discretion in granting review of the judgment in Civil Suit No. 034/2016. The respondents, as administrators of the estate of the late Opira Jeremiah Lucas, demonstrated a sufficient nexus and interest in the suit land, and their exclusion from the original proceedings constituted an error apparent on the face of the record. The court held that the principles of natural justice and substantive justice required that all parties with a legitimate interest be heard, especially in cases involving customary land tenure where boundar…

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• Review Of Judgment
• Joinder Of Parties
• Error Apparent On Record
• Locus Standi
• Customary Land Tenure

Henry Musisi v Wahab Sultan

Henry Musisi v Wahab Sultan (Miscellaneous Application 3064 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 137 (4 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3064 of 2023

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The applicant's failure to attend the hearing and take necessary steps to prosecute the application justified dismissal under Order 17 rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The respondent's claim for the decretal sum of Ugx 60,000,000 was proper under summary procedure, as it was based on a written contract and constituted a liquidated demand. However, the claim for interest was not supported by an express provision in the underlying agreement, rendering it a triable issue that must be reserved for trial. Accordingly, partial judgment was entered for the respondent for the principal sum, while…

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• Summary Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Default Judgment
• Liquidated Demands
• Interest On Debt

Okot Martine Obwolo v Pader District Local Government

Okot Martine Obwolo v Pader District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause 14 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 420 (4 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 14 of 2023

Judge

Mwaka, J

The High Court declined the applicant’s oral request to cross-examine three deponents in a judicial review challenge to a district recruitment exercise.

• Judicial Review Procedure
• Cross Examination In Affidavit Evidence
• District Service Commission Recruitment
• Extension Of Time
• Procedural Irregularities
• Judicial-review

George Batte v Nabbaale Rosemary

George Batte v Nabbaale Rosemary (Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 379 (4 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2025

Judge

Sarah Langa Siu, J

The High Court of Uganda at Wakiso found Nabbaale Rosemary was mentally ill and unable to manage her affairs, and appointed her brother George Batte as manager of her estate.

• Mental Capacity
• Appointment Of Manager
• Estate Management
• Unsound Mind
• Court Investigation
• Mental-capacity