Uganda Case Law

Joseph Kasozi Lubega and Others v Kaggwa Sonko

Joseph Kasozi Lubega and Others v Kaggwa Sonko (Civil Appeal 123 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 67 (2 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal 123 of 2023

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court found that the respondent lawfully acquired the suit Kibanja through a sale from Bukenya Muhammad, who had previously purchased it from John Lubega. The absence of the buyer's signature on the 1981 sale agreement did not invalidate the transaction, as the conduct of the parties and subsequent possession by the respondent evidenced mutual assent and part performance. The court held that the respondent established sufficient possession by commencing construction and maintaining presence on the land, as corroborated by oral evidence and the locus in quo visit. The appellants' acti…

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• Trespass To Land
• Ownership Of Kibanja
• Access Rights
• Locus In Quo Procedure

Mwakasindile v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 045/2019)

Mwakasindile v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 045/2019) [2025] AfCHPR 18 (2 June 2025)

Court

African Court on Human and Peoples Rights

Case number

Application No. 045/2019

Judge

Adjei J, Anukam J, Ben Achour J, Bensaoula VP, Chizumila J, Gaswaga J, Mengue J, Ntsebeza J, Sacko VP, Tchikaya J

The Court exercised its discretion under Rule 46(3) and Rule 90 of the Rules of Court to reopen pleadings in Application No. 045/2019, finding that the Respondent State's request for extension of time to file its Response was not opposed by the Applicant and that the interests of justice required granting the request. The Court held that the Respondent State's Response, though filed out of time, should be deemed properly filed and served on the Applicant, who is given an opportunity to reply within thirty days. The decision is grounded in the Court's inherent powers and the need for proper ad…

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• Extension Of Time
• Reopening Of Pleadings
• Fair Trial Rights
• Drug Offences

Turyamureeba Julius and Others v Nakaseke District Local Government

Turyamureeba Julius and Others v Nakaseke District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause 10 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 368 (2 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 10 of 2024

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The High Court held that Rule 7(3) of the Judicial Review Rules did not impose a 56-day deadline for the respondent’s initial affidavit in reply, and overruled the objection.

• Judicial Review Procedure
• Affidavit Timelines
• Preliminary Objection
• Judicial-review
• Affidavit-timelines
• Preliminary-objection

Scaro Africa Investments Limited v C4 Logistics Limited

Scaro Africa Investments Limited v C4 Logistics Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1996 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 108 (31 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1996 of 2024

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The High Court granted unconditional leave to defend a summary suit after finding bona fide triable issues about a disputed memorandum of understanding and alleged indebtedness.

• Summary Suit Procedure
• Leave To Defend
• Triable Issue Standard
• Memorandum Of Understanding Dispute
• Allegation Of Fraud
• Summary-suit-procedure

G.K.O Security Company Limited v NCBA Bank Uganda Limited

G.K.O Security Company Limited v NCBA Bank Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application 865 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 107 (31 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 865 of 2025

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The High Court dismissed an application for a temporary injunction over loan and mortgage enforcement, finding no irreparable harm and that damages would suffice.

• Temporary Injunction
• Banking Facility Disputes
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Fiduciary Duty
• Negligence
• Balance Of Convenience

Wananchi Group Uganda Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority

Wananchi Group Uganda Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Miscellaneous Application No 1024 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 102 (31 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No 1024 of 2025

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The High Court granted a 6-month stay of execution pending appeal in a tax dispute over CAM card classification and import duty, finding the appeal arguable and the application timely.

• Stay Of Execution
• Tax Assessment Dispute
• Import Duty Classification
• Security For Due Performance
• Substantial Loss
• Timeliness Of Application

Kiiza Jovan v Uganda

Kiiza Jovan v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 305 of 2020) [2025] UGCA 178 (30 May 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 305 of 2020

Judge

Dr. F. Zeija, DCJ, Gashirabake, JA, K.K. Katunguka, JJA/JCC

The Court of Appeal upheld a 35-year sentence for murder, finding the trial court had considered mitigation and that the sentence was not manifestly excessive.

• Sentencing Principles
• Mitigating Factors
• Murder
• Appellate Review
• Remand Period Deduction
• Criminal-law

Wanenge S/o Musiiho and Another v Fagayo Eridadi Yosuwa

Wanenge S/o Musiiho and Another v Fagayo Eridadi Yosuwa (Civil Appeal No. 007 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 424 (30 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 007 of 2023

Judge

Kaweesa, J

The High Court allowed a land appeal, holding that the respondent’s trial evidence departed from the pleadings, so ownership was not proved on the balance of probabilities.

• Pleadings
• Departure From Pleadings
• Ownership Of Land
• Burden Of Proof
• Civil-procedure
• Departure-from-pleadings

Chandiga Robert v Uganda

Chandiga Robert v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0141 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 177 (30 May 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 0141 of 2021

Judge

Dr. F. Zeija, DCJ, Gashirabake, JA, K.K. Katunguka, JJA/JCC

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Kassim v Ochieng & 2 Others

Kassim v Ochieng & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 52 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 366 (30 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 52 of 2025

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court found the 18 March 2025 proceedings were not ex parte, declined to recall the 1st respondent for cross-examination, but allowed the applicant to present his defence.

• Setting Aside Exparte Proceedings
• Right To Fair Hearing
• Cross Examination
• Affidavit Defects
• Court Discretion
• Civil-procedure