Uganda Case Law

Kumaraki v Kumaraki (HCT-01-CV-MA-0092-2024)

Kumaraki v Kumaraki (HCT-01-CV-MA-0092-2024) [2025] UGHC 274 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-MA-0092-2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The applicant's proposed amendment seeks to substitute the original cause of action of joint ownership with a new cause of action based on sole ownership, supported by materially different facts. The law prohibits amendments that introduce a distinct cause of action unrelated to the original pleading. The court found that the proposed amendment constitutes a complete shift in the factual and legal basis of the claim, which is impermissible under Ugandan civil procedure. As such, the application for leave to amend the plaint was dismissed. The court further held that, since the first element o…

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• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Cause Of Action
• Ownership Disputes
• Joinder Of Parties

Mabirizi v Among

Mabirizi v Among (Criminal Appeal 3 of 2025) [2025] UGHCACD 10 (25 April 2025)

Court

HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal 3 of 2025

Judge

Gidudu, J

The High Court held that under section 42 of the Magistrates' Courts Act, a magistrate has the discretion to refer a private complaint to the police for investigation and is not required to entertain applications for additional evidence or restraining orders before determining whether a prima facie offence is disclosed. The law does not provide for the complainant's participation in the verification process or for the right to be heard on the police report before charges are drawn up. The applications filed by the appellant were incompetent and not supported by the law governing private prose…

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• Private Prosecution
• Money Laundering
• Magistrates Courts Procedure
• Complaint Verification
• Right To Be Heard
• Judicial Discretion

Lubulwa v Kanakulya and Others

Lubulwa v Kanakulya and Others (Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 226 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2024

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The court found that the applicant established a prima facie case with triable issues regarding the ownership and transfer of the suit land, including whether the applicant lawfully purchased the land, whether the subsequent sale and transfer to the 2nd respondent was lawful, and whether the caveat was properly lodged and removed. The court determined that the applicant's action was neither frivolous nor vexatious and raised substantial questions for trial. While the respondents argued that any damage could be compensated by damages, the court emphasized that the purpose of a temporary injunc…

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• Temporary Injunction
• Caveat Registration
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Ownership Dispute
• Status Quo Preservation

Muhindo v Kuka (Uganda) Limited (HCT-01-LD-MA-0086-2024)

Muhindo v Kuka (Uganda) Limited (HCT-01-LD-MA-0086-2024) [2025] UGHC 279 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-LD-MA-0086-2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court dismissed an application to reinstate a suit dismissed for want of prosecution and held that the request for stay of execution was premature.

• Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution
• Reinstatement Of Suit
• Sufficient Cause
• Stay Of Execution
• Mistake Of Counsel
• Dismissal-for-want-of-prosecution

Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority and Others v Nsubuga

Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority and Others v Nsubuga (Civil Application 60 of 2025) [2025] UGCA 114 (25 April 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 60 of 2025

Judge

Gashirabake, JA

The Court found that the High Court orders, except for costs, took immediate effect and were not capable of enforcement by execution under the Civil Procedure Act. Therefore, the remedy of stay of execution was unavailable. Even if the application were considered on its merits, the applicants failed to satisfy the conditions for grant of stay: only two applicants arguably had an arguable case regarding qualifications, but others did not furnish evidence. The public interest, as advised by the Attorney General and Cabinet, required compliance with the High Court orders to restore proper govern…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Judicial Review
• Board Appointments
• Public Interest
• Ministerial Discretion

Tumwesigye and Another v Mugyenyi

Tumwesigye and Another v Mugyenyi (Miscellaneous Application 170 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 112 (25 April 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 170 of 2019

Judge

Buteera, DCJ, Obura, JA, Kihika, JA /JCC

The Court of Appeal struck out a notice of appeal after the respondent failed to file the memorandum and record of appeal within the prescribed time.

• Notice Of Appeal Striking Out
• Failure To Prosecute Appeal
• Parliamentary Election Petition Timelines
• Costs Award
• Essential Steps In Appeal
• Notice-of-appeal-striking-out

Ssebaggala v Kampala Capital City Authority and Kampala District Land Board

Ssebaggala v Kampala Capital City Authority and Kampala District Land Board (CIVIL SUIT NO. 1033 OF 2018) [2025] UGHC 230 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO. 1033 OF 2018

Judges

Byaruhanga immaculate, j

The High Court held that Plot 17A was an access road, found the plaintiff had no valid interest in the land, and ordered cancellation of his title.

• Leasehold Interest
• Access Road Disputes
• Title Cancellation
• Physical Planning
• Burden Of Proof
• Access-road-disputes

Nsiimire v Byamukama (HCT-01-LD-MC-0030-2024)

Nsiimire v Byamukama (HCT-01-LD-MC-0030-2024) [2025] UGHC 276 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-LD-MC-0030-2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court declared Byamukama Sam a person of unsound mind, but refused to appoint Nsiimire Jeninah as manager because she was not a legal relative and ownership of the assets was unproven.

• Mental Capacity
• Appointment Of Manager
• Unsound Mind Declaration
• Burden Of Proof
• Mental-capacity
• Unsound-mind

Semwanga and Others v Kitaka and Others (Consolidated Civil Appeals No. 226 and 227 of 2022)

Semwanga and Others v Kitaka and Others (Consolidated Civil Appeals No. 226 and 227 of 2022) [2025] UGCA 116 (25 April 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Consolidated Civil Appeals No. 226 and 227 of 2022

Judge

Mulyagonja, JA, Kihika, JA /JCC, Kazibwe, JA

Court of Appeal of Uganda decision in consolidated civil appeals No. 226 and 227 of 2022, decided on 25 April 2025.

• Appellate-procedure
• Civil-procedure

Kampala Capital City Authority v Moses Kalungi

Kampala Capital City Authority v Moses Kalungi (Miscellaneous Application 2706 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 150 (25 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2706 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court allowed correction of a misnamed respondent and joined two companies as parties in a property-rates dispute over ownership of the suit properties.

• Misnomer Correction
• Addition Of Parties
• Property Rates Liability
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Misnomer-correction
• Joinder-of-parties