Uganda Case Law

Dubai Click Trading Co. Ltd v Damco Logistics Uganda Ltd and Others

Dubai Click Trading Co. Ltd v Damco Logistics Uganda Ltd and Others (Civil Suit 378 of 2016) [2025] UGCommC 75 (4 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 378 of 2016

Judge

Wabwire, J

The Defendant, DAMCO Logistics Uganda Ltd, wrongfully withheld the Plaintiff's sugar consignment despite having received full payment of all substantiated charges and being notified of the sale transaction. DAMCO failed to prove the existence of any valid debt beyond USD 14,084, which was paid, and could not substantiate its claim of USD 196,415 with invoices or documentation. The assertion of a lien was not supported by law or evidence, and the Defendant's conduct amounted to unlawful conversion and interference with the Plaintiff's goods. The Plaintiff strictly proved its claim for special…

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• Contractual Liability
• Lien On Goods
• Special Damages
• General Damages
• Exemplary Damages

Ngamita v The Living Room Limited & Another

Ngamita v The Living Room Limited & Another (Civil Appeal 90 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 49 (4 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 90 of 2023

Judge

Wabwire, J

The High Court partly allowed an appeal, setting aside most trial orders for procedural defects and lack of proof, but upholding the fraud finding against the appellant.

• Preliminary Objection
• Director Duties
• Fraudulent Misrepresentation
• Pleading Requirements
• Interest Awards
• Punitive Damages

Alaba v Bank of Uganda (Labour Dispute 53 of 2017)

Alaba v Bank of Uganda (Labour Dispute 53 of 2017) [2025] UGIC 33 (4 April 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute 53 of 2017

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J

The court found that while Rule 8 of the Retirement Benefits Scheme Trust Deed generally disentitled employees dismissed before normal retirement age from further benefits, it contained a proviso allowing the trustees, at the employer's direction, to deal with already accrued benefits. The claimant, as a member of the scheme from 1st May 1984 to her dismissal on 10th February 1994, had accrued benefits during her service. The respondent's decision to freeze these benefits until the claimant reached retirement age was within its discretion under the scheme rules and did not constitute an error…

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• Dismissal
• Retirement Benefits
• Pension Entitlement
• Promissory Estoppel
• Employment Contracts
• Damages

Kampala International University v Housing Finance Company Limited

Kampala International University v Housing Finance Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 0559 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 48 (4 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 0559 of 2025

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court of Uganda refused a stay of execution pending appeal in a commercial arbitration enforcement matter, finding no proved nugatory risk or substantial loss.

• Stay Of Execution
• Recognition And Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards
• Appeal Rights In Arbitration
• Security For Due Performance
• Substantial Loss
• Balancing Hardship

Pegasus Technologies Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority and Attorney General

Pegasus Technologies Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority and Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application No. 29 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 167 (3 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 29 of 2023

Judge

Ocaya, J

The court held that the applicant's application for discovery and production of tax returns and immigration records succeeds. The respondents, though non-parties to the main suit, are proper custodians of the documents sought and may be joined for discovery purposes. The application, though brought by notice of motion instead of chamber summons, is not fatally defective as the court has jurisdiction and no prejudice is caused. The documents sought are relevant and material to the resolution of the main suit, as they may confirm or impeach the defense that payments were genuine and made by for…

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• Discovery Of Documents
• Confidentiality Of Evidence
• Procedural Irregularity
• Production Of Tax Records
• Production Of Immigration Records

Segawa v Nakabugo and Another

Segawa v Nakabugo and Another (Miscellaneous Application 744 of 2024) [2025] UGHCFD 13 (3 April 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 744 of 2024

Judge

Komuhangi, J

The High Court dismissed a contempt application over estate administration orders, finding the respondents had begun compliance and the evidence of continued defiance was insufficient.

• Contempt Of Court
• Execution Of Judgments
• Administration Of Estates
• Family Meetings
• Letters Of Administration
• Contempt-of-court

Mugabi v Uganda Tourism Board and Ajarova

Mugabi v Uganda Tourism Board and Ajarova (Judicial Review Cause No. 016 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 51 (3 April 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Judicial Review Cause No. 016 of 2024

Judge

Nambayo, J

The High Court quashed Claire Nassali Mugabi’s dismissal from Uganda Tourism Board, holding the CEO lacked authority and breached natural justice.

• Unfair Dismissal
• Natural Justice
• Judicial Review Procedure
• Disciplinary Processes
• Judicial-review
• Natural-justice

Muwanga v Byamukama and Another

Muwanga v Byamukama and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 0327 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 47 (3 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 0327 of 2025

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court refused to join DFCU Bank to a counterclaim, finding the bank’s loan and mortgage disputes were separate from the land-sale claims and that amendment would unfairly prejudice the first respondent.

• Joinder Of Parties
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Counterclaim Procedure
• Mortgage Disputes
• Contractual Indemnity
• Joinder-of-parties

Pegasus Technologies Limited v Women Initiative for Rural Development Organisation and Others

Pegasus Technologies Limited v Women Initiative for Rural Development Organisation and Others (Miscellaneous Application No. 28 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 157 (3 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 28 of 2024

Judge

Ocaya, J

The High Court granted discovery orders in a commercial dispute over alleged fraudulent FlexiPay transactions, while protecting confidentiality and limiting costs.

• Discovery Of Documents
• Evidence Relevance
• Confidentiality In Discovery
• Fraudulent Transactions
• Banking Platform Disputes
• Discovery-of-documents

Lachen Investiment Limited and Others v The Onwers Of Condominium Plan No. 0031 and 3 Others

Lachen Investiment Limited and Others v The Onwers Of Condominium Plan No. 0031 and 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 473 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 52 (3 April 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 473 of 2025

Judge

Bernard Namanya, J

The High Court Land Division dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no irreparable loss and holding that the balance of convenience favored the respondents.

• Stay Of Execution
• Condominium Property
• Common Property Disputes
• Appeal Procedure
• Stay-of-execution
• Condominium-property