Uganda Case Law

Naggayi v Centenary Rural Development Bank & Another (Taxation Reference 9 of 2024)

Naggayi v Centenary Rural Development Bank & Another (Taxation Reference 9 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 37 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Taxation Reference 9 of 2024

Judge

Abinyo, J

The court found that the taxing master erred in principle by failing to apply the mandatory scale for instruction fees prescribed under Regulation 1(f) of the 6th Schedule of the Advocates (Remuneration and Taxation of Costs) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018. The value of the subject matter was ascertainable from the pleadings, and the taxing master should have calculated the instruction fees accordingly, rather than basing the award solely on the judgment sum. The error in principle substantially affected the quantum of costs awarded, resulting in manifest inadequacy and injustice to the applic…

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• Taxation Of Costs
• Instruction Fees
• Assessment Of Costs
• Remuneration Of Advocates

Allan Lwanga v I & M Bank (Uganda) Limited

Allan Lwanga v I & M Bank (Uganda) Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1022 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 138 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1022 of 2024

Judge

Ocaya, J

The High Court dismissed Allan Lwanga’s bid to set aside a default decree and obtain leave to defend, finding substituted service valid, no good cause, and no triable issue.

• Summary Suits
• Default Judgment
• Substituted Service
• Leave To Defend
• Loan Disputes
• Summary-suit

Ndawula v Tropical Bank & Another

Ndawula v Tropical Bank & Another (Miscellaneous Application 3031 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 47 (28 March 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3031 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court granted a consequential order vesting disputed land in Rashid Ndawula and ordered release of the title and mortgage discharge.

• Vesting Orders
• Mortgage Release
• Registration Of Titles
• Consequential Orders
• Vesting-orders
• Mortgage-release

Ssembatya v Walugembe

Ssembatya v Walugembe (Miscellaneous Application 2038 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 33 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2038 of 2024

Judge

Ocaya, J

The High Court of Uganda dismissed an application to set aside a default judgment, finding the applicant had been effectively served, including by WhatsApp.

• Setting Aside Default Judgment
• Service Of Process
• Electronic Service
• Affidavit Of Service
• Setting-aside-default-judgment
• Service-of-process

Mbarara City Truck Owners , Drivers and Loaders Cooperative Limited v Mbarara City Coucil (Application 9 of 2025)

Mbarara City Truck Owners , Drivers and Loaders Cooperative Limited v Mbarara City Coucil (Application 9 of 2025) [2025] UGPPDPAAT 11 (28 March 2025)

Court

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Appeals Tribunal

Case number

Application 9 of 2025

Judges

Gimara SC, Chairperson, Nerima, Panel Member, Nuwagira, Kalumba, Kyarisiima, Kayemba, cyrus Titus Aomu, penal member

The Tribunal found that the applicant's administrative review application was properly before it, as the Accounting Officer failed to respond within the statutory period and did not provide guidance on payment of review fees. The Tribunal held that the Evaluation Committee was not bound by the Accounting Officer's observations regarding bid compliance, but only by the corrective measure to re-evaluate the bids. Upon review, the Tribunal determined that both the applicant and the best-evaluated bidder failed to provide proof that they were formed by truck owners and drivers within the lorry pa…

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• Public Procurement
• Bid Evaluation
• Administrative Review
• Contract Award
• Procurement Regulations

Okello v Uganda

Okello v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 25 of 2022) [2025] UGCA 91 (28 March 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 25 of 2022

Judge

Kiryabwire, JA, Mulyagonja, JA, Luswata, JA

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Ngabirano v Uganda

Ngabirano v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 469 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 90 (28 March 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 469 of 2017

Judge

Kibeedi Mutangula, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Kihika, JA /JCC

The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge substantially complied with the required plea-taking procedure, as the appellant's responses indicated understanding of the charge and particulars, despite the record not specifying the language of interpretation. The presence of an interpreter and the appellant's unequivocal admissions supported the validity of the plea. The omission to record the language used did not render the conviction illegal in the circumstances. On sentencing, the appellate court held that the trial judge considered both mitigating and aggravating factors, including the…

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• Murder
• Plea Procedure
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Appeals Process

TBH Holdings Limited v Mpalanyi Faizo Niwamanya and Multichoice Uganda Limited

TBH Holdings Limited v Mpalanyi Faizo Niwamanya and Multichoice Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 2683 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 89 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 2683 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The Court found that TBH Holdings Limited is a necessary party to Civil Suit No. 1390 of 2024 because the alleged infringement was committed by its employee, and the Applicant has an indemnity agreement with the 2nd Respondent. The Applicant's presence is required to effectually and completely adjudicate all questions involved and to avoid multiplicity of suits. The Court rejected the Respondent's argument that lack of a direct cause of action precludes joinder, citing established precedent that necessity for complete adjudication is sufficient. The Court also found that third party proceedin…

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• Joinder Of Parties
• Indemnity Contracts
• Third Party Proceedings
• Adjudication Of Questions
• Multiplicity Of Suits

Nsiimire v Umeme Limited (LABOUR DISPUTE REFERENCE No. 184 OF 2022)

Nsiimire v Umeme Limited (LABOUR DISPUTE REFERENCE No. 184 OF 2022) [2025] UGIC 35 (28 March 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

LABOUR DISPUTE REFERENCE No. 184 OF 2022

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Wacha, Panel Member, Aciro Panel Member, Gidongo, Panel Member

The Industrial Court held that Umeme’s restructuring made the telecom engineer role redundant, rejected constructive dismissal, and awarded limited compensation.

• Redundancy
• Constructive Dismissal
• Alternative Employment
• Managerial Prerogative
• Procedural Fairness
• Compensation For Loss Of Employment

Automan International (U) Limited v Dahable Limited & Another

Automan International (U) Limited v Dahable Limited & Another (Civil Suit 545 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 40 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 545 of 2023

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court awarded the plaintiff unpaid purchase price, interest, general damages, and costs, but refused to lift the corporate veil to make the second defendant personally liable.

• Sale Of Goods
• Corporate Veil
• Contractual Liability
• Damages Assessment
• Corporate-veil
• Commercial-contracts