Uganda Case Law

Musaazi v Nakatoligo & Another

Musaazi v Nakatoligo & Another (Miscellaneous Application 33 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 48 (28 March 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 33 of 2025

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The application for stay of execution and temporary injunction was found to be incompetent and prematurely filed. The applicant failed to demonstrate substantial loss beyond ordinary consequences of litigation, as the status quo of land occupation remained unchanged and the applicant would not suffer irreparable harm. The lower court's orders were largely declaratory and thus self-executing, not subject to stay. No execution proceedings or taxation of costs had commenced, rendering the application premature. The balance of convenience favored the respondents, who would suffer greater loss if…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Temporary Injunction
• Declaratory Orders
• Mailo Title Vs Kibanja Interest

Alvi Auto Village Limited v Shumuk Investment Limited & Another

Alvi Auto Village Limited v Shumuk Investment Limited & Another (Civil Suit 710 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 41 (28 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 710 of 2022

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court found the 1st defendant breached two tenancy agreements and a memorandum of understanding, and misrepresented ownership of the land. The 2nd defendant was dismissed from the suit.

• Breach Of Contract
• Misrepresentation
• Tenancy Agreements
• Special And General Damages
• Land Ownership Disputes
• Breach-of-contract

Kitto (Administrator of the Estate of the late Dr. John Chrysostom Kiyimba Kitto) v Athena Investments Limited

Kitto (Administrator of the Estate of the late Dr. John Chrysostom Kiyimba Kitto) v Athena Investments Limited (Civil Suit 264 of 2017) [2025] UGHCLD 50 (28 March 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 264 of 2017

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court found the plaintiff was a lawful occupant of the land, held the defendant’s leasehold acquisition unlawful, and awarded damages and cancellation.

• Bonafide Occupancy
• Mailo Land
• Fraudulent Acquisition
• Trespass To Land
• Eviction Procedure
• Land-law

Twinomujuni v Trust Hands of Hope Limited

Twinomujuni v Trust Hands of Hope Limited (Miscellaneous Application 97 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 38 (27 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 97 of 2024

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court set aside proceedings and a ruling on an out-of-time request to correct an arbitral award, but upheld the original award and found no bias.

• Arbitration Award Challenge
• Notice Of Proceedings
• Arbitrator Partiality
• Correction Of Award
• Enforcement Of Award
• Arbitration-award-challenge

Inspectorate of Government v Balondemu David (LCT No. 47 of 2024)

Inspectorate of Government v Balondemu David (LCT No. 47 of 2024) [2025] UGLCT 1 (27 March 2025)

Court

Leadership Code Tribunal of Uganda

Case number

LCT No. 47 of 2024

Judges

Karugonjo, Chairperson, Kiyingi, Deputy Chairperson, Okelowange, Panel Member, Bakunzi, Nalunga

The Tribunal found that the Respondent, as Chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, is a leader within the meaning of the Leadership Code Act, specifically covered under paragraph 31 of the Second Schedule. The Act mandates all leaders specified therein to submit declarations of income, assets, and liabilities to the Inspectorate of Government, regardless of whether the office holder receives a salary, allowance, or no remuneration. The Tribunal rejected the Respondent's argument that only salaried government employees are required to declare, noting that the law is blind to the type o…

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• Leadership Code Compliance
• Asset Declaration Requirements
• Public Officer Definition
• Remedies For Breach
• Constitutional Interpretation Requests

Katamba Godfrey v Lutalo Jordan Nsiridde

Katamba Godfrey v Lutalo Jordan Nsiridde (Civil Suit No. 194 of 2017) [2025] UGHC 567 (27 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 194 of 2017

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court found a valid land sale contract, held the defendant breached it by failing to transfer title and deliver vacant possession, and awarded damages.

• Breach Of Contract
• Specific Performance
• Damages For Land Sale
• Failure To Transfer Title
• Breach-of-contract
• Specific-performance

Acire John v Aciro T/A Jed Court Bailiffs and 8 Others

Acire John v Aciro T/A Jed Court Bailiffs and 8 Others (Civil Suit No. 0044 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 529 (27 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 0044 of 2023

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

Section 34 of the Civil Procedure Act only applies to parties to the original suit or their representatives. The Plaintiff was neither a party nor a representative in Civil Suit No. 027 of 2014, and thus section 34 does not bar him from instituting a separate suit. The Plaintiff's claim, based on alleged fraud and ownership of the suit land, raises new matters not previously before the trial Magistrate and cannot be properly addressed through appeal, review, or revision. The authorities cited by the Defendants are distinguishable as they involved parties or representatives to the original sui…

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• Execution Of Decrees
• Objector Proceedings
• Fraudulent Sale Of Land
• Jurisdiction Of High Court

Byaruhanga Muhamudu v Kyazze Juliet Nalwoga

Byaruhanga Muhamudu v Kyazze Juliet Nalwoga (Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 129 (27 March 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1042 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The court found that service of summons in Civil Suit No. 37 of 2019 was effected on counsel who was not duly instructed or appointed to act for the applicant. As such, there was no proper service on the applicant as required by law. The written statement of defence was filed by counsel without instructions, and there was no evidence that the applicant personally participated in the proceedings. The failure to serve the applicant deprived him of his right to a fair hearing under Article 28 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that substantive justice requires that parties are not shut ou…

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• Ex Parte Judgment
• Service Of Process
• Setting Aside Judgment
• Right To Be Heard
• Vacant Possession
• Advocate Authority

Acire v Aciro & 8 Others

Acire v Aciro & 8 Others (Civil Suit 44 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 139 (27 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 44 of 2023

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

Section 34 of the Civil Procedure Act only applies to parties or their representatives in the original suit. The Plaintiff was neither a party nor a representative in Civil Suit No. 027 of 2014, and thus is not barred by section 34 from instituting a separate suit. The cited authorities regarding execution and objector proceedings do not apply to the Plaintiff's circumstances. The Plaintiff's claim of ownership and alleged fraud are new matters not previously adjudicated and cannot be properly raised by appeal, review, or revision. Therefore, the preliminary objection that the suit is incompe…

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• Execution Of Decrees
• Objector Proceedings
• Fraudulent Sale Of Land
• Jurisdiction Of High Court

Gamose Holdings Limited v Lira University (Application 8 of 2025)

Gamose Holdings Limited v Lira University (Application 8 of 2025) [2025] UGPPDPAAT 12 (27 March 2025)

Court

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Appeals Tribunal

Case number

Application 8 of 2025

Judges

Gimara SC, Chairperson, Nerima, Panel Member, Nuwagira, Kalumba, Kyarisiima, Kayemba

The Tribunal struck out Gamose Holdings’ review as out of time, holding the accounting officer’s failure to decide within ten calendar days made the application late.

• Public Procurement Review
• Statutory Timelines
• Jurisdiction Of Tribunal
• Administrative Decisions
• Public-procurement
• Administrative-review