Uganda Case Law

Magara v Kibira

Magara v Kibira (Miscellaneous Application 2345 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 37 (24 February 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2345 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the application was procedurally defective as it was brought against the wrong party, since Mr. Sebunya Frank Kibirige, the appointed administrator ad litem, was not joined as a respondent. The applicant's grievances centered on the suitability of Mr. Sebunya as administrator rather than on any of the recognized grounds for review, such as discovery of new evidence or error apparent on the face of the record. The court emphasized that review is only available in limited circumstances, as articulated in Re-Nakivubo Chemists (U) Ltd, and that the applicant failed to specify…

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• Review Of Court Orders
• Appointment Of Administrator Ad Litem
• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Procedural Errors

Ntulume v Ssekisaka & 2 Others

Ntulume v Ssekisaka & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 2597 of 2024) [2025] UGHCFD 5 (24 February 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2597 of 2024

Judge

Komuhangi, J

The High Court dismissed an application seeking DNA testing of alleged children of a deceased man, finding the request premature, unsupported by good grounds, and based on a contested will.

• Succession Disputes
• Paternity Determination
• Dna Testing
• Will Contestation
• Succession-disputes
• Paternity-determination

Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye & Another v Attorney General & Another

Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye & Another v Attorney General & Another (Miscellaneous Cause 31 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 29 (24 February 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 31 of 2025

Judge

Douglas Karekona Singiza, J

The High Court dismissed a habeas corpus application by Dr Besigye and Haji Lutale, holding that they had been formally charged and remanded in a court of competent jurisdiction.

• Habeas Corpus
• Unlawful Detention
• Remand Warrants
• Court Martial Jurisdiction
• Personal Liberty
• Habeas-corpus

The Kabaka of Buganda v Kibuule Ronald & Another

The Kabaka of Buganda v Kibuule Ronald & Another (Civil Appeal 369 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 60 (24 February 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 369 of 2021

Judge

Kiryabwire, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal after the parties failed to file submissions, leaving the court unable to determine the review dispute on the merits.

• Review Of Judgment
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Certificate Of Title
• Traditional Rulers Assets
• Failure To Prosecute
• Ex Parte Judgment

Onyango v Registered Trustees of soroti Catholic Diocese and Another

Onyango v Registered Trustees of soroti Catholic Diocese and Another (Miscellaneous Application 45 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 82 (24 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 45 of 2024

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The court found that the applicant failed to adduce any material evidence to prove fraud, misrepresentation, or collusion in the execution of the consent judgment. Mere allegations without supporting evidence are insufficient to vitiate a consent judgment, especially where the applicant and his father were not parties to the original suit or consent. The court also noted the inordinate delay of 11 years in bringing the application, which further undermined the applicant's case. In the absence of compelling evidence and given the binding nature of consent judgments, the application was dismiss…

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• Review Of Consent Judgment
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Delay In Application
• Standing Of Non Parties

Odora and 2 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017)

Odora and 2 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017) [2025] UGIC 22 (24 February 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Mugambwa, Panel Member, Mubuuke, Panel Member, Ebyau, Panel Member

The court found that the claimant's early retirement was medically justified and not due to willful misconduct. The respondent's failure to provide alternative light work or timely independent medical evaluation did not preclude the claimant's entitlement to severance pay under both the Employment Act and the respondent's own policy. The collective bargaining agreement did not apply to the claimant as a manager, so the court adopted the judicially established formula of one month's salary per year of service. The respondent's deduction of 2% from pension contributions for administrative costs…

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• Severance Pay
• Early Retirement
• Pension Fund Contributions
• Repatriation Allowance
• Salary Arrears
• General Damages

Odora and 2 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017)

Odora and 2 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017) [2025] UGIC 24 (24 February 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Mugambwa, Panel Member, Mubuuke, Panel Member, Ebyau, Panel Member

Industrial Court of Uganda judgment in Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017 between Odora and 2 Others and Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, decided on 24 February 2025.

• Labour-dispute
• Industrial-court
• Uganda
• Employment-law

Odora and 2 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017)

Odora and 2 Others v Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017) [2025] UGIC 23 (24 February 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 33 of 2017

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Mugambwa, Panel Member, Mubuuke, Panel Member, Ebyau, Panel Member

The court found that the claimant was entitled to severance pay upon early retirement on medical grounds, as her incapacity was not due to willful misconduct and the respondent failed to offer her alternative lighter work. The respondent's reliance on a delayed independent medical report did not preclude the claimant's entitlement, as the respondent accepted her retirement based on the initial medical report. The collective bargaining agreement did not apply to the claimant as a manager, so the court adopted a formula of one month's salary per year of service, awarding severance pay according…

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• Severance Pay
• Early Retirement
• Pension Contributions
• Repatriation Allowance
• Salary Arrears
• General Damages

Tirupati Development (U) Limited v Pramukh Construction Ltd and Kenya Commercial Bank (U) Ltd

Tirupati Development (U) Limited v Pramukh Construction Ltd and Kenya Commercial Bank (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Application 3126 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 63 (24 February 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3126 of 2023

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The court found that the instant application seeks to review and set aside a ruling that previously declined to set aside a consent judgment. Both the previous and current applications involve the same parties and substantially the same matter—the validity of the consent judgment. The applicant's arguments regarding new evidence were found to be reiterations of issues already addressed and determined in the prior application. The court held that granting the orders sought would effectively set aside the consent judgment, which was already litigated and decided. Therefore, the application is b…

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• Res Judicata
• Review Of Court Orders
• Consent Judgment
• Abuse Of Process

UAP Old Mutual Insurance Co. (U) Ltd v Africa Reinsurance Corporation

UAP Old Mutual Insurance Co. (U) Ltd v Africa Reinsurance Corporation (Miscellaneous Application No. 1 of 2025) [2025] UGIAT 1 (24 February 2025)

Court

Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1 of 2025

Judges

Nangono Namakiika, chairperson, Mayinja. Panel Member, Okotha, Panel Member, Mayanja, Nabasirye - Panel Member

The Tribunal reviewed its earlier dismissal of an insurance appeal application, finding sufficient cause based on counsel’s delay and reinstating the matter for filing pre-trial documents.

• Review Of Tribunal Decisions
• Procedural Irregularities
• Service Of Process
• Functus Officio
• Sufficient Cause
• Costs Award