Tumuhimbise v Uganda Development Corporation and Anor (Miscellaneous Cause No. 100 of 2020) [2021] UGHCCD 14 (9 April 2021)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Cause No. 100 of 2020
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The High Court held that refusal to renew a public employee’s contract was tainted by procedural irregularity, abuse of discretion, and discrimination.
Kilama-Lajul v Uganda Coffee Development Authority & Another (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 270 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 56 (14 April 2020)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 270 OF 2019
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The court found that the Uganda Coffee Development Authority, as a public body, and its Managing Director, were subject to judicial review. The decision not to renew the applicant's contract was marred by procedural impropriety, illegality, and irrationality. The board failed to follow its own Human Resource Manual and Performance Measurement System, did not properly appraise the applicant, and did not accord him a fair hearing before making the non-renewal decision. The 2nd respondent acted ultra vires by unilaterally communicating the decision without valid board minutes or authority. The a…
Mbabazi v Rural Electricity Agency & 2 Others (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 165 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 15 (13 March 2020)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 165 OF 2019
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The High Court held that the refusal to renew Emily Mbabazi’s contract was procedurally flawed, quashed the decision, ordered reconsideration, and awarded damages.
Bakaleeke v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 212 OF 2018) [2019] UGHCCD 4 (27 February 2019)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 212 OF 2018
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J
The High Court dismissed a challenge to DPP consent for criminal charges, holding that the applicant failed to show irrationality, illegality, or procedural impropriety.
Hon. Winfred K. Masiko and Others v The Director of Public Prosecutions and Others (Miscellaneous Cause No. 220 of 2008) [2009] UGHC 249 (7 January 2009)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Cause No. 220 of 2008
Judge
Musoke-Kibuuka, J
The High Court granted leave to seek judicial review over criminal charges alleged to be unlawful, abusive, and outside jurisdiction, and ordered a stay.