Uganda Case Law

Babirye Annet (Applicant) – In the Matter of the Estate of Kironde Mark Park (A Person of Unsound Mind)

Babirye Annet (Applicant) – In the Matter of the Estate of Kironde Mark Park (A Person of Unsound Mind) (Miscellaneous Cause No. 2 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 460 (30 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 2 of 2025

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The High Court at Mpigi declared Kironde Mark Park incapable of managing his affairs and appointed Babirye Annet as manager of his estate.

• Mental Capacity
• Guardianship
• Appointment Of Manager
• Unsound Mind Declaration
• Mental-capacity
• Estate-management

George Batte v Nabbaale Rosemary

George Batte v Nabbaale Rosemary (Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 379 (4 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2025

Judge

Sarah Langa Siu, J

The High Court of Uganda at Wakiso found Nabbaale Rosemary was mentally ill and unable to manage her affairs, and appointed her brother George Batte as manager of her estate.

• Mental Capacity
• Appointment Of Manager
• Estate Management
• Unsound Mind
• Court Investigation
• Mental-capacity

Nsiimire v Byamukama (HCT-01-LD-MC-0030-2024)

Nsiimire v Byamukama (HCT-01-LD-MC-0030-2024) [2025] UGHC 276 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-LD-MC-0030-2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court declared Byamukama Sam a person of unsound mind, but refused to appoint Nsiimire Jeninah as manager because she was not a legal relative and ownership of the assets was unproven.

• Mental Capacity
• Appointment Of Manager
• Unsound Mind Declaration
• Burden Of Proof
• Mental-capacity
• Unsound-mind

Mugalu v Kabaire & Another (HCT-03-CV-MA 237 of 2023)

Mugalu v Kabaire & Another (HCT-03-CV-MA 237 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 948 (12 March 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-03-CV-MA 237 of 2023

Judge

Nabisinde, J

The High Court reviewed and set aside an order appointing Charles Kabaire as estate manager of Kasadha Grace, and appointed Malcom Mugalu instead.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Management Of Estates
• Persons Of Unsound Mind
• Appointment Of Manager
• Procedural Irregularities
• Review-of-court-orders

IN RE Songolo Difasi Mugabo

IN RE Songolo Difasi Mugabo (Miscellaneous Cause No. 19 of 2019) [2019] UGHC 5 (10 July 2019)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 19 of 2019

Judge

Luswata, J

The High Court appointed the applicant, the patient's daughter, as manager of his affairs after finding he was of unsound mind and unable to manage his estate.

• Appointment Of Manager
• Unsound Mind Proceedings
• Mental Health Law
• Estate Management
• Unsound-mind-proceedings
• Appointment-of-manager

In Re: Ocoun Patrick (Patient) (Misc. Cause No. 75 of 2018)

In Re: Ocoun Patrick (Patient) (Misc. Cause No. 75 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 29 (14 May 2019)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc. Cause No. 75 of 2018

Judge

Mukwaya, J

The High Court appointed Nakate Margaret as manager of her son’s estate after finding he had been adjudged a person of unsound mind and that she was fit to manage it.

• Management Of Estates
• Persons Of Unsound Mind
• Appointment Of Manager
• Welfare Of Children
• Management-of-estates
• Persons-of-unsound-mind

In Re: Nanjobe(Patient) (Misc. Cause No. 27 of 2017)

In Re: Nanjobe(Patient) (Misc. Cause No. 27 of 2017) [2019] UGHCFD 30 (27 March 2019)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc. Cause No. 27 of 2017

Judge

Mukwaya, J

The High Court of Uganda appointed Mugabi Ntambi Apollo as manager of his sister Nanjobe Solome’s estate after finding she was a person of unsound mind.

• Management Of Estates
• Persons Of Unsound Mind
• Appointment Of Manager
• Court Supervision Of Estates
• Persons-of-unsound-mind
• Estate-management

In Re: Muwanga Kawesa (Misc. Cause No. 46 of 2018)

In Re: Muwanga Kawesa (Misc. Cause No. 46 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 31 (6 February 2019)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc. Cause No. 46 of 2018

Judge

Mukwaya, J

The High Court appointed three adult children as managers of their father’s estate after finding medical evidence that he suffered from dementia and was incapable of managing his affairs.

• Appointment Of Manager
• Unsound Mind Estate Management
• Affidavit Evidence
• Medical Expert Testimony
• Appointment-of-manager
• Unsound-mind

In Re: Yambuka (Patient) (Misc. Cause No. 40 of 2018)

In Re: Yambuka (Patient) (Misc. Cause No. 40 of 2018) [2018] UGHCFD 28 (15 November 2018)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc. Cause No. 40 of 2018

Judge

Mukwaya, J

The High Court of Uganda adjudged Yambuka Emmanuel a person of unsound mind and appointed his brother, Kyeyune James, to manage his estate.

• Management Of Estate Of Person Of Unsound Mind
• Appointment Of Manager
• Mental Health In Family Law
• Unsound-mind
• Estate-management
• Mental-health-law

Abiria v Afema

Abiria v Afema (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0053 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 176 (7 December 2017)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION No. 0053 OF 2017

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the respondent suffers from a mental illness (psychotic depression) resulting in incapacity to manage his own affairs. The applicant, being the biological father and primary caretaker, demonstrated suitability to act as manager, with no evidence of adverse interests or incapacity. The procedural requirements under the Administration of Estates of Persons of Unsound Mind Act and Rules were substantially complied with, and the court exercised its discretion to appoint the applicant as manager of the respondent's estate, subject to execution…

Source excerpt

• Management Of Estates
• Persons Of Unsound Mind
• Appointment Of Manager