Uganda Case Law

Airtel Uganda Limited v Garfield Spence a.k.a. Konshens & Mtech Limited

Airtel Uganda Limited v Garfield Spence a.k.a. Konshens & Mtech Limited (Civil Application 458 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 217 (13 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 458 of 2024

Judge

Kibeedi Mutangula, JA

The Court found that the application for stay of execution was properly before it, rejecting the respondents' preliminary objection based on res judicata. The applicant had first sought stay in the High Court, which granted only a partial stay with harsh conditions. The Court held that concurrent jurisdiction is not limited to outright refusals but extends to cases where the High Court's conditions are unconscionable or only partially successful. The applicant demonstrated vigilance by filing the notice and record of appeal, and the appeal raised triable issues regarding damages, interest, ex…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Copyright Infringement
• Assessment Of Damages
• Exemplary Damages
• Balance Of Convenience
• Right Of Appeal

Turyareeba v Kahangirwe

Turyareeba v Kahangirwe (Civil Appeal 3 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 82 (27 March 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 3 of 2017

Judge

Muzamiru, JA, Mulyagonja, JA, Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC

The Court of Appeal dismissed a land dispute appeal, upholding the finding that res judicata was not proved and that the respondent owned the suit land.

• Res Judicata
• Land Ownership Dispute
• Burden Of Proof
• Trespass To Land
• Assessment Of Damages
• Res-judicata

Twesigye v Kayongo

Twesigye v Kayongo (Civil Suit 180 of 2021) [2025] UGCommC 69 (10 February 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 180 of 2021

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The High Court found the defendant breached a land sale agreement by giving a forged title, ordering refund of the purchase price, damages, interest, and costs.

• Breach Of Contract
• Fraudulent Land Sale
• Remedies For Breach
• Assessment Of Damages
• Breach-of-contract
• Land-sale-dispute

Arrow Centre (U) Ltd v Polat Yol Yapi Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi

Arrow Centre (U) Ltd v Polat Yol Yapi Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (Civil Suit 534 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 375 (23 December 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 534 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court held that the defendant breached a tyre supply contract, awarded the unpaid UGX 62,128,000, general damages, interest, and costs.

• Breach Of Contract
• Sale Of Goods
• Assessment Of Damages
• Interest Award
• Breach-of-contract
• Sale-of-goods

Rwankote v Zziwa & Another

Rwankote v Zziwa & Another (Civil Suit 940 of 2021) [2024] UGCommC 258 (19 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 940 of 2021

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The High Court found the defendants liable for breach of an undertaking to repay UGX 200 million and held the second defendant liable as guarantor.

• Breach Of Contract
• Guarantee Liability
• Assessment Of Damages
• Interest On Debt
• Breach-of-contract
• Guarantee-liability

Airtel Uganda Limited v Konshens & 3 Others

Airtel Uganda Limited v Konshens & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 560 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 236 (9 August 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 560 of 2024

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court granted only a partial stay of execution, allowing the respondents to recover up to 70% of the decretal sums pending appeal in a copyright dispute.

• Stay Of Execution
• Copyright Infringement
• Security For Due Performance
• Assessment Of Damages
• Appeal Likelihood
• Balance Of Convenience

Munobe v The Commissioner Customs, URA

Munobe v The Commissioner Customs, URA (Civil Appeal 12 of 2022) [2023] UGSC 63 (10 November 2023)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 12 of 2022

Judge

Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, JSC, Tuhaise, JSC, Mike Chibita, JSC, Musoke , JSC, Madrama , JSC

The Supreme Court dismissed a second appeal over alleged vandalism of imported vehicles, holding the damage occurred before transfer to URA custody.

• Negligence Liability
• Customs Control
• Duty Of Care
• Vandalism Of Imported Goods
• Warehouse Keeper Liability
• Assessment Of Damages

Mujib and Another v Attorney General

Mujib and Another v Attorney General (Civil Suit 160 of 2014) [2023] UGHCCD 187 (30 June 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 160 of 2014

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court found the Attorney General vicariously liable for damage caused by a UPDF officer driving a Ministry of Defence vehicle, and awarded general damages.

• Vicarious Liability
• Negligence
• Assessment Of Damages
• Proof Of Special Damages
• Vicarious-liability
• Special-damages

Nitro Chemicals (U) Limited v Makula Construction Limited

Nitro Chemicals (U) Limited v Makula Construction Limited (Civil Suit 71 of 2020) [2023] UGCommC 179 (28 April 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 71 of 2020

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court entered judgment for the supplier after the defendant filed no defence, awarding USD 17,726, general damages, interest, and costs.

• Contractual Debt Recovery
• Supply Of Goods
• Assessment Of Damages
• Interest Award
• Commercial-debt-recovery
• Supply-of-goods

Bwaligonza v Katwere & Others

Bwaligonza v Katwere & Others (Civil Appeal 5 of 2015) [2022] UGHC 123 (25 August 2022)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 5 of 2015

Judge

Joyce Kavuma, J

High Court civil appeal on a road accident: vicarious liability was found against the 2nd respondent, contributory negligence was upheld, and special damages were corrected.

• Vicarious Liability
• Contributory Negligence
• Assessment Of Damages
• Master Servant Relationship
• Vicarious-liability
• Contributory-negligence