Uganda Case Law

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…

Source excerpt

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