Oyuru and Others v Soroti Municipal Council (Civil Suit 24 of 2018) [2024] UGHC 597 (3 July 2024)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 24 of 2018
Judge
Adonyo, J
The High Court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove conditional transfer of clan land to Soroti Municipal Council. The suit was dismissed, with no order as to costs.
Ololosokwan Village Council and Others v Attorney General of United Republic of the Tanzania (Reference No.10 of 2017) [2022] EACJ 25 (30 September 2022) (First Instance Division)
Court
East African Court of Justice
Case number
Reference No.10 of 2017
Judge
Mugenyi PJ, Ngiye J, Nyachae J
The Court held that it has jurisdiction to hear and determine the Reference under Articles 27 and 30 of the Treaty, and that exhaustion of local remedies is not required. However, on the substantive issues, the Applicants failed to discharge the burden of proof that the evictions occurred outside the Serengeti National Park or that the Respondent's actions violated the Treaty or Protocol. The Applicants' evidence, including that of their expert witness, was found insufficient and lacking in specificity regarding the location of the boundaries. The Respondent's evidence was consistent that the…
Karekyezi & 2 Ors v The Registered Trustees of Church of Uganda (Hct Civil Appfai, No.Q17 of 2011) [2012] UGHC 153 (7 August 2012)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Hct Civil Appfai, No.Q17 of 2011
Judge
Kwesiga, J
The High Court allowed a civil appeal over disputed land, finding the Church of Uganda had not proved ownership and that the appellants had not trespassed.