Uganda Case Law

Rushfah Trading Co. Ltd v Chongqing International Construction Corporation Ltd and Bi-Energy General Trading LLC (Misc. Application No. 210 of 2024)

Rushfah Trading Co. Ltd v Chongqing International Construction Corporation Ltd and Bi-Energy General Trading LLC (Misc. Application No. 210 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 218 (15 July 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 210 of 2024

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The High Court dismissed an application to stay execution of a consent judgment, finding no sufficient cause and holding the request was barred by res judicata and abuse of process.

• Stay Of Execution
• Consent Judgment
• Third Party Proceedings
• Res Judicata
• Abuse Of Process
• Stay-of-execution

Katalihwa v Kisoke and Another (HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025)

Katalihwa v Kisoke and Another (HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025) [2025] UGHC 546 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court reviewed an earlier ruling for overlooking evidence of pending execution, but refused a stay of execution over taxed costs and eviction.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Stay Of Execution
• Consent Judgment
• Eviction Orders
• Taxed Costs
• Appeal Process

Onaba George v Ruth Inyalio

Onaba George v Ruth Inyalio (Civil Appeal No. 85 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 230 (7 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 85 of 2017

Judge

Luswata, JA, Kihika, JA /JCC, Kazibwe, JA

The Court of Appeal set aside a High Court ruling made without a proper hearing, reinstated the civil suit, and remitted it for hearing.

• Right To Fair Hearing
• Letters Of Administration
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Consent Judgment
• Mediation Procedure
• Fair-hearing

Kabyanga Rogers v Mukiibi Bashir and Muwonge Abbey (Revision Cause No. 14 of 2023)

Kabyanga Rogers v Mukiibi Bashir and Muwonge Abbey (Revision Cause No. 14 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 93 (17 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Revision Cause No. 14 of 2023

Judge

Nassuna Matovu, J

The High Court set aside a consent judgment for exceeding a chief magistrate’s pecuniary jurisdiction and ordered the suit transferred to the Land Division.

• Pecuniary Jurisdiction
• Consent Judgment
• Revision Of Magistrate Orders
• Transfer Of Suit
• Pecuniary-jurisdiction
• Consent-judgment

Uganda Air Cargo Corporation Limited v Moses Kirunda and Others

Uganda Air Cargo Corporation Limited v Moses Kirunda and Others (Civil Appeal 208 of 2015) [2025] UGCA 168 (9 May 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 208 of 2015

Judge

Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC, Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal found that the Attorney General entered into the consent judgment without express instructions or approval from the appellant's accounting officer, and failed to consult senior officials or obtain written authorization. The evidence showed that the State Attorney acted under a mistake and misapprehension of material facts, and misrepresented the approval of the Attorney General. The consent judgment included claims not attributable to the appellant and was not signed by the appellant's senior officials, violating court policy. The court held that grounds for setting aside…

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• Consent Judgment
• Authority Of Counsel
• Setting Aside Agreements
• Unlawful Termination
• Misrepresentation
• Mistake In Contract

Nyanzira v Rukera & Another

Nyanzira v Rukera & Another (Civil Appeal 31 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 229 (24 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 31 of 2022

Judge

Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere, J

The High Court found that the trial magistrate failed to address and correct obvious errors on the face of the record, specifically the misidentification of the relevant land claim number and the improper award of costs against the successful party. The court held that the appellant's application should have been treated as a request for review rather than an appeal, given the nature of the errors. The failure to correct these errors was impermissible under Ugandan law, and the proceedings were irregular. The High Court reversed the costs order and directed a new trial before a different magi…

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• Consent Judgment
• Error On Face Of Record
• Review Of Magistrate Decision
• Matrimonial Property Dispute

Waliggo v Kiwankuka and Njongo

Waliggo v Kiwankuka and Njongo (Miscellaneous Application 125 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 212 (21 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 125 of 2023

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The High Court at Masaka dismissed an application to set aside a consent judgment, holding that the applicant lacked locus standi to challenge the estate transaction.

• Locus Standi
• Consent Judgment
• Estate Administration
• Beneficiary Rights
• Locus-standi
• Consent-judgment

Mukwano Enterprises Ltd v Seninde Miriam and Liz Kibalama (Misc. Application No. 1774 of 2024)

Mukwano Enterprises Ltd v Seninde Miriam and Liz Kibalama (Misc. Application No. 1774 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 85 (1 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 1774 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court refused leave to appeal against an order permitting amendment of a plaint, holding the proposed appeal raised no substantial arguable issue.

• Leave To Appeal
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Consent Judgment
• Judicial Discretion
• Residual Claims
• Leave-to-appeal

Tumuhimbise Asafu and Another v Bogere Paul

Tumuhimbise Asafu and Another v Bogere Paul (Civil Revision No. 34 of 2023) [2025] UGHCCD 63 (24 March 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Revision No. 34 of 2023

Judge

Baguma, J

The High Court revised a civil suit record, set aside the judgment, decree, taxation and execution, and granted unconditional leave to defend after finding payment discrepancies.

• Consent Judgment
• Execution Of Decree
• Summary Suit
• Leave To Defend
• Civil-procedure
• Summary-suits

The Microfinance Support Centre v Kasese Hospital and Baguma John Henry

The Microfinance Support Centre v Kasese Hospital and Baguma John Henry (Miscellaneous Application 42 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 404 (10 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 42 of 2024

Judge

David S.L. Makumbi, J

The court found that the Applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient grounds for leave to appeal. The alleged fraud was not properly laid before the High Court, and the application for leave to appeal was based on issues already dismissed for being filed out of time. The court held that the Applicant did not present an arguable prima facie case, as the issue of fraud could not be used to circumvent the procedural impropriety and lack of proof against the Respondents. Consequently, the application did not raise substantial questions of law warranting appellate consideration, and leave to appeal…

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• Leave To Appeal
• Consent Judgment
• Fraud In Proceedings
• Abuse Of Court Process