Uganda Case Law

Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited v Stanbic Bank (U) Limited

Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited v Stanbic Bank (U) Limited (Civil Suit 322 of 2022) [2025] UGCommC 58 (9 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 322 of 2022

Judge

Cornelia Kakooza Sabiiti, J

The court found the bank breached its online-banking contract, but held the plaintiff 80% contributorily negligent for weak internal controls. The plaintiff recovered UGX 339,556,644.

• Banker Customer Relationship
• Online Banking Liability
• Contractual Obligations
• Negligence
• Contributory Negligence
• Banker-customer-relationship

Kiiza v UMEME Limited (HCT-01-CV-CS 7 of 2022)

Kiiza v UMEME Limited (HCT-01-CV-CS 7 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 935 (30 September 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-CS 7 of 2022

Judge

Mugabo, J

The High Court held Umeme liable in negligence after a child was electrocuted by live wires from fallen poles and awarded damages, interest, and costs.

• Negligence
• Duty Of Care
• Contributory Negligence
• Personal Injury
• Damages
• Electricity Distribution Liability

Rukundo v Bagonza and 2 Others

Rukundo v Bagonza and 2 Others (Civil Suit 449 of 2017) [2024] UGHCCD 142 (28 August 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 449 of 2017

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court found the 2nd defendant negligent in a road accident, held the 1st defendant vicariously liable, and awarded the plaintiff damages.

• Negligence
• Vicarious Liability
• Personal Injury
• Special And General Damages
• Contributory Negligence
• Vicarious-liability

Chongqing International Corporation Limited v Muhimbise

Chongqing International Corporation Limited v Muhimbise (Civil Appeal 24 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 277 (30 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 24 of 2022

Judge

Joyce Kavuma, J

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant failed to properly plead and prove contributory negligence, and the evidence supported the trial court's finding that the respondent's vehicle was damaged due to the appellant's negligence in leaving an open ditch without adequate warning. The respondent was not shown to have acted negligently, as she lacked knowledge of the specific danger and the conditions prevented her from avoiding the accident. The respondent proved her damages on a balance of probabilities through credible testimony and documentary evidence. The trial magistrate's awards o…

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• Negligence
• Contributory Negligence
• Damages Assessment
• Pleading Requirements
• Burden Of Proof

Rwanyarare v Engano Millers Limited

Rwanyarare v Engano Millers Limited (Civil Suit 20 of 2017) [2024] UGHC 173 (16 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 20 of 2017

Judge

Joyce Kavuma, J

The High Court found both parties partly at fault for a road collision, held the defendant vicariously liable, rejected special damages, and awarded general damages and costs.

• Negligence
• Contributory Negligence
• Vicarious Liability
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Damages
• Burden Of Proof

Mwebe v Ankole Original Traders & Another

Mwebe v Ankole Original Traders & Another (Civil Suit 106 of 2003) [2024] UGHC 172 (16 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 106 of 2003

Judge

Joyce Kavuma, J

The High Court held the 1st Defendant liable for a traffic accident after finding it remained the registered owner of the lorry and had not rebutted ownership.

• Negligence
• Vicarious Liability
• Contributory Negligence
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Vicarious-liability
• Contributory-negligence

Ssebaduka v EFC Uganda Limited (MDI)

Ssebaduka v EFC Uganda Limited (MDI) (Civil Suit 898 of 2021) [2023] UGCommC 80 (1 September 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 898 of 2021

Judge

Kahigi Asiimwe, J

The court dismissed a borrower’s claim against his lender over an expired insurance policy on a secured motor vehicle, finding no contractual, fiduciary, or negligence duty to renew it.

• Loan Agreements
• Insurance Contracts
• Fiduciary Duty
• Negligence
• Contributory Negligence
• Loan-agreements

Masinde and Another v Kampala City Council Authourity

Masinde and Another v Kampala City Council Authourity (Civil Suit 210 of 2018) [2023] UGHCCD 133 (5 May 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 210 of 2018

The High Court dismissed a negligence claim over a fatal fall into an open drainage channel, finding no breach by Kampala Capital City Authority and no statutory cause of action.

• Negligence
• Breach Of Statutory Duty
• Contributory Negligence
• Duty Of Care
• Breach-of-statutory-duty
• Contributory-negligence

Atto v Waibi and Another

Atto v Waibi and Another (Civil Suit No. 26 of 2013) [2023] UGHCCD 114 (28 April 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 26 of 2013

Judge

Okello, J

The High Court held UMEME vicariously liable for a road accident caused by its employee, finding negligence proved and awarding damages, interest, and costs.

• Negligence
• Vicarious Liability
• Contributory Negligence
• Special Damages
• General Damages
• Vicarious-liability

Ayebale v Muttico Technical Services Limited and Another

Ayebale v Muttico Technical Services Limited and Another (Civil Suit No. 55 of 2017) [2023] UGHCCD 24 (22 February 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 55 of 2017

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The court found that the 2nd Defendant, while driving in the course of employment with the 1st Defendant, negligently swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with the Plaintiff's motorcycle, causing severe injuries and permanent incapacity. The Plaintiff's evidence, corroborated by witness testimony and police reports, established that the 2nd Defendant breached his duty of care. The 1st Defendant was held vicariously liable as the employer. The Defendants failed to plead or prove contributory negligence, and their assertions regarding the Plaintiff's alleged misconduct were unsupported by…

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• Negligence
• Vicarious Liability
• Road Traffic Accidents
• Personal Injury
• Damages
• Contributory Negligence