Uganda Case Law

Karanzi v Kampala International University (Labour Dispute Claim 5 of 2022)

Karanzi v Kampala International University (Labour Dispute Claim 5 of 2022) [2025] UGIC 6 (30 January 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 5 of 2022

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The court found that the respondent failed to accord the claimant procedural fairness, as the invitation to the disciplinary hearing was not properly served, did not provide sufficient time to prepare a defence, lacked adequate particulars of the allegations, and did not explain the claimant's rights at the hearing. The respondent also failed to follow its own internal disciplinary procedures. Substantively, the court held that the allegations of professional misconduct and academic dishonesty were not proven to a reasonable standard, as the disciplinary hearing minutes did not provide suffic…

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• Unfair Dismissal
• Procedural Fairness
• Substantive Fairness
• Severance Pay
• Damages For Wrongful Termination

Kayondo v The Co.operative Bank Ltd

Kayondo v The Co.operative Bank Ltd (Civil Suit No. 899 of 1989) [1992] UGHC 25 (14 September 1992)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 899 of 1989

Judge

Okello, J

The High Court held that the bank by-laws were not part of the plaintiff’s employment contract and that his termination on 16/10/89 was effective.

• Termination Of Employment
• Breach Of Contract
• Employment Contract Terms
• Injunctions
• Damages For Wrongful Termination
• Employment-law