Uganda Case Law

Akiror v International Food policy Research Institute (Labour Dispute Reference 235 of 2019)

Akiror v International Food policy Research Institute (Labour Dispute Reference 235 of 2019) [2023] UGIC 44 (18 August 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 235 of 2019

Judge

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

The court found that the Claimant's termination was neither by mutual agreement nor in accordance with the required procedure under the Employment Act. The discussions on mutual separation were inconclusive, and the Claimant did not consent to the terms proposed by the Respondent. The Respondent unilaterally terminated the Claimant without notice or a fair hearing, contrary to Sections 58 and 66 of the Employment Act and the Respondent's own HR Manual. The court rejected the Respondent's argument that acceptance of terminal benefits amounted to consent or estoppel, noting the Claimant's accep…

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• Unfair Termination
• Procedural Fairness
• Severance Pay
• Discrimination Claims
• Employment Contracts

Baguma v Kampala Capital City Authority

Baguma v Kampala Capital City Authority (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 318 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 155 (13 May 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 318 OF 2019

Judge

Nambayo, J

The court found that the Respondent's delay in issuing the appointment letter to the Applicant was a breach of statutory obligation under Regulation 29(1) of the Public Service Commission Regulations, but did not amount to a violation of constitutional rights as alleged. There was no evidence of discrimination within the meaning of Article 21(3) of the Constitution, nor was there proof of violation of economic rights under Article 40, as salary and benefits only accrue upon formal appointment and deployment. The Applicant was not entitled to salary or benefits for the period prior to his form…

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• Public Service Appointments
• Statutory Obligations
• Constitutional Rights Enforcement
• Discrimination Claims

Nijimbere v East African Community Secretariat

Nijimbere v East African Community Secretariat (Reference 7 of 2015) [2016] EACJ 62 (23 March 2016) (First Instance Division)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Reference 7 of 2015

Judge

Jundu JA, Lenaola JA, Mugenyi JA, Ngiye JA, Ntezilyayo JA

The Court dismissed Alice Nijimbere’s reference, holding that the EAC Secretariat’s refusal to grant interview dispensation was lawful, reasonable, and non-discriminatory.

• Recruitment Procedure
• Equal Opportunity
• Gender Equality
• Administrative Decision Review
• Discrimination Claims
• Administrative-law