Natukunda Hilder v Kabagambe Eliab (Divorce Cause 2 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 422 (11 June 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Divorce Cause 2 of 2024
Judge
Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere, J
The High Court granted a divorce-related judgment, awarded UGX 10 million in general damages for assault, and ordered equal sharing of the children’s education costs.
Katereine v Asiimwe (Civil Application 573 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 47 (13 February 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Application 573 of 2024
Judge
Kazibwe, JA
The Court of Appeal of Uganda dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no prima facie case or irreparable harm was shown.
Nanjeho v Adiga (Civil Appeal 54 of 2023) [2024] UGHCFD 75 (28 October 2024)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Appeal 54 of 2023
Judge
Nagawa, J
The court found that the Appellant was afforded a fair hearing in the lower court, with opportunities to present evidence and call witnesses, and no procedural injustice was established. The trial Magistrate's decision to refer custody and maintenance issues to the country of residence was upheld as practical and legally sound, given both parties reside outside Uganda and enforcement of Ugandan orders would be impractical without reciprocal arrangements. The Magistrate erred in addressing the issue of matrimonial property, as the value exceeded the court's jurisdiction; however, the Appellant…
Mbenoha v Kapasika (Miscellaneous Civil Revision 3 of 2923) [2024] UGHC 884 (16 August 2024)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Civil Revision 3 of 2923
Judge
Byaruhanga Rugyema, J
High Court revision succeeded after finding a magistrate dissolved a marriage and ordered property division without a proper trial, evidence on oath, or cross-examination.
Kavuma v Kavuma (Miscellaneous Application 702 of 2024) [2024] UGHCFD 34 (15 July 2024)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 702 of 2024
Judge
Nagawa, J
The High Court granted interim joint custody of three minor children to both parents, setting weekday, weekend, schooling, and support arrangements pending divorce.
Kiggundu v Kaddu (Miscellaneous Application 74 of 2024) [2024] UGHCFD 30 (1 July 2024)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 74 of 2024
Judge
Komuhangi, J
The High Court dismissed an application for stay of execution, holding that the issues had already been decided in earlier proceedings and were res judicata.
Ninyambungira v Mugabe (Civil Application 36 of 2023) [2023] UGSC 76 (12 October 2023)
Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Application 36 of 2023
Judge
Christopher Madrama Izama, JSC
The Supreme Court dismissed an interim stay application, holding that the underlying appeal was prima facie time-barred and could not support stay orders.
Kaddu v Kaddu (Miscellaneous Application 86 of 2023) [2023] UGHCFD 194 (5 October 2023)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 86 of 2023
Judge
Komuhangi, J
The High Court refused to set aside a default judgment in a divorce dispute, finding the applicant had been served, filed a defective reply, and gave no sufficient reason to reopen the case.
Karokora v Karokora (Divorce Cause 20 of 2020) [2023] UGHCFD 32 (18 August 2023)
Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Divorce Cause 20 of 2020
Judge
Keitirima, J
The High Court dismissed a divorce petition, holding that cruelty or desertion alone were insufficient under the Divorce Act without proof of adultery.