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.
Kamba Petroleum (U) Limited v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 10 of 2016) [2018] UGEDT 4 (23 February 2018)
Court
Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Case number
EDT COMPLAINT 10 of 2016
Judges
Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Eng. Dr. Moses Musaazi - Member Electricity Disputes Tribunal
The tribunal found that Umeme unlawfully connected 12 other customers to Kamba Petroleum’s meter, causing overbilling. Special damages were refused, but general damages and costs were awarded.