Uganda Case Law

Oyergio & Another v FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI)

Oyergio & Another v FINCA Uganda Limited (MDI) (Civil Suit 12 of 2010) [2023] UGHC 358 (21 February 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 12 of 2010

Judge

Ajiji, J

The court found that the defendant followed the statutory and constitutional requirements for fair hearing and due process prior to terminating the plaintiffs' employment. The plaintiffs were given opportunities to respond to allegations and attend disciplinary meetings. The holding of academic documents as collateral was pursuant to a freely entered loan agreement, and the defendant was entitled to retain them until the plaintiffs satisfied their loan obligations. There was no evidence of unlawful termination or illegal withholding of documents. Consequently, the plaintiffs' claims for damag…

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• Unlawful Termination
• Employee Benefits
• Collateral For Loans
• Fair Hearing
• Withholding Documents

Secretary General of the East African Community v Uwezeyimana (Application 15 of 2021)

Secretary General of the East African Community v Uwezeyimana (Application 15 of 2021) [2022] EACJ 31 (28 November 2022) (First Instance Division)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Application 15 of 2021

Judge

Muhumuza JA, Nyawello JA, Wejuli JA

The Court determined that its jurisdiction in personam is strictly limited to Partner States and Institutions of the East African Community as defined by the Treaty. KCB Bank Tanzania Limited, being a private corporate financial institution and not designated as an Institution of the Community under Article 9, falls outside the scope of entities over which the Court can exercise jurisdiction. Consequently, the application to join KCB as a third party fails because the Court cannot issue enforceable orders against a party over whom it lacks jurisdiction. The Court emphasized that third party n…

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• Third Party Joinder
• Jurisdiction Ratione Personae
• Death Benefits
• Employee Benefits
• Bank Liability

Ouma Mudido v Oakwood Investments Ltd (Labour Dispute Reference No. 46 of 2015)

Ouma Mudido v Oakwood Investments Ltd (Labour Dispute Reference No. 46 of 2015) [2020] UGIC 25 (10 November 2020)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 46 of 2015

The court found that the claimant voluntarily resigned from his employment by letter dated 16/09/2007, and there was no evidence that the resignation was rejected or that he was unlawfully terminated. The reasons for resignation were personal and not due to any unreasonable conduct by the employer. The court rejected the claim of constructive dismissal, finding no evidence of threats or harassment in the resignation letter or testimony. The claimant was not entitled to severance, overtime, general damages, or salary since termination. However, the court found that the claimant was entitled to…

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• Unlawful Termination
• Constructive Dismissal
• Resignation
• Employee Benefits
• Payment In Lieu Of Notice

Byanju v Board of Governors St. Augustine College Wakiso (Labour Dispute 62 of 2016)

Byanju v Board of Governors St. Augustine College Wakiso (Labour Dispute 62 of 2016) [2017] UGIC 20 (1 December 2017)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute 62 of 2016

The court found that the claimant was not unlawfully terminated or constructively dismissed. The respondent's grant of unpaid study leave did not breach the contract of service, as the claimant had requested relief from duties and accepted the leave terms. There was no evidence of intolerable working conditions or fundamental breach by the employer. The claimant did not return to work after the leave expired, which the court interpreted as abandonment rather than abscondment, since the contract was suspended during unpaid leave. The court held that the claimant was not entitled to salary, all…

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• Unlawful Termination
• Breach Of Contract
• Constructive Dismissal
• Employee Benefits
• Study Leave
• Loan Obligations

Uganda Electicity Board Vs Kiganda

Uganda Electicity Board Vs Kiganda (Civil Appeal No. 46 of 2005) [2006] UGCA 44 (27 October 2006)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 46 of 2005

The Court of Appeal held that where salary and allowances were consolidated, pension and gratuity had to be computed on the consolidated figure.

• Termination Of Employment
• Pension Entitlement
• Calculation Of Gratuity
• Consolidated Salary
• Employee Benefits
• Employment-law

Robinah Sajjabi V UCB (High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996 ) (High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996)

Robinah Sajjabi V UCB (High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996 ) (High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996) [2002] UGHC 58 (23 January 2002)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

High Court Civil Suit No. 560 of 1996

The court found that the defendant did not lawfully terminate the plaintiff's employment. Although the employer has the right to terminate employment, this must be done in accordance with the contract and personnel regulations. The plaintiff's contract required one month's notice or salary in lieu of notice for normal termination, and allowed summary dismissal only in cases of proven misconduct. The defendant suspended the plaintiff on suspicion of fraud but, after police investigations ended in her favour and no prosecution ensued, failed to either reinstate her or terminate her employment w…

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• Wrongful Termination
• Summary Dismissal
• Employment Contracts
• Employee Benefits
• Damages For Detention

Masaba v Bank Of Uganda

Masaba v Bank Of Uganda (Civil Suit 663 of 1995) [1996] UGHC 61 (17 October 1996)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 663 of 1995

Judges

Ntabgoba, PJ

The High Court held that Bank of Uganda breached a voluntary retirement scheme by deducting a housing loan from the plaintiff’s retirement package without agreed repayment terms.

• Voluntary Retirement Scheme
• Breach Of Contract
• Employee Benefits
• Housing Loan Deduction
• Breach-of-contract
• Employment-law

Emomeri v Shell (U) Limited

Emomeri v Shell (U) Limited (Civil Suit 440 of 1994) [1995] UGHC 40 (17 March 1995)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 440 of 1994

Judge

Egonda-Ntende, J

The High Court held that Julius Emomeri’s employment was lawfully terminated for gross insubordination and dismissed his claims for damages and future benefits.

• Wrongful Termination
• Termination Procedure
• Employee Benefits
• Notice Period
• Severance Pay
• Special Damages

Emomeri v Shell Uganda Limited

Emomeri v Shell Uganda Limited (Civil suit no. 440/94) [1995] UGHC 71 (17 March 1995)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil suit no. 440/94

Judge

Egonda-Ntende, J

The High Court upheld the termination of an employee for gross insubordination and dismissed claims for damages, future salary, gratuity, and refunds.

• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Contracts
• Notice Periods
• Employee Benefits
• Severance Pay
• Special Damages