Uganda Case Law

Bwengye v Bishop Stuart University (EOC/CR 20 of 2018)

Bwengye v Bishop Stuart University (EOC/CR 20 of 2018) [2018] UGEOC 1 (18 July 2018)

Court

Equal Opportunities Commission

Case number

EOC/CR 20 of 2018

Judges

Ojuko, Commissioner

The Tribunal found that the impugned provisions of the Respondent's Guild Constitution, which restrict key student leadership positions to members of the Anglican faith and require religious clearance, constitute unlawful discrimination and impairment of equal opportunities. These provisions violate Article 21 of the Constitution of Uganda, relevant sections of the Equal Opportunities Commission Act, and international instruments guaranteeing equality and non-discrimination. The Tribunal held that the Respondent's justification based on religious identity does not meet the constitutional crit…

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• Religious Discrimination
• Equal Opportunity
• Students Rights
• University Governance

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

Etienne and Anor v Secretary General of the East African Community

Etienne and Anor v Secretary General of the East African Community (Reference 5 of 2015) [2016] EACJ 37 (23 March 2016) (First Instance Division)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Reference 5 of 2015

Judge

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

The Court dismissed a challenge to the recruitment of the EACJ Registrar, holding that the Council could standardize qualifications and that the quota system was applied validly.

• Treaty Interpretation
• Public Service Recruitment
• Quota System
• Judicial Review
• Equal Opportunity
• Regional Integration