Uganda Case Law

Katsinde George and Another v Rubarekyera George and Others

Katsinde George and Another v Rubarekyera George and Others (Civil Application No. 184 of 2025) [2025] UGCA 246 (23 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application No. 184 of 2025

Judge

John Mike Musisi, JJA/JCC

The court found that the applicants had complied with procedural requirements by first seeking a stay in the High Court. The appeal raised serious and arguable questions of law and fact, including fraud, principles of bonafide purchase, powers of the commissioner for land registration, and the quantum of damages. The applicants demonstrated that they would suffer irreparable harm if evicted, as the land is their home and sole source of livelihood, and the harm could not be adequately compensated by damages. The balance of convenience favored the applicants, who would suffer most if the applic…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Eviction Orders
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Bonafide Purchaser Principle
• Cancellation Of Title
• Assessment Of General Damages

Gyagenda Derrick Sseremba v Pride Microfinance (MDI) Ltd and Najjuma Aisha (Originating Summons No. 1 of 2025)

Gyagenda Derrick Sseremba v Pride Microfinance (MDI) Ltd and Najjuma Aisha (Originating Summons No. 1 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 515 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Originating Summons No. 1 of 2025

Judge

Grace Flavia Lamuno - J

The court found that the issues raised in the originating summons, particularly the validity of the sale and allegations of fraud, are contentious and require oral evidence and a full trial. Originating summons procedure is reserved for simple, non-contentious matters and is inappropriate where there are substantial disputes of fact. The matter was therefore improperly brought by originating summons and should proceed as an ordinary suit by plaint. The court exercised its powers to direct that the suit be heard as an ordinary suit, rather than dismissing it, to ensure a full and fair determin…

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• Originating Summons Procedure
• Sale Of Mortgaged Property
• Eviction Orders
• Validity Of Sale Agreement

Katalihwa v Kisoke and Another (HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025)

Katalihwa v Kisoke and Another (HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025) [2025] UGHC 546 (14 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-LD-MA-0029-2025

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court reviewed an earlier ruling for overlooking evidence of pending execution, but refused a stay of execution over taxed costs and eviction.

• Review Of Court Orders
• Stay Of Execution
• Consent Judgment
• Eviction Orders
• Taxed Costs
• Appeal Process

Nakibus J. Lakara v Akim Sondit Musiwa

Nakibus J. Lakara v Akim Sondit Musiwa (Miscellaneous Application 420 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 232 (7 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 420 of 2019

Judge

Buteera, DCJ, Obura, JA, Kihika, JA /JCC

The Court of Appeal held that the applicant satisfied the requirements for a stay of execution pending appeal: a notice of appeal was duly filed and served; the applicant demonstrated a real risk of substantial loss and irreparable harm if execution proceeded, given the imminent threat of eviction and demolition of a home occupied for 37 years; the application was made promptly after judgment; and the intended appeal raises serious triable issues. The court exercised its discretion to grant a stay, noting that the purpose is to preserve the status quo and prevent the appeal from being rendere…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Appeals Process
• Eviction Orders
• Security For Due Performance

Mugisha v The Registered Trustees of Fort Portal Diocese (HCT-01-CV-CS-0024 OF 2024)

Mugisha v The Registered Trustees of Fort Portal Diocese (HCT-01-CV-CS-0024 OF 2024) [2025] UGHC 536 (4 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-CS-0024 OF 2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court rejected preliminary objections, holding the land claim was not time-barred and that the plaint disclosed a cause of action.

• Limitation Periods
• Adverse Possession
• Cause Of Action
• Trusts And Estates
• Eviction Orders
• Limitation-periods

Kiyaga Edward v Christy Mary Namakula Kapere

Kiyaga Edward v Christy Mary Namakula Kapere (Civil Application No. 1293 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 220 (2 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application No. 1293 of 2023

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal granted stay only for parts of the decree not yet executed, holding that the eviction order had already been carried out and could not be reversed.

• Stay Of Execution
• Appeal Rights
• Fraudulent Land Registration
• Eviction Orders
• Security For Due Performance
• Stay-of-execution

Abbasi Ali v Salama Ibrahim Abia

Abbasi Ali v Salama Ibrahim Abia (Civil Appeal 40 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 497 (30 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 40 of 2023

Judge

Wolayo, J

High Court land appeal on limitation, inheritance, and trespass. The court upheld the respondent’s entitlement to the deceased’s estate, but set aside the trespass finding and damages.

• Succession Of Estates
• Adverse Possession
• Licensee Vs Trespasser
• Gender Equality In Inheritance
• Limitation Periods
• Eviction Orders

Ddamba Joseph v Bujingo James Makanga

Ddamba Joseph v Bujingo James Makanga (Civil Suit 987 of 2022) [2025] UGHCLD 76 (14 March 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 987 of 2022

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court found the defendant breached a land sale agreement by failing to give vacant possession after full payment, and granted eviction, damages, interest, and costs.

• Breach Of Contract
• Specific Performance
• Vacant Possession
• Eviction Orders
• General Damages
• Breach-of-contract

Mbazira Joseph and Another v Bugogo Yosam and Others

Mbazira Joseph and Another v Bugogo Yosam and Others (Civil Suit No. 103 of 2016) [2025] UGHC 568 (13 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 103 of 2016

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court held that the disputed land was the plaintiffs’ property, cancelled overlapping defendants’ titles, ordered eviction, and awarded UGX 50 million in general damages.

• Land Title Registration
• Leasehold Disputes
• Double Titling
• Eviction Orders
• Mesne Profits
• General Damages

Rwenzori Commodities Ltd v Kiiza and 3 others

Rwenzori Commodities Ltd v Kiiza and 3 others (Miscellaneous Application 69 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 131 (28 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 69 of 2024

Judge

Wagona, J

The court found that the Applicant failed to prove, on the requisite standard, that the 3rd and 4th Respondents were in contempt of the court's orders. The eviction order issued in Miscellaneous Application No. 42 of 2019 applied only to the parties to Civil Suit No. 28 of 2008 and did not extend to third parties. The directives issued by the 4th Respondent were intended to protect non-parties from indiscriminate eviction and did not contravene the court's orders. The Applicant's attempt to enforce the eviction against persons not covered by the consent judgment and court orders was not suppo…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Service Of Process
• Eviction Orders
• Representative Suits
• Execution Of Judgments