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Moses Kabareebe v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 57 of 2023) [2025] UGSC 24 (8 July 2025)
The Supreme Court quashed Moses Kabareebe’s rape conviction, holding that grave contradictions in the prosecution evidence left reasonable doubt about non-consensual sex.
Strogen Limited and Others v Vehicle and Equipment Leasing Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 348 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 175 (17 June 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to set aside a judgment, finding no sufficient cause and holding that the applicants had been dilatory and aware of the proceedings.
Total Seeta Service Station v Stanbic Bank Limited Uganda and Julius Baale (Civil Appeal 165 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 173 (12 June 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging the sale of mortgaged property, holding that the mortgage-validity issue was not pleaded or proved at trial.
Kampala Capital City Authority v Sebuwufu Muhammed (Civil Appeal No. 69 of 2014) [2025] UGCA 174 (12 June 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that prior notices gave the respondent a fair opportunity to be heard before an enforcement notice, and allowed the appeal.
Ronald Bwambale T/A Ronald Bwambale Enterprises v DFCU Bank Limited (Civil Appeal No. 286 of 2020) [2025] UGCA 132 (12 May 2025)
Court of Appeal set aside a High Court judgment adopted from a referee’s report, holding the process was not a fair trial under Section 27 of the Judicature Act.
Kanaba Estates and Agencies Ltd v Dr. Sam Mayanja and Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 0001 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 282 (9 May 2025)
The court found that the 1st respondent, the Minister of State for Lands, made a decision affecting the applicant's rights as evidenced by the letter dated 23 January 2025, which directed the cancellation of the applicant's land title and issued further directives. The applicant was not given an opportunity to be heard before these directives were made, violating the principles of natural justice and the right to a fair hearing under the Constitution. The Minister acted ultra vires by purporting to review and reverse a High Court judgment, a function reserved for the judiciary. The directives…
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Lukanga and Another v Takaya (Miscellaneous Application 23 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 193 (16 April 2025)
The High Court at Masaka set aside a dismissal for non-attendance and reinstated the applicants’ earlier application, finding sufficient cause based on counsel’s default.
Chopin Joseph Micheal v Fairway Hotel Limited (Civil Revision No. 13 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 84 (12 March 2025)
The court found that the Chief Magistrate acted within jurisdiction and in accordance with the law when requiring the applicant to deposit UGX 15,000,000 and his passport as security for appearance. The applicant was present in court, represented by counsel, and given an opportunity to be heard before the orders were made. The court determined that there was no illegality, material irregularity, or injustice in the proceedings or orders of the Chief Magistrate. The application for revision was therefore dismissed as lacking merit, and the orders of the lower court were upheld. The court empha…
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Pontrilas Investments Limited v Central Bank of Kenya and Another (Appeal No.2 of 2023) [2025] EACJ 9 (4 March 2025) (Appellate Division)
The Appellate Division set aside a bifurcation ruling, holding that jurisdictional issues already found to involve mixed law and fact had to be heard with evidence.
National Information Technology Authority Uganda v Gulf Africa Limited (Civil Appeal 126 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 38 (26 February 2025)
The High Court found that the impugned procurement was governed by World Bank Standard Procurement Documents and the Procurement Management Manual, which provide a complaints management procedure distinct from that under the PPDA Act. The Manual, formed under the Financing Agreement with the International Development Association, constitutes an international obligation that prevails over the PPDA Act per Section 3(1). The Manual and bidding documents only permit complaints to be addressed to the Executive Director of the appellant, with review and clearance by the World Bank, and do not provi…
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