Uganda Case Law

Lutembe Edward Ntege v Mukiibi Katamba Fred and Commissioner Land Registration

Lutembe Edward Ntege v Mukiibi Katamba Fred and Commissioner Land Registration (Civil Suit No. 1 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 534 (16 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 1 of 2023

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The court found that the suit land, Mawokota Block 162 Plot 13, forms part of the estate of the late Sulaimani Ntege, based on uncontroverted documentary and oral evidence, prior judgments, and physical possession by the Plaintiff and his family. The 1st Defendant's registration was procured through fraud, with full knowledge of the estate's interests and without due diligence. The Defendant's absence from proceedings and lack of recognition by local authorities further undermined his claim. The fraudulent registration constituted trespass, interfering with the Plaintiff's legal possession as…

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• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Estate Administration
• Registration Of Title
• Trespass To Land

Tukube George William v Nabukenya Jesca and Commissioner Land Registration

Tukube George William v Nabukenya Jesca and Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Application 893 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 80 (5 May 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 893 of 2024

Judge

Alividza, J

The High Court of Uganda reinstated a dismissed land suit after finding the delay was caused by the Registrar’s failure to sign summons for directions, not the applicant’s inaction.

• Review Of Dismissal Order
• Reinstatement Of Suit
• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Estate Administration
• Review-of-dismissal-order
• Reinstatement-of-suit

Lutaaya v Nabwegamu & 3 Others

Lutaaya v Nabwegamu & 3 Others (Civil Appeal 16 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 153 (21 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 16 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The court found that the appellant failed to prove that the respondents obtained the suit land through fraud. The evidence showed that the caveat was lodged on plot 637, not on the disputed plots 627 and 628, and that the transfer to the late Kamanyire Julius and subsequently to the 1st and 2nd respondents occurred after the caveat was lifted. There was no credible evidence of backdating or fraudulent conduct by the respondents or the Registrar of Titles. The respondents were bona fide purchasers for value without notice of any fraud, and the appellant's failure to promptly transfer title aft…

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• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Registration Of Titles
• Caveat Procedure
• Title Conveyancing

Jjunju & 4 Others v Madhivani Group Limited

Jjunju & 4 Others v Madhivani Group Limited (Miscellaneous Application 2730 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 14 (20 January 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 2730 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The applicants, as administrators and beneficiaries of the estate of the late Yusuf Ssuuna Kiweewa, suffered a legal grievance by being deprived of their proprietary rights without being heard in Civil Suit No. 615 of 2012. Section 82 of the Civil Procedure Act grants locus standi to any aggrieved person, including non-parties, where their rights are affected. Official reports corroborate the applicants' claim to the land and raise serious allegations of fraud and illegality in the respondent's acquisition and conversion of the land. The denial of an opportunity to be heard constitutes suffic…

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• Review Of Judgment
• Locus Standi
• Ownership Dispute
• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Right To Be Heard

Kaddu & 3 Others v The Commissioner Land Registration & 9 Others & National Agricultural Research Organization v Akright Projects Limited & 8 Others

Kaddu & 3 Others v The Commissioner Land Registration & 9 Others & National Agricultural Research Organization v Akright Projects Limited & 8 Others (Civil Suit 154 of 2009) [2024] UGHCLD 295 (28 November 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 154 of 2009

Judges

Zeija, PJ

The court found that there was no credible evidence of a valid transfer or sale from Yofasi Sekaiba to Yafesi Walusimbi, and the registration of Yafesi Walusimbi as proprietor of Busiro Block 260 Plot 8 was fraudulent. The absence of a sale agreement, transfer instrument, or any witness to such a transaction, combined with the title showing Walusimbi as first registered proprietor, led to the conclusion that the title was procured by fraud. Consequently, all subsequent registrations and transfers by the 3rd to 7th defendants, and sales to the 8th, 9th, and 10th defendants, were void as they d…

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• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Registration Of Titles
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Eviction
• Leasehold Rights
• Counterclaims

Okui v Nsubuga and Another

Okui v Nsubuga and Another (Civil Suit 469 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 260 (16 October 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 469 of 2023

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court found a fraudulent land transfer, held the 1st defendant a trespasser, and ordered cancellation of the title, damages, injunctions, and costs.

• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Trespass To Land
• Malicious Damage To Property
• Statutory Duties Of Land Registrar
• Remedies In Land Disputes
• Fraudulent-land-transfer

Aloysius Kakande v Attorney General and Others

Aloysius Kakande v Attorney General and Others (Civil Suit No. 125 of 2018 and 22 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 1283 (25 September 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 125 of 2018 and 22 of 2021

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The court found that the plaintiff lawfully acquired and was registered as proprietor of Gomba Block 138 Plots 2, 4, and 5, based on a valid sale agreement, a binding judgment in rem, and proper registration. Allegations of forgery and fraud by the defendants were not proved to the required standard; the forensic report relied on by the defendants was not properly adduced in evidence. The court presumed the authenticity of the mutation forms and sale agreements as ancient documents. The registration of the 4th defendant on Plot 8 was found lawful, but only as to the residue of the late Nsimbi…

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• Mailo Land Ownership
• Registration Of Titles
• Overlapping Titles
• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Rectification Of Register
• Cadastral Mapping

Ntumwa v Liao Qingling & Another

Ntumwa v Liao Qingling & Another (Civil Suit 735 of 2022) [2024] UGHCLD 220 (16 September 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 735 of 2022

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court found that the title to land at Upper Naguru East Road was fraudulently obtained, cancelled it, reinstated the rightful proprietor, and awarded damages.

• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Registration Of Titles
• Remedies For Land Fraud
• Injunctions
• Damages Award
• Fraudulent-land-transfer

Ssengendo v Ssengendo & 2 Others

Ssengendo v Ssengendo & 2 Others (Civil Suit 1134 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 212 (28 August 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 1134 of 2023

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court of Uganda’s Land Division found fraudulent transfer and trespass, cancelled subdivided titles, registered the plaintiff as proprietor, and awarded general damages.

• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Trespass To Land
• Registration Of Titles
• Remedies For Land Disputes
• Fraudulent-land-transfer
• Trespass-to-land

Nabirye & 6 Others v Kyobe & 2 Others

Nabirye & 6 Others v Kyobe & 2 Others (Civil Suit 2054 of 2016) [2024] UGHCLD 202 (6 August 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 2054 of 2016

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The plaintiffs lawfully purchased the suit land from the 1st defendant, took possession, and were denied transfer forms and title due to fraudulent conduct by the defendants. The limitation period for fraud commenced when the plaintiffs discovered the fraudulent acts between 2010 and 2013, making the suit timely. The inclusion of the 2nd–7th plaintiffs in the sale agreement and the conduct of the 1st defendant estopped him from denying their interest, granting them locus standi. The 2nd and 3rd defendants failed to exercise reasonable due diligence and had constructive notice of the plaintiff…

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• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Limitation Periods
• Estoppel By Conduct
• Registration Of Title
• Remedies For Land Disputes