Karenzi George and Another v Muramuri Pidson and Mwesigwa Fred (Civil Appeal 20 of 2025) [2025] UGCA 201 (17 June 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal 20 of 2025
Judge
Kiryabwire JA, Gashirabake, JA, Kihika, JA /JCC
The Court of Appeal dismissed a second appeal in a land dispute, holding it could not re-open factual findings and rejecting a late bid to amend the appeal.
Yeremiya Kayise v Wasula Samuel and Buganda Land Board (HCT-17-LD-0051-2025) [2025] UGHC 305 (10 March 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
HCT-17-LD-0051-2025
Judge
Wolayo, J
The High Court held that Wasula fraudulently obtained title to land he had previously gifted to his father, and ordered the title returned. The claim against Buganda Land Board failed.
Tinkasimire v Kayiwa (Civil Appeal 4 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 424 (28 March 2024)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal 4 of 2024
Judge
Byaruhanga Rugyema, J
The High Court found that the appellant and Rev. Fr. Phillip Balikudembe exercised sufficient due diligence in purchasing the suit land, as evidenced by the involvement of the vendor and the entire L.C1 committee in the transaction and the proper transfer of title. The respondent's alleged purchase agreement was found to be invalid due to lack of endorsement and consideration, and no credible evidence was presented to support the claim of prior occupation or fraudulent acquisition of title by the appellant. The trial magistrate erred in law and fact by failing to recognize the appellant's due…
Igonyo and 2 Others v Ongecu and Another (Civil Suit 34 of 2014) [2023] UGHCLD 299 (3 October 2023)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit 34 of 2014
Judge
Adonyo, J
The court found the plaintiffs had locus standi as beneficiaries of the late Aomu Gabriel's intestate estate, supported by their familial relationship and long-term occupation of the suit land. The land was determined to belong to the estate of the late Aomu Gabriel, with no valid will proved. The 1st defendant's acquisition of title was fraudulent, as he failed to involve other beneficiaries, including the late Zerida Alaka and the plaintiffs, and did not obtain letters of administration before dealing with the estate property. The process excluded actual occupants and neighbours, violating…