Uganda Case Law

Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers Limited v Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and Others

Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers Limited v Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and Others (Miscellaneous Cause No. 182 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 70 (13 June 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 182 of 2024

Judge

Simon Peter M. Kinobe, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to PPDA Guidelines No. 3 of 2024, finding no illegality, procedural impropriety, or irrationality.

• Judicial Review
• Public Body Guidelines
• Procedural Impropriety
• Illegality
• Irrationality
• Judicial-review

Mwanje v The Attorney General of Uganda

Mwanje v The Attorney General of Uganda (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Cause 100 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCD 176 (31 October 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Judicial Review Miscellaneous Cause 100 of 2023

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court found that the Select Committee and Parliament exceeded their constitutional and statutory mandate by making findings and recommendations against the applicant outside the terms of reference, specifically regarding his employment and alleged illegal practice of accountancy. The applicant was not given adequate notice or opportunity to respond to specific allegations, violating principles of natural justice and procedural fairness under Articles 28(1) and 42 of the Constitution. The committee misconstrued the Accountants Act, as the applicant's role as CFO did not constitute practici…

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• Judicial Review
• Procedural Impropriety
• Illegality
• Irrationality
• Natural Justice
• Parliamentary Oversight

Metropolitan Properties Limited v Mayimuna

Metropolitan Properties Limited v Mayimuna (Civil Appeal 4 of 2022) [2024] UGSC 22 (13 June 2024)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 4 of 2022

Judge

Mwondha, JSC, Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, JSC, Tuhaise, JSC, Mike Chibita, JSC, Elizabeth Musoke, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda held that a land-title illegality objection could not be decided summarily without a scheduling conference and full trial.

• Preliminary Objection
• Land Title Registration
• Illegality In Land Transactions
• Cause Of Action
• Fair Hearing
• Remittal For Trial

Avini v Arua District Local Government

Avini v Arua District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause 52 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 353 (13 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 52 of 2022

Judge

Acellam, J

Judicial review of Arua District Council’s headquarters resolution failed for non-exhaustion, lateness, and lack of proof of illegality or procedural impropriety.

• Judicial Review
• Exhaustion Of Remedies
• Procedural Impropriety
• Illegality
• Irrationality
• Judicial-review

Nakibinge v Attorney General (Misc Cause 106 of 2023)

Nakibinge v Attorney General (Misc Cause 106 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 347 (27 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 106 of 2023

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court found that the Judicial Service Commission's decision to dismiss the Applicant from judicial service was reached in a procedurally improper and unfair manner, violating the principles of natural justice and legitimate expectation. The Applicant was convicted on a charge different from the one communicated, with no evidence of a proper plea of guilty, and the Commission failed to provide justification for departing from the Disciplinary Committee's recommendation of a lesser penalty. The Commission's conduct amounted to procedural impropriety, irrationality, and disproportionali…

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• Judicial Review
• Disciplinary Proceedings
• Procedural Impropriety
• Illegality
• Irrationality
• Legitimate Expectation

olara v Omony

olara v Omony (Miscellaneous Application 1 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 290 (5 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1 of 2022

Judge

Okello, J

The High Court dismissed an application to set aside a consent judgment, holding that none of the alleged grounds—illegality, misrepresentation, concealment, or lack of locus standi—was proved.

• Consent Judgment
• Setting Aside Judgments
• Loan Agreements
• Misrepresentation
• Illegality
• Locus Standi

Kyotera Tax Operators Cooperative Union v Attorney General & 2 Others

Kyotera Tax Operators Cooperative Union v Attorney General & 2 Others (Civil Suit 35 of 2018) [2023] UGHC 335 (1 April 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 35 of 2018

Judge

Katamba Nkwanga, J

The court found that the presidential directive abolishing the impugned taxation regime was made in good faith and within the president's constitutional mandate to protect citizens from unlawful deprivation of property. The contract between the plaintiff and the 3rd defendant was frustrated by this lawful intervention, rendering it unenforceable due to illegality. The court held that contracts based on illegality cannot be sanctioned or enforced by the courts. Since the contract was voided by operation of law and the sums paid under the contract had already been refunded by consent, the plain…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Frustration Of Contract
• Illegality
• Damages
• Costs Award

Mukiibi v Wakiso District Service Commission and Another

Mukiibi v Wakiso District Service Commission and Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 342 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 227 (24 October 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 342 of 2021

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court found that the respondents, particularly the Wakiso District Service Commission, failed to consider relevant factors in their decision to refuse the applicant's transfer within service. Specifically, the Commission ignored the applicant's prior relevant work experience and the guidance provided by the Ministry of Public Service and the Chief Administrative Officer. The court held that the decision was tainted with illegality for failure to consider relevant factors and was therefore liable to be quashed. The court further determined that the applicant had exhausted all available adm…

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• Judicial Review
• Procedural Fairness
• Public Service Employment
• Illegality
• Irrationality
• Local Government

Ssali t/a seesa high school v Uganda National Examinations Board (Misc Cause No. 255 of 2021)

Ssali t/a seesa high school v Uganda National Examinations Board (Misc Cause No. 255 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 216 (17 October 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause No. 255 of 2021

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to UNEB’s three-year suspension of Seesa High School’s examination centre, finding proper notice, fair hearing, and lawful committee authority.

• Judicial Review
• Locus Standi
• Procedural Impropriety
• Illegality
• Irrationality
• Judicial-review

Guwatudde v Public Procurement Disposal of Public Assets(PPDA)

Guwatudde v Public Procurement Disposal of Public Assets(PPDA) (Civil Application No. 290 of 2020) [2022] UGHCCD 31 (11 March 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Application No. 290 of 2020

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court quashed PPDA’s emergency procurement audit findings against the applicant, holding that she was not given a fair hearing before adverse recommendations were made.

• Judicial Review
• Procedural Impropriety
• Natural Justice
• Legitimate Expectation
• Public Procurement
• Illegality