Uganda Case Law

Kitto (Administrator of the Estate of the late Dr. John Chrysostom Kiyimba Kitto) v Athena Investments Limited

Kitto (Administrator of the Estate of the late Dr. John Chrysostom Kiyimba Kitto) v Athena Investments Limited (Civil Suit 264 of 2017) [2025] UGHCLD 50 (28 March 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 264 of 2017

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court found the plaintiff was a lawful occupant of the land, held the defendant’s leasehold acquisition unlawful, and awarded damages and cancellation.

• Bonafide Occupancy
• Mailo Land
• Fraudulent Acquisition
• Trespass To Land
• Eviction Procedure
• Land-law

Karekaho Byanyima Vennie v Sekanji Umar and Others

Karekaho Byanyima Vennie v Sekanji Umar and Others (Civil Appeal 1 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 306 (20 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 1 of 2022

Judge

Wolayo, J

The appellate court found that the appellant lawfully purchased the suit land in 2009, compensated any bibanja holders, and took possession. The first and second respondents (Sekanji and Asiimwe) had agreed with the vendor, Batte Sulaiman, to vacate their interests on Plot 23 in exchange for titles on Plot 25, and thus were estopped from claiming occupancy on the suit land. Their remedy lay against Batte's estate, not the appellant. The fifth respondent (Muyambi) purported to purchase a kibanja from Kasongovu after the appellant had acquired the land, but this sale was void and Kasongovu had…

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• Trespass To Land
• Bona Fide Occupancy
• Estoppel
• Sale Of Land
• Injunction

Kebirungi v Mireku

Kebirungi v Mireku (Civil Suit 184 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 30 (18 February 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 184 of 2022

Judge

Nambayo, J

The High Court found WhatsApp messages posted in a class group were defamatory and awarded the plaintiff UGX 5,000,000 general damages and UGX 500,000 exemplary damages.

• Defamation
• Libel
• Damages Assessment
• Exemplary Damages
• Injunction
• Social Media Publication

Mboineki and Others v Gahwera and Others (LAND CIVIL SUIT NO.045 OF 2023)

Mboineki and Others v Gahwera and Others (LAND CIVIL SUIT NO.045 OF 2023) [2025] UGHC 233 (3 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

LAND CIVIL SUIT NO.045 OF 2023

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima found the plaintiffs proved customary ownership of the disputed land, granted a declaration, injunction, eviction, damages, and costs.

• Customary Land Ownership
• Trespass
• Representative Action
• Injunction
• Eviction
• General Damages

Tumwine v Kiyingi

Tumwine v Kiyingi (Civil Suit 632 of 2020) [2024] UGHCLD 281 (13 November 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 632 of 2020

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court held that the plaintiff lawfully owned the kibanja, found the defendant in trespass and contempt, ordered eviction, injunction, damages, and a fresh survey.

• Mailo Land Ownership
• Trespass To Land
• Fraudulent Land Transactions
• Contempt Of Court
• Survey And Boundaries
• Trespass-to-land

Mugera v Semasoke

Mugera v Semasoke (Civil Suit 62 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 1185 (1 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 62 of 2020

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court found the defendant liable for trespass over 2 acres of the plaintiff’s land, ordering eviction, a permanent injunction, UGX 20 million in damages, and costs.

• Trespass To Land
• Eviction
• General Damages
• Burden Of Proof
• Injunction
• Trespass-to-land

Mulindwa v Abdul & 3 Others (HCT-01-CV-LD 17 of 2015)

Mulindwa v Abdul & 3 Others (HCT-01-CV-LD 17 of 2015) [2024] UGHC 932 (30 September 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-01-CV-LD 17 of 2015

Judge

Mugabo, J

The High Court held that the disputed Njara land belonged to the 4th defendant, dismissed the plaintiff’s claim, and granted a permanent injunction.

• Land Sale Agreement
• Boundary Dispute
• Registration Of Titles
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Estoppel
• Injunctive Relief

Pastor Walugembe v Segawa

Pastor Walugembe v Segawa (Civil Suit 653 of 2016) [2024] UGHCCD 97 (10 June 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 653 of 2016

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The court found that the Defendant's letter to the Chief Justice contained statements that were defamatory of the Plaintiff, a public figure, and that the publication was made to multiple parties beyond the Chief Justice. The Plaintiff proved that the statements injured his reputation, leading to ridicule and loss of church members. The Defendant failed to establish the defence of qualified privilege, as the communication was made unilaterally and not in good faith, evidenced by the disowning of the letter by the association he claimed to represent. The Plaintiff was entitled to a declaration…

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• Defamation
• Libel
• Qualified Privilege
• General Damages
• Injunction
• Burden Of Proof

Luboyera v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 6 of 2022)

Luboyera v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 6 of 2022) [2023] UGEDT 1 (20 December 2023)

Court

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Case number

EDT COMPLAINT 6 of 2022

Judges

Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Christine Muhindo - Member Electricity Dispute Tribunal

The tribunal found Umeme trespassed on Luboyera James’s land by erecting a pole and wires without consent, and awarded damages, injunction, and removal orders.

• Trespass To Land
• Right To Property
• Damages For Trespass
• Injunction
• Eviction
• Compensation For Land

Sunil Kantilal Raichura (Executor of the estate of the late Radhaben Muljibhai Rajani) & Narendra Raivadera (Executor of the estate of the late Jamkunvar Monji Dayal) All suing through their lawful attorney Property Angles Limited v Departed Asians Property Custodian Board & James Nelson Mawanda T/A M/s Kisozi Electrical Services

Sunil Kantilal Raichura (Executor of the estate of the late Radhaben Muljibhai Rajani) & Narendra Raivadera (Executor of the estate of the late Jamkunvar Monji Dayal) All suing through their lawful attorney Property Angles Limited v Departed Asians Property Custodian Board & James Nelson Mawanda T/A M/s Kisozi Electrical Services (Civil Suit 38 of 2014) [2023] UGHC 235 (24 November 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 38 of 2014

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The High Court held that the plaintiffs were lawful proprietors of the Jinja land and that the defendant board’s temporary allocation to the second defendant was unlawful.

• Certificate Of Title
• Repossession Of Expropriated Property
• Temporary Allocation
• Quiet Enjoyment
• Injunctive Relief
• Costs Award