Uganda Case Law

Abryanz Collection Ltd v Yasheen Ratanshi (Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025)

Abryanz Collection Ltd v Yasheen Ratanshi (Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 131 (5 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 831 of 2025

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The Applicant failed to demonstrate any bona fide triable issue of fact or law that would warrant the grant of unconditional leave to appear and defend the summary suit. The tenancy agreement did not condition the obligation to pay rent on obtaining approvals from city authorities, and the Applicant continued to pay rent and remain in possession even after the premises were condemned. The Applicant's conduct, including proposals to purchase the property and continued payment of rent, evidenced awareness and acceptance of rental obligations. The court found the claim to be clear and liquidated…

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• Summary Procedure
• Tenancy Agreements
• Rent Arrears
• Vacant Possession
• Interest Awards
• Costs Of Suit

Naturinda Zerubabeeli v Amutuhaire Lucky

Naturinda Zerubabeeli v Amutuhaire Lucky (Civil Suit No. 0969 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 162 (27 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 0969 of 2024

Judge

Ocaya, J

The High Court found the defendant breached a loan memorandum, held she owed UGX 437.5 million, and awarded general damages, interest, and costs.

• Loan Agreements
• Breach Of Contract
• Contractual Damages
• Interest Awards
• Breach-of-contract
• Loan-agreements

International Holdings Uganda Limited v Modern Coast Courier Ltd and Others

International Holdings Uganda Limited v Modern Coast Courier Ltd and Others (Civil Suit No. 1033 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 91 (14 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 1033 of 2023

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The court found that a valid tenancy agreement existed between the Plaintiff and the 1st and 2nd Defendants, with the 4th Defendant guaranteeing obligations. The Defendants breached the contract by failing to pay agreed rent, and their subsequent acknowledgment and dishonored cheques further evidenced liability. The Plaintiff proved its claim for special damages (rent arrears and legal fees) and was entitled to general damages for inconvenience and loss of business. Interest was awarded at 18% per annum on both special and general damages, reflecting compensation for deprivation and inflation…

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• Tenancy Agreements
• Breach Of Contract
• Rental Arrears
• Damages Assessment
• Interest Awards

Kkingo Parents Transporters Co. Ltd v Karungi Elizabeth

Kkingo Parents Transporters Co. Ltd v Karungi Elizabeth (Civil Suit 20 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 197 (16 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 20 of 2022

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The Court found that a valid contract existed between the Plaintiff and Defendant for the sale of four buses, with clear terms regarding payment. The Defendant breached the contract by failing to pay the outstanding balance as agreed, despite demand notices and partial payments. The Plaintiff proved the breach and the resulting loss on a balance of probabilities, supported by documentary evidence. The Court awarded the Plaintiff the outstanding balance, general and special damages, interest at 18% per annum from the date of filing until payment in full, and costs, as the remedies were justifi…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Sale Of Goods
• Remedies For Breach
• Damages Quantification
• Interest Awards

Ngamita v The Living Room Limited & Another

Ngamita v The Living Room Limited & Another (Civil Appeal 90 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 49 (4 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 90 of 2023

Judge

Wabwire, J

The High Court partly allowed an appeal, setting aside most trial orders for procedural defects and lack of proof, but upholding the fraud finding against the appellant.

• Preliminary Objection
• Director Duties
• Fraudulent Misrepresentation
• Pleading Requirements
• Interest Awards
• Punitive Damages

Stryker Tactical Ltd v Uganda Civil Aviation Authority

Stryker Tactical Ltd v Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (Civil Suit No. 1051 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 81 (30 January 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 1051 of 2023

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The court found that no valid contract existed between the parties at the time of supply, as required by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and its Regulations. The Plaintiff supplied goods before a formal contract or Local Purchase Order was issued, and thus the transaction did not meet statutory requirements for contract formation in public procurement. Despite this, the Defendant utilized the goods and subsequently paid the principal sum after suit was filed. The court declined to award interest on the paid sum, finding no contractual basis, but awarded general damage…

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• Public Procurement
• Contract Formation
• Judgment On Admission
• Remedies For Breach
• Interest Awards

Bahimbiriza Bidindwale v Total Energies E P Uganda B V

Bahimbiriza Bidindwale v Total Energies E P Uganda B V (Civil Suit 36 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1145 (13 December 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 36 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The court found that the MOU between the parties and the defendant clearly stipulated that upon final determination of Civil Appeal No.52 of 2016, the compensation amount of Ugx 74,620,000/= would be paid to the successful party declared by court to be the owner of the land. The High Court judgment decreed the disputed land to the plaintiff, and no appeal was preferred by Ochaya Mugayo. The defendant's attempt to apportion the compensation based on acreage was rejected, as the MOU and the mapped land in dispute were clear and binding. The defendant's failure to file interpleader proceedings o…

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• Compulsory Acquisition
• Compensation For Land
• Memorandum Of Understanding
• Interest Awards
• General Damages
• Ownership Disputes

Esco Uganda Limited v Kasangaki

Esco Uganda Limited v Kasangaki (Civil Suit 20 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 1143 (6 December 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 20 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima awarded ESCO (U) Ltd special and general damages against its former branch manager for unaccounted funds, with interest and costs, after an uncontested ex parte hearing.

• Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
• Special Damages
• General Damages
• Interest Awards
• Exparte Proceedings
• Special-damages

GIZA Systems (U) Limited v Central Electricals International Limited

GIZA Systems (U) Limited v Central Electricals International Limited (Civil Suit 531 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 369 (20 November 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 531 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

Default judgment for unpaid supply contract debt, with general damages and interest awarded, but special damages for legal fees denied.

• Breach Of Contract
• Sale Of Goods
• Damages Quantification
• Interest Awards
• Breach-of-contract
• Sale-of-goods

Uganda Development Bank Limited v Bulamu Coffee Buyers, Processors & Exporters Limited & 2 Others

Uganda Development Bank Limited v Bulamu Coffee Buyers, Processors & Exporters Limited & 2 Others (Civil Suit 1093 of 2020) [2024] UGCommC 302 (23 September 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 1093 of 2020

Judge

Ocaya, J

The court found the borrower breached a trade finance facility and held the guarantors jointly liable. The counterclaim failed, and the plaintiff recovered UGX 797,059,162.67 plus interest and costs.

• Loan Default
• Guarantee Liability
• Contractual Breach
• Interest Awards
• Summary Suit Procedure
• Loan-default