Uganda Case Law

Kamugisha Annette Magaiga (Administrator of the Estate of the Late Kamugisha Dennis) v Attorney General (Labour Dispute Claim No. 202 of 2014)

Kamugisha Annette Magaiga (Administrator of the Estate of the Late Kamugisha Dennis) v Attorney General (Labour Dispute Claim No. 202 of 2014) [2025] UGIC 43 (13 June 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim No. 202 of 2014

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Wacha, Panel Member, Gidongo, Panel Member, Aciro Panel Member

The court found that the Respondent breached the contract of employment by failing to pay the Claimant's statutory benefits within the prescribed period after retirement, as required by the Security Organisations (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations, 2000, and the Public Service Standing Orders. The 2000 Regulations applied to the Claimant's employment at the time of retirement, and subsequent amendments could not retrospectively deny accrued entitlements. The Claimant was entitled to outstanding gratuity, unpaid salary under the single spine salary structure, and leave allowance, as…

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• Terminal Benefits
• Public Service Employment
• Retirement Entitlements
• Breach Of Employment Contract
• Foreign Service Allowances
• Interest On Awards

Mawanda v Litespeed Job Hub Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 74 of 2023)

Mawanda v Litespeed Job Hub Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 74 of 2023) [2024] UGIC 65 (1 November 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 74 of 2023

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Musimbi, Panel Member, Bigirimana penal member, Lapenga

The Industrial Court found that failure to pay salary for three months amounted to constructive dismissal and awarded unpaid wages, damages and interest.

• Constructive Dismissal
• Unpaid Wages
• Statutory Deductions
• General Damages
• Interest On Awards
• Constructive-dismissal

Musimenta v Equity Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 187 of 2017)

Musimenta v Equity Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Reference 187 of 2017) [2024] UGIC 58 (11 October 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 187 of 2017

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

The court found that the Claimant's loan was secured by a mortgage and not solely recoverable by salary deductions. Therefore, liability for repayment could not be shifted to the Respondent, even though the termination was unlawful. However, the Respondent was ordered to maintain the original concessional interest rate of 10% per annum, rather than the commercial rate imposed after termination. The court determined that the Respondent's conduct in terminating the Claimant without notice, reason, or hearing, and in refusing to provide a recommendation or certificate of service, was callous, op…

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• Unlawful Termination
• Salary Loan Liability
• Aggravated Damages
• Certificate Of Service
• Interest On Awards

Nampembe( Administrator of the estate of late kiwanuka) v Uganda Electricty Transmission Company Limited

Nampembe( Administrator of the estate of late kiwanuka) v Uganda Electricty Transmission Company Limited (Civil Suit 97 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 1261 (30 September 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 97 of 2023

Judge

Kaahwa, J

The Plaintiff proved lawful ownership of the suit land through letters of administration and certificate of title. The Defendant unlawfully entered and installed electricity transmission infrastructure without consent, constituting trespass. The Defendant's plea of res judicata failed due to lack of supporting evidence and absence of a final determination in the previous suit, which was withdrawn by consent. The Plaintiff is entitled to compensation for deprivation of use, as compulsory acquisition of land for public purposes requires prompt and fair compensation under the Constitution. The P…

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• Trespass To Land
• Compulsory Acquisition
• Compensation For Land
• General Damages
• Interest On Awards

Serubiri(suing through his next friend Katende) v Umeme Limited (HC Civil Suit 469 of 2017)

Serubiri(suing through his next friend Katende) v Umeme Limited (HC Civil Suit 469 of 2017) [2023] UGHCCD 369 (6 September 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

HC Civil Suit 469 of 2017

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The High Court of Uganda held Umeme Limited liable in negligence after an electrified falling pole injured a child, awarding general damages, interest, and costs.

• Negligence
• Duty Of Care
• Breach Of Duty
• Damages
• Interest On Awards
• Duty-of-care

Serubiri v UMEME Limited

Serubiri v UMEME Limited (Civil Suit 469 of 2017) [2023] UGHCCD 423 (6 September 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 469 of 2017

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The Defendant, as a licensed distributor of electricity, owed a duty of care to the Plaintiff and the public to maintain its infrastructure safely. The Defendant breached this duty by failing to inspect and repair a rotten electricity pole, despite being reasonably expected to foresee the risk posed by loose live wires. The Defendant's failure to maintain and monitor its distribution infrastructure resulted in the Plaintiff's electrocution and severe injuries. The evidence established that the Defendant did not conduct regular maintenance or respond adequately to risks, and the Plaintiff's in…

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• Negligence
• Duty Of Care
• Breach Of Duty
• Damages
• Interest On Awards

MTN (U) v Ndemirweki

MTN (U) v Ndemirweki (Civil Appeal No. 291 of 2016) [2023] UGCA 99 (17 March 2023)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 291 of 2016

Judge

Kibeedi Mutangula, JA, Gashirabake, JA, Musoke, JA

The Court of Appeal partly allowed an employment appeal, upheld liability for unfair dismissal, reduced general damages, set aside exemplary damages, and lowered interest.

• Unfair Dismissal
• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Contracts
• Damages Award
• Interest On Awards
• Procedural Fairness

Waiswa and 12 Others v Attorney General

Waiswa and 12 Others v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application 26 of 2020) [2023] UGIC 31 (6 February 2023)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 26 of 2020

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The Industrial Court confirmed UGX 571,843,006 as the applicants’ computed emoluments, rejected the full-payment claim for lack of proof, and ordered further proof of payment.

• Terminal Benefits
• Court Award Enforcement
• Interest On Awards
• Proof Of Payment
• Affidavit Evidence
• Employment-law

Entebbe Handling Services T/a National Aviation Services (NAS) v Okello (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application No. 87 of 2022)

Entebbe Handling Services T/a National Aviation Services (NAS) v Okello (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application No. 87 of 2022) [2022] UGIC 21 (20 October 2022)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application No. 87 of 2022

Judge

Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Panel Member, Matovu, Panel Member, Wabwire, J

The Industrial Court corrected an arithmetical error in a labour award, substituting UGX 19,584,000 for UGX 22,074,741 and making no order as to costs.

• Review Of Award
• Arithmetical Error
• Affidavit Requirements
• Interest On Awards
• Labour-law
• Civil-procedure

Sanlam General Insurance (U) Ltd v Aya Investment (U) Ltd

Sanlam General Insurance (U) Ltd v Aya Investment (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 564 of 2020) [2022] UGCommC 20 (12 April 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 564 of 2020

Judge

Rwakakooko, J

The High Court held that Aya Investment breached insurance contracts with Sanlam by failing to pay premiums, and awarded the outstanding sums, damages, costs, and interest.

• Insurance Contracts
• Breach Of Contract
• Remedies For Breach
• Interest On Awards
• Insurance-contracts
• Breach-of-contract