Uganda Case Law

Joseph Pinytek Ochieno v Uganda People's Congress and Jimmy Akena

Joseph Pinytek Ochieno v Uganda People's Congress and Jimmy Akena (Miscellaneous Cause No. 573 of 2025; Miscellaneous Cause No. 89 of 2021) [2025] UGHCCD 101 (25 July 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 573 of 2025 ; Miscellaneous Cause No. 89 of 2021

Judge

Joyce Kavuma, J

The court found that the applicant satisfied all requirements for an exparte interim injunction: there is a pending substantive application scheduled for hearing, the matter is urgent as the delegates conference is imminent, and there is a real threat that cannot be eliminated by an expeditious hearing. The applicant acted in good faith and without delay. Exceptional circumstances exist, justifying the grant of an exparte interim order to restrain the respondents from convening the delegates conference until the main application is heard. The order is limited to three days to preserve the sta…

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• Interim Injunction
• Exparte Orders
• Urgency Exception
• Balance Of Convenience

Heywood Group Ltd and Another v Kaffika Animal Feeds Ltd

Heywood Group Ltd and Another v Kaffika Animal Feeds Ltd (Miscellaneous Application 972 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 96 (29 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 972 of 2025

Judge

Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu, J

The High Court struck out an interim stay application after finding the attached notice of appeal was not competent because it was not signed by the Registrar.

• Stay Of Execution
• Interim Injunction
• Notice Of Appeal
• Breach Of Contract
• Judgment Enforcement
• Stay-of-execution

MP Electronics Limited & Another v Kamani & 2 Others

MP Electronics Limited & Another v Kamani & 2 Others (Civil Application 614 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 87 (21 March 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 614 of 2024

Judge

Cheborion-Barishaki, JA

The Court found that the applicants had established a prima facie case with a likelihood of success, as their appeal raised serious and pertinent legal and factual issues, including the right to fair hearing and the propriety of the High Court's orders made during the pendency of an interim order. The applicants demonstrated imminent threat of execution and risk of irreparable loss, as respondents were attempting to take possession and collect rent from the suit properties. The Court held that the High Court's jurisdiction over interim relief had been exhausted, justifying direct application…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Proprietary Possessory Rights
• Vacant Possession
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Interim Injunction
• Right To Appeal

Promised Lands of Praise Limited & Another v Ntalo (HCT-03-CV-MA 91 of 2023)

Promised Lands of Praise Limited & Another v Ntalo (HCT-03-CV-MA 91 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 951 (19 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

HCT-03-CV-MA 91 of 2023

Judge

Nabisinde, J

The High Court at Jinja dismissed a contempt application, finding insufficient proof that the respondent breached a consent order on tree cutting.

• Contempt Of Court
• Interim Injunction
• Status Quo Orders
• Affidavit Evidence
• Company Directorship
• Contempt-of-court

Mulondo v Kiweewa & Another

Mulondo v Kiweewa & Another (Miscellaneous Application 1142 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 175 (24 June 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1142 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court held the respondents in contempt for breaching a consent interim injunction on disputed land, ordered them to stop dealing with it, and fined them.

• Contempt Of Court
• Interim Injunction
• Service Of Process
• Status Quo Orders
• Contempt-of-court
• Interim-injunction

Odongo v Oryema

Odongo v Oryema (Miscellaneous Application 89 of 2021) [2024] UGHC 316 (13 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 89 of 2021

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The application for contempt fails because the interim order relied upon by the Applicant was ambiguous and lacked clear demarcation of the 3,700 acres, making it impossible to determine whether the Respondent's actions constituted contempt. The Applicant did not provide sufficient evidence, such as survey maps or admissible electronic evidence, to establish the physical boundaries or status quo of the land. The photographs submitted did not meet the authenticity requirements under the Electronic Transactions Act, and the court could not ascertain whether they depicted the relevant land or ac…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Interim Injunction
• Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence
• Status Quo Orders
• Land Disputes

Jensen v Bigiira & 3 Others

Jensen v Bigiira & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 450 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 260 (3 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 450 of 2023

Judge

Lubega, J

The court found that while a lawful interim order was issued on 10th August 2023, the Applicant failed to prove that the order was served on the 4th Respondent or that the 1st and 3rd Respondents had knowledge of it. The 2nd Respondent admitted knowledge of the order but there was no evidence of her participation in the alteration of the land register. The application was heard ex-parte and lacked proof of service on the relevant Respondents. Without establishing knowledge and participation, the court held that none of the Respondents could be found in contempt. Consequently, the Applicant wa…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Interim Injunction
• Service Of Court Orders
• Land Title Cancellation

Ddamulira v Serunjogi and Another

Ddamulira v Serunjogi and Another (Civil Application 1200 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 98 (2 May 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 1200 of 2023

Judge

Monica K. Mugenyi, JA

The Court of Appeal granted an interim stay restraining execution of its judgment and steps against the disputed land, pending determination of the substantive application.

• Stay Of Execution
• Interim Injunction
• Appeal Procedure
• Alienation Of Property
• Stay-of-execution
• Interim-injunction

Mukaaya v Ssekamwa

Mukaaya v Ssekamwa (Civil Application 1146 of 2023) [2024] UGCA 240 (2 May 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 1146 of 2023

Judge

Monica K. Mugenyi, JA

The application for an interim order fails because the Notice of Appeal filed by the applicant is fatally incompetent, having failed to comply with Rule 76(5) of the Court of Appeal Rules and lacking proper service on the respondent. Even if procedural defects were overlooked, the suit property has already been alienated to a third party, rendering any interim order to preserve the applicant's alleged interest in the land superfluous. The status quo ante has changed, and courts do not issue orders in vain. Therefore, the application is dismissed and each party is to bear its own costs.

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• Interim Injunction
• Notice Of Appeal Compliance
• Status Quo Preservation
• Alienation Of Property
• Service Of Process

Pulle & Another v Pulle & 5 Others

Pulle & Another v Pulle & 5 Others (Miscellaneous Application 3798 of 2023) [2024] UGHCLD 90 (3 April 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3798 of 2023

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court granted an interim order restraining further dealings and construction on disputed estate land pending determination of the main application.

• Interim Injunction
• Status Quo Preservation
• Irreparable Injury
• Balance Of Convenience
• Estate Beneficiary Rights
• Interim-injunction