Uganda Case Law

The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd v Kurbstone Investment (U) Limited

The Microfinance Support Centre Ltd v Kurbstone Investment (U) Limited (Civil Suit No. 0388 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 122 (5 June 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 0388 of 2024

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The court found that the tenancy agreement contained clear and effective dispute resolution clauses, with one clause mandating that disputes not resolved amicably must be submitted to arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Cap 4. The parties attempted amicable resolution but failed, triggering the obligation to arbitrate. The court distinguished the present case from Attorney General v. Networth Consults Ltd., holding that the arbitration agreement was not ambiguous or incapable of being performed. Pursuant to section 5(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,…

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• Arbitration Agreement
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Tenancy Disputes
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd v Itungo Simon and Others (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application No. 83 of 2025)

Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd v Itungo Simon and Others (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application No. 83 of 2025) [2025] UGIC 37 (21 May 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application No. 83 of 2025

Judges

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

The Industrial Court granted interim relief to lift a garnishee order nisi pending determination of consolidated labour applications, citing urgency and fair hearing concerns.

• Garnishee Orders
• Interim Relief
• Right To Fair Hearing
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Garnishee-orders
• Interim-relief

Sumadhura Technologies Ltd. v Advan Mbabazi

Sumadhura Technologies Ltd. v Advan Mbabazi (Miscellaneous Application No. 2399 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 159 (5 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 2399 of 2024

Judge

Ocaya, J

The court upheld a preliminary objection, found a binding arbitration clause, and stayed the main suit, referring the dispute to arbitration.

• Arbitration Clauses
• Stay Of Proceedings
• Contractual Disputes
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Specific Performance
• Costs Orders

Nagawa Lggya v Commissioner for Land Registration and Another (Misc Cause 21 of 2023)

Nagawa Lggya v Commissioner for Land Registration and Another (Misc Cause 21 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 95 (24 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc Cause 21 of 2023

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima ordered removal of caveats on 150 acres of land, holding that the applicant, a bona fide purchaser, had standing and the caveats lacked a valid interest.

• Removal Of Caveat
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Locus Standi
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Removal-of-caveat

True African (U) Limited v Flutterwave, Inc.

True African (U) Limited v Flutterwave, Inc. (Miscellaneous Application 706 of 2024) [2024] UGCommC 349 (31 December 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 706 of 2024

Judge

Mutesi, J

The High Court held it lacked jurisdiction because the dispute arose from contracts containing an arbitration clause, and the summary suit was struck out.

• Arbitration Clause Enforcement
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Summary Suit Procedure
• Contractual Payment Disputes
• Arbitration-clause-enforcement
• Jurisdiction-of-court

Abii Clinical & Laboratory Services Limited v Crown Health Care (U) Limited

Abii Clinical & Laboratory Services Limited v Crown Health Care (U) Limited (Civil Application 177 of 2024) [2024] UGCA 288 (3 October 2024)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 177 of 2024

Judges

Kihika, JA

The Court of Appeal held that, in accordance with Rule 42(1) of the Judicature (Court of Appeal Rules) Directions, applications for stay of execution must first be filed in the High Court unless there are exceptional circumstances. The applicant failed to demonstrate any such exceptional circumstances or provide evidence as to why the application was not first filed in the High Court. The court found that previous applications for interim and substantive stay of execution in the High Court were tied to the application to set aside the ex parte judgment, and after its dismissal, the applicant…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Appeals Process
• Jurisdiction Of Court

Opio John Emmanuel v Teso Co-operative (Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2021)

Opio John Emmanuel v Teso Co-operative (Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2021) [2024] UGIC 83 (25 June 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2021

Judge

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

The court found that both the Cooperative Societies Act and the Respondent's byelaws mandate that disputes between the union and its officers, including employees, must be referred to arbitration before any court proceedings. The claimant, as an employee, falls within the statutory definition of 'officer.' The Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act further requires that where an arbitration arrangement exists, the Labour Officer should not refer the matter to the Industrial Court but should ensure the parties follow the agreed arbitration procedure. The court held that the Responden…

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• Unlawful Termination
• Arbitration Clauses
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Employment Contracts

Ndahura v Bategeka and 13 Others

Ndahura v Bategeka and 13 Others (Miscellaneous Application 6 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 428 (31 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 6 of 2024

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court struck out an application to extend time to appeal, holding that jurisdiction lay in the Court of Appeal under the relevant rules.

• Extension Of Time
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Appeal Procedure
• Extension-of-time
• Appellate-procedure
• Jurisdiction

Lugolobi v Commissioner Land Registration

Lugolobi v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause 29 of 2024) [2024] UGHCLD 131 (27 May 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 29 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court dismissed an application for a vesting order over land, holding that the applicant had not first sought the order from the Commissioner Land Registration as required by statute.

• Vesting Orders
• Registration Of Titles
• Procedural Prerequisites
• Land Transfer
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Vesting-orders

Ochan v Odur

Ochan v Odur (Miscellaneous Application 34 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 314 (13 May 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 34 of 2023

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The High Court at Gulu upheld a preliminary objection, holding it lacked jurisdiction over execution-related questions arising from a decree executed by the Chief Magistrate’s Court.

• Execution Of Decree
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Ancillary Matters
• Original Jurisdiction
• Preliminary Objection
• Execution-of-decree