Uganda Case Law

Namatovu Ramula and Others v Modern Electronics Limited

Namatovu Ramula and Others v Modern Electronics Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 1108 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 121 (10 July 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 1108 of 2025

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the respondent's alleged injury, including the claimed UGX 400,000,000 in development costs, was quantifiable and could be compensated by monetary damages, thus failing the irreparable damage test required for a temporary injunction. The respondent did not challenge the appellants' proprietary interests but sought to enforce contractual obligations arising from a lease agreement with the previous owner. The court held that while the respondent demonstrated triable issues (prima facie case), the balance of convenience favored the appellants as registered proprietors who ha…

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• Temporary Injunctions
• Lease Agreements
• Privity Of Estate
• Balance Of Convenience
• Irreparable Damage
• Registered Proprietorship

Megha Industries Uganda Limited v Atul

Megha Industries Uganda Limited v Atul (Civil Suit 959 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 367 (7 November 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 959 of 2023

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court held that Atul Shah was liable as surety and co-principal debtor for unpaid lease-related sums after Nakumatt Uganda Limited defaulted.

• Lease Agreements
• Suretyship
• Breach Of Contract
• Unjust Enrichment
• General Damages
• Lease-agreements

Megha Industries Uganda Limited v Shah

Megha Industries Uganda Limited v Shah (Civil Suit 959 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 372 (7 November 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 959 of 2023

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court held the defendant liable as surety and co-principal debtor for unpaid lease-related sums, awarding the plaintiff monetary relief, damages, interest, and costs.

• Lease Agreements
• Suretyship
• Breach Of Contract
• Unjust Enrichment
• General Damages
• Lease-agreements

Mwanguhya v King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru

Mwanguhya v King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru (Civil Suit 72 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 760 (20 August 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 72 of 2022

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court at Fort Portal struck out a lease-breach suit as time-barred, finding the claim arose in 2009 and was filed beyond the limitation period.

• Limitation Of Actions
• Breach Of Contract
• Lease Agreements
• Striking Out Pleadings
• Limitation-of-actions
• Breach-of-contract

Nyamaibunga v China Railways No. 5 Engineering Group Corporation Limited and Another

Nyamaibunga v China Railways No. 5 Engineering Group Corporation Limited and Another (Civil Suit 106 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 887 (19 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 106 of 2022

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima dismissed a trespass claim over murram excavation, finding the land was jointly owned by the parties’ families and the plaintiff failed to prove exclusive ownership.

• Trespass To Land
• Customary Land Ownership
• Lease Agreements
• Burden Of Proof
• Trespass-to-land
• Customary-land-ownership

Vehicle & Equipment Leasing Limited v Strogen Limited & 2 Others

Vehicle & Equipment Leasing Limited v Strogen Limited & 2 Others (Civil Suit 194 of 2017) [2024] UGCommC 296 (19 April 2024)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 194 of 2017

Judge

Cornelia Kakooza Sabiiti, J

The High Court found the defendants liable for unpaid lease rentals under vehicle and equipment lease agreements and guarantees, but rejected out-of-scope repair costs.

• Lease Agreements
• Guarantee Liability
• Contractual Breach
• Damages Assessment
• Lease-agreements
• Guarantee-liability

Bwebale v Bwebale and 2 Others

Bwebale v Bwebale and 2 Others (Civil Suit No. 855 of 2016) [2022] UGHCLD 193 (30 September 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 855 of 2016

Judge

Keitirima, J

The High Court held that the disputed land was not family land under the Land Act, so the plaintiff’s consent was not required for the lease or sublease.

• Family Land Definition
• Spousal Consent Requirement
• Lease Agreements
• Sublease Validity
• Family-land
• Spousal-consent

Mugabi v China Road Corporation Limited

Mugabi v China Road Corporation Limited (Civil Appeal No. 7 of 2017) [2022] UGCA 208 (12 July 2022)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 7 of 2017

Judge

Monica K. Mugenyi, JA, Madrama, JA, Mulyagonja, JA

The Court of Appeal held that the suit was not wholly res judicata. While the issue of the validity of the registered lease was conclusively determined in HCCS No. 84 of 2013 and is res judicata, the claims for execution of a proper lease, recovery of premium and ground rent, and related equitable reliefs were not adjudicated in the prior suit and thus were not barred. The court found that the parties had entered into a valid contract for a lease, evidenced by payment of premium and ground rent and delivery of possession, even though the registered lease was declared void for non-compliance w…

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• Res Judicata
• Specific Performance
• Equitable Interest
• Void Contracts
• Registration Of Titles
• Lease Agreements

Namutebi v Ssozi and Another

Namutebi v Ssozi and Another (Civil Suit No. 3 of 2018) [2021] UGHCCD 215 (3 December 2021)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 3 of 2018

Judge

Katamba Nkwanga, J

The court held that the 1st Defendant could legally administer the estate under the grant of letters of administration from the Magistrates' Court, provided the interests of the beneficiaries were not prejudiced. The agreement between the Defendants constituted a license coupled with an interest (profit a prendre), granting the 2nd Defendant rights to extract resources but not ownership or exclusive possession. The beneficiaries' consent was obtained, and there was no evidence they did not understand the agreement. The Plaintiff failed to prove that the lease agreement was a nullity or that t…

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• Letters Of Administration
• Estate Management
• Lease Agreements
• Beneficiary Rights
• Jurisdiction Of Magistrates
• Specific Performance

Victoria Equipment v Anadan Amyan Amarashibhai and 2 Others

Victoria Equipment v Anadan Amyan Amarashibhai and 2 Others (Civil Suit No. 14 of 2018) [2021] UGHCCD 189 (25 November 2021)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 14 of 2018

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court held that the disputed land sold to the 1st and 2nd defendants was outside the plaintiff’s lease, dismissed the plaintiff’s suit, and upheld the defendants’ counterclaims.

• Lease Agreements
• Breach Of Contract
• Trespass To Land
• Remedies For Trespass
• Lease-agreements
• Breach-of-contract