Uganda Case Law

Apollo Bright Bweyakye and Others v Professor Sam Tulya-Muhika

Apollo Bright Bweyakye and Others v Professor Sam Tulya-Muhika (Civil Application 239 of 2023) [2025] UGCA 234 (18 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Application 239 of 2023

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal held that the respondent's affidavit in reply was competent, as the deponent was not in personal conduct of the case and was privy to relevant facts, and a valid practicing certificate was on record. The court found that the application disclosed serious questions of law and fact, particularly regarding the propriety of the Notice of Appeal and the extension of time, which merited consideration by the Supreme Court. The court emphasized that it was not the forum to reassess the merits of the underlying appeal but to determine whether the intended appeal was arguable and no…

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• Leave To Appeal
• Extension Of Time
• Notice Of Appeal
• Dilatory Conduct
• Affidavit Competence
• Land Dispute

Uganda Law Society and Isaac Ssemakadde v Tonny Tumukunde and Byamaziiima Joshua

Uganda Law Society and Isaac Ssemakadde v Tonny Tumukunde and Byamaziiima Joshua (Miscellaneous Application 81 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 73 (17 June 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 81 of 2025

Judge

Bonny Isaac Teko, J

The High Court granted leave to appeal and stayed proceedings after finding arguable grounds over joinder of the Attorney General as a necessary party.

• Leave To Appeal
• Stay Of Proceedings
• Necessary Parties
• Judicial Discretion
• Interlocutory Orders
• Leave-to-appeal

Ssebina David and Others v Pearl Development Group Ltd and Others (Misc.Application No. 2079 of 2024)

Ssebina David and Others v Pearl Development Group Ltd and Others (Misc.Application No. 2079 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 85 (10 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc.Application No. 2079 of 2024

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The High Court held it lacked jurisdiction to extend time for filing an application for leave to appeal, and dismissed the application with costs.

• Extension Of Time
• Leave To Appeal
• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Court Of Appeal Rules
• Extension-of-time
• Leave-to-appeal

Uganda v Sebidde Charles

Uganda v Sebidde Charles (Miscellaneous Application No. 151 of 2024) [2025] UGIC 38 (28 May 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 151 of 2024

Judges

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

The Industrial Court granted leave to appeal against a Labour Officer’s award, holding that the proposed appeal raised factual issues on termination and summary dismissal.

• Leave To Appeal
• Summary Dismissal
• Termination Of Employment
• Labour Officer Award
• Leave-to-appeal
• Summary-dismissal

New Vision Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd v Atek Lillian and Ojok Cosmos Otukene

New Vision Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd v Atek Lillian and Ojok Cosmos Otukene (Miscellaneous Application No. 013/2024) [2025] UGHC 312 (21 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 013/2024

Judge

Mwaka, J

The Applicant, New Vision Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd, was not a party to the original suit in the lower court and did not participate in the trial proceedings. Its emergence as an applicant seeking extension of time and validation of appeal documents was unsupported by any formal joinder, substitution, or addition as a party to the suit. The court found that only parties to the original litigation have locus standi to appeal or seek related orders. The Applicant failed to establish any legal basis for its standing, and its application was filed in a vacuum, rendering it incompetent and mis…

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• Locus Standi
• Extension Of Time
• Leave To Appeal
• Validation Of Appeal Documents
• Striking Out Application

Faustine Ntambara v Benon Sebujisho

Faustine Ntambara v Benon Sebujisho (Civil Appeal No. 08 of 2021) [2025] UGSC 19 (14 May 2025)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 08 of 2021

Judge

Catherine Bamugemereire, JSC, Christopher Madrama Izama, JSC, Elizabeth Musoke, JSC, Stephen Musota, JSC, Monica K. Mugenyi, JSC

The Supreme Court held that civil revision decisions of the High Court under section 83 of the Civil Procedure Act are final and not appealable to the Court of Appeal.

• Revision Jurisdiction
• Appealability Of Revision Orders
• Procedural Irregularity
• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Leave To Appeal
• Substantive Justice

National Social Security Fund v Kabuye Ibrahim and Others

National Social Security Fund v Kabuye Ibrahim and Others (Miscellaneous Application No 3331 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 54 (9 May 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No 3331 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The court found that the applicant does not have an automatic right of appeal and must seek leave. Upon review of the draft memorandum of appeal and the grounds advanced, the court was persuaded that the proposed grounds merit serious consideration by the Court of Appeal, particularly regarding the propriety and extent of the amendments to the 9th Respondent's defence. The court held that the applicant demonstrated arguable grounds of appeal and that the issues raised are not frivolous. Therefore, leave to appeal was granted, with no order as to costs.

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• Leave To Appeal
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Written Statement Of Defence
• Prejudice To Party
• Procedural Requirements
• Fraudulent Acquisition Of Title

Sande v Babumba

Sande v Babumba (Civil Appeal 25 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 227 (25 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 25 of 2024

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The High Court struck out this appeal for failure to seek leave to appeal, and noted that recalling witnesses for cross-examination was within the trial court’s discretion.

• Leave To Appeal
• Recall Of Witnesses
• Cross Examination
• Judicial Discretion
• Ex Parte Proceedings
• Leave-to-appeal

Miao Hua Xian v Dr. Elly Karuhanga and Others

Miao Hua Xian v Dr. Elly Karuhanga and Others (Civil Suit No. 739 of 2023; Miscellaneous Application No. 2097 of 2023; Miscellaneous Application No. 2709 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 140 (2 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 739 of 2023 ; Miscellaneous Application No. 2097 of 2023 ; Miscellaneous Application No. 2709 of 2024

Judge

Ocaya, J

The High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal, holding that the Court of Appeal already had seised of the dispute and the High Court lacked jurisdiction.

• Leave To Appeal
• Summary Judgment
• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Appeal Rights
• Interlocutory Orders
• Leave-to-appeal

Mukwano Enterprises Ltd v Seninde Miriam and Liz Kibalama (Misc. Application No. 1774 of 2024)

Mukwano Enterprises Ltd v Seninde Miriam and Liz Kibalama (Misc. Application No. 1774 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 85 (1 April 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc. Application No. 1774 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court refused leave to appeal against an order permitting amendment of a plaint, holding the proposed appeal raised no substantial arguable issue.

• Leave To Appeal
• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Consent Judgment
• Judicial Discretion
• Residual Claims
• Leave-to-appeal