Uganda Case Law

Mugasa Grace Adyeeri v Commissioner Land Registration

Mugasa Grace Adyeeri v Commissioner Land Registration (Civil Appeal No. 710 of 2024) [2025] UGCA 240 (21 July 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 710 of 2024

Judge

Byaruhanga Jesse Rugyema, JA/JCC, Esta Nambayo, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal found that the complaint before the Commissioner Land Registration was based on allegations of fraud against Mayombwe Muhamudu in the acquisition and transfer of the suit land. According to established legal principles, the Registrar of Titles does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate matters involving fraud; such matters must be determined by the High Court where evidence can be properly tested. The Registrar's cancellation of the Appellant's title, without providing adequate reasons and without a complaint specifically against her title, was procedurally improper and viol…

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• Cancellation Of Title
• Fraud In Land Registration
• Judicial Review
• Registrar Powers
• Natural Justice

Mss Xsabo Power Ltd v Uganda Registration Services Bureau & Registrar General/ Official Receiver

Mss Xsabo Power Ltd v Uganda Registration Services Bureau & Registrar General/ Official Receiver (Miscellaneous Cause 4 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 550 (15 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 4 of 2024

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The court found that the Registrar General acted ultra vires in recalling the Assistant Registrar's ruling in Company Petition No. 5 of 2020, as Section 258(4) of the Companies Act does not confer such power. The functus officio doctrine applied, preventing the Registrar General from revisiting or nullifying the Assistant Registrar's decision once delivered. The process leading to the second ruling was illegal, irrational, and procedurally improper, particularly as it was delivered during the pendency of an injunctive order maintaining the status quo and without proper notification or hearing…

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• Judicial Review
• Functus Officio
• Ultra Vires
• Natural Justice
• Company Registrar Powers
• Injunctive Relief

Buu -Lepu Foundation Limited v Lira City Council (Application 15 of 2025)

Buu -Lepu Foundation Limited v Lira City Council (Application 15 of 2025) [2025] UGPPDPAAT 16 (14 July 2025)

Court

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Appeals Tribunal

Case number

Application 15 of 2025

Judges

Gimara SC, Chairperson, Nerima, Panel Member, Nuwagira, Kalumba, Kyarisiima, Kayemba, cyrus Titus Aomu, penal member

The Tribunal found that the Respondent's Accounting Officer failed to make and communicate a decision within the statutory ten-day period following receipt of the Applicant's administrative review complaint. Under section 106(8) and 115(2)(b) of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, the Applicant was required to file its application within ten days from the expiry of the period for the Accounting Officer to make a decision. The Tribunal determined that the last permissible day for filing was June 16, 2025, as June 15, 2025, fell on a Sunday. The Applicant filed its applica…

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• Public Procurement Review
• Bid Evaluation Criteria
• Administrative Timelines
• Access To Information
• Standstill Period
• Natural Justice

Edgar Agaba v Uganda Land Commission

Edgar Agaba v Uganda Land Commission (Miscellaneous Cause No. 7 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 74 (20 June 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 7 of 2025

Judge

Simon Peter M. Kinobe, J

The court found that the respondent's letter to the Commissioner Land Registration was merely a recommendation and not a final decision capable of being challenged by judicial review. The Uganda Land Commission does not have the statutory mandate to cancel certificates of title; this authority is vested in the Commissioner Land Registration, who acts independently and must follow due process, including issuing summons and notices as required by law. Since the respondent's actions were within its legal mandate and did not amount to a final administrative decision, the application was premature…

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• Judicial Review
• Ultra Vires Actions
• Natural Justice
• Land Title Cancellation

Kaganda v Uganda National Bureau of Standards

Kaganda v Uganda National Bureau of Standards (Miscellaneous Cause No. 268 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 91 (16 June 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 268 of 2022

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The court held that the applicant's dismissal was not subject to the 15-day limitation for disciplinary penalties under the Employment Act, as dismissal is expressly excluded from such penalties. The respondent had legal authority to dismiss the applicant, and no illegality was established. On procedural impropriety, the court found that the respondent adhered to the rules of natural justice: the applicant was informed of the allegations, given an opportunity to respond, and provided with relevant documents. There was no legal requirement for cross-examination of witnesses or for the labour u…

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• Unfair Dismissal
• Judicial Review
• Procedural Fairness
• Natural Justice

Sage v Attorney General and Another

Sage v Attorney General and Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 151 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 93 (13 June 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 151 of 2022

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to cancellation of a dependent pass, holding that the applicant had not exhausted the statutory appeal remedy and that fair hearing requirements were met.

• Judicial Review
• Procedural Fairness
• Natural Justice
• Immigration Control
• Exhaustion Of Remedies
• Judicial-review

Kampala Capital City Authority v Sebuwufu Muhammed

Kampala Capital City Authority v Sebuwufu Muhammed (Civil Appeal No. 69 of 2014) [2025] UGCA 174 (12 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 69 of 2014

Judge

Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC, Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal held that prior notices gave the respondent a fair opportunity to be heard before an enforcement notice, and allowed the appeal.

• Judicial Review
• Fair Hearing
• Enforcement Notice
• Natural Justice
• Administrative Decisions
• Fair-hearing

Kanaba Estates and Agencies Ltd v Dr. Sam Mayanja and Another

Kanaba Estates and Agencies Ltd v Dr. Sam Mayanja and Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 0001 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 282 (9 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 0001 of 2025

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The court found that the 1st respondent, the Minister of State for Lands, made a decision affecting the applicant's rights as evidenced by the letter dated 23 January 2025, which directed the cancellation of the applicant's land title and issued further directives. The applicant was not given an opportunity to be heard before these directives were made, violating the principles of natural justice and the right to a fair hearing under the Constitution. The Minister acted ultra vires by purporting to review and reverse a High Court judgment, a function reserved for the judiciary. The directives…

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• Judicial Review
• Natural Justice
• Ministerial Ultra Vires
• Land Title Cancellation
• Fair Hearing
• Public Law Remedies

Ssempijja v Attorney General and Others

Ssempijja v Attorney General and Others (Miscellaneous Cause 41 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 221 (16 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 41 of 2023

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review application challenging the planned removal of the Speaker of Masaka City because it was filed before the removal decision was made.

• Judicial Review
• Ultra Vires Actions
• Procedural Impropriety
• Natural Justice
• Judicial-review
• Premature-application

Kyamugisha v Mutungo Executive Hotel Ltd and Uganda Revenue Authority

Kyamugisha v Mutungo Executive Hotel Ltd and Uganda Revenue Authority (CIVIL SUIT NO. 285 OF 2019) [2025] UGHC 181 (14 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO. 285 OF 2019

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court held that a probationary URA employee was lawfully dismissed after background checks, and dismissed claims against both defendants.

• Unlawful Dismissal
• Probationary Contracts
• Background Checks
• Natural Justice
• Burden Of Proof
• Employment-law