Uganda Case Law

Ekodor Gabriel v Bidco Uganda Ltd and Ngwabibenard (Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2024)

Ekodor Gabriel v Bidco Uganda Ltd and Ngwabibenard (Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2024) [2024] UGIC 86 (25 September 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Mugambwa, Panel Member, Mubuuke, Panel Member, Ebyau, Panel Member

The Industrial Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain claims for compensation arising from workplace injuries under the Workers Compensation Act, as such jurisdiction is exclusively vested in Magistrates Courts. The claimant's memorandum of claim includes compensation for injuries suffered during employment, which falls squarely under the Workers Compensation Act. In accordance with the Supreme Court's holding in Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka v Asha Chand, if a court lacks jurisdiction over any part of a claim, it lacks jurisdiction to try the entire case. The presence of additional claims under the E…

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• Jurisdiction Of Industrial Court
• Workers Compensation Act Scope
• Cause Of Action In Employment Disputes
• Preliminary Objection Procedure

Zakayo v Berkeley Energy Uganda Limited

Zakayo v Berkeley Energy Uganda Limited (Civil Suit 319 of 2020) [2023] UGHCCD 384 (28 March 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 319 of 2020

Judge

Emmanuel Baguma, J

The High Court overruled a preliminary objection and held that an employment claim seeking general damages could properly proceed before it.

• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Employment Contract Disputes
• Role Of Labour Officer
• General Damages In Employment
• Preliminary Objection Procedure
• Employment-law

Ssentamu v Jibu Corporate Uganda Limited

Ssentamu v Jibu Corporate Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 51 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 72 (12 April 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 51 of 2021

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court held that the defendant had submitted to jurisdiction by filing a defence without a formal jurisdiction application, and overruled the preliminary objection.

• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Joinder Of Causes Of Action
• Workers Compensation
• Negligence In Employment
• Preliminary Objection Procedure
• Employment Torts