Uganda Case Law

Uganda v Matsiko & Another

Uganda v Matsiko & Another (Criminal Session 17 of 2023) [2025] UGHCACD 13 (27 May 2025)

Court

HC: Anti corruption Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session 17 of 2023

Judge

Okuo-Kajuga, J

The court found that Matsiko Mutungwire and Nuwagira Tom, as employees of Ibanda District Local Government, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding exchanging part of the Ibanda Local Forest Reserve for alternative land without following the mandatory procedures under the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act. The accused failed to seek legal advice from the Attorney General, as required for transactions with significant financial and legal implications. The evidence established that the MOU created enforceable rights and inter…

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• Abuse Of Office
• Public Asset Disposal
• Local Government Liability
• Procurement Irregularities
• Failure To Seek Legal Advice

Volcano Limited v Board of Governors Old Kampala Secondary School

Volcano Limited v Board of Governors Old Kampala Secondary School (Civil Suit 436 of 2018) [2024] UGHCLD 297 (19 December 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 436 of 2018

Judge

Nkonge, J

The High Court held the tenancy contract void for lack of mandatory Attorney General clearance, but awarded Volcano Limited UGX 84 million for minor repairs.

• Tenancy Agreement
• Procurement Irregularities
• Contract Validity
• Special Damages
• Renovation Permits
• Tenancy-agreement

Kiwanuka v Uganda

Kiwanuka v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 302 of 2021) [2023] UGCA 399 (29 March 2023)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 302 of 2021

Judge

Buteera, DCJ, Egonda-Ntende, JA, Monica K. Mugenyi, JA

On second appeal, the Court of Appeal quashed a conviction for abuse of office, holding that prejudice to the employer was not proved beyond reasonable doubt.

• Abuse Of Office
• Public Officer Liability
• Procurement Irregularities
• Burden Of Proof
• Elements Of Offence
• Abuse-of-office

Uganda Registration Services Bureau v Stellar Properties Limited

Uganda Registration Services Bureau v Stellar Properties Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1495 of 2022) [2022] UGCommC 184 (6 December 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1495 of 2022

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The Court found that the tenancy agreements were duly signed by the responsible Accounting Officers and cleared by the Attorney General, with no evidence of illegality or procurement irregularities. The Special Conditions of Contract specified litigation as the mandatory dispute resolution mechanism, not arbitration. The Applicant failed to provide evidence disputing the quantum of rental arrears or to raise any genuine triable issue regarding the amount owed. The general denial of liability was deemed an afterthought intended to delay payment. The constitutional right to be heard does not ov…

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• Leave To Appear And Defend
• Rental Arrears
• Tenancy Contracts
• Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
• Procurement Irregularities

Okello v Uganda

Okello v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No.035 of 2015) [2015] UGHCCRD 47 (30 November 2015)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Appeal No.035 of 2015

Judge

Tibulya, J

The appellant, as the acting district engineer and core works supervisor, certified completion and payment for bridge works that were incomplete and shoddy, contrary to contract specifications and technical standards. His certification was relied upon by other officials to approve payment, resulting in financial loss to Amuru District Local Government. The evidence demonstrated that the appellant acted arbitrarily, abused his office, and neglected his supervisory duties. The defects in the bridge were identified within the defect liability period, and the appellant failed to ensure rectificat…

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• Abuse Of Office
• Causing Financial Loss
• Neglect Of Duty
• Public Officer Liability
• Procurement Irregularities