Uganda Case Law

Mpungu v Uhuru & 3 Others

Mpungu v Uhuru & 3 Others (Civil Suit 12 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 45 (26 February 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 12 of 2024

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court found that the 1st respondent's decision to remove the applicant from the position of Deputy Mayor was tainted by improper motives, personal animosity, and was not supported by lawful authority or due process. The decision was rescinded prior to the filing of the judicial review application, and the applicant remained in office with full rights. The constitution of the tribunal to investigate the applicant was found to be infected with improper motives and not based on sufficient legal grounds, as the allegations against the applicant were vague and unsupported by conviction. The co…

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• Judicial Review
• Certiorari
• Prohibition
• Removal From Public Office
• Natural Justice
• Malafide Exercise Of Power

Butemba Dairy Cooperative Society & 3 Others v The Registrar of Cooperatives & 4 Others

Butemba Dairy Cooperative Society & 3 Others v The Registrar of Cooperatives & 4 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 1 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1017 (25 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 1 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The court found that while the applicants could be entertained without a board resolution due to the peculiar circumstances preventing them from obtaining one, the application was time-barred as it was filed well outside the three-month period prescribed for judicial review applications. No leave for extension was sought, and the orders sought were in substance judicial review remedies. The objection on limitation was sustained, and the application was dismissed with costs.

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• Judicial Review Timeliness
• Locus Standi
• Mandamus
• Prohibition
• Corporate Governance

Nsamba v The Registered Trustees of the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) & 4 Others

Nsamba v The Registered Trustees of the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) & 4 Others (Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2024; Miscellaneous Application 296 of 2023; Miscellaneous Application 39 of 2024; Miscellaneous Application 67 of 2024) [2024] UGHCCD 122 (8 July 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2024 ; Miscellaneous Application 296 of 2023 ; Miscellaneous Application 39 of 2024 ; Miscellaneous Application 67 of 2024

Judge

Douglas Karekona Singiza, J

The court found that the FMU-UG constitution vests the power to convene an Extraordinary General Assembly exclusively in the management committee, not the executive committee. The executive committee's decision to convene the EOGA and issue the notice was therefore illegal and ultra vires. The court held that the applicant had sufficient interest to bring the application and that the matter was amenable to judicial review, as the decisions of FMU-UG had significant public impact. The court rejected the respondents' objections regarding locus standi and non-exhaustion of local remedies, noting…

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• Judicial Review
• Certiorari
• Mandamus
• Prohibition
• Contempt Of Court
• Internal Governance Of Associations

Tindibyama Construction & General Supplies Company Limited v Attorney General & 2 Others

Tindibyama Construction & General Supplies Company Limited v Attorney General & 2 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 4 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 328 (24 April 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 4 of 2023

Judge

Tom Chemutai, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review application challenging the Inspectorate of Government’s investigation and directives over disputed land at Mushorero village.

• Judicial Review
• Public Land Investigation
• Mandamus Certiorari Prohibition
• Natural Justice
• Land Ownership Dispute
• Judicial-review

Babyesiza and Another v Masindi District Local Government

Babyesiza and Another v Masindi District Local Government (Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 42 (2 February 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 59 of 2023

Judge

Serunkuma, J

The High Court of Uganda granted a consequential order directing transfer of title to land for Bunyoro University, and made no order as to costs.

• Consequential Orders
• Judicial Review
• Mandamus
• Prohibition
• Land Transfer
• Execution Of Judgments

Asiimwe v Ndyomugyenyi & Another

Asiimwe v Ndyomugyenyi & Another (Miscellaneous Cause 135 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 395 (27 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 135 of 2023

Judge

Baguma, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review application, holding that the impugned report contained recommendations only and no reviewable decision.

• Judicial Review
• Certiorari
• Prohibition
• Natural Justice
• Sub Judice Rule
• Judicial-review

Akuzewo v Jinja Municipal Council (Misc Cause 6 of 2020)

Akuzewo v Jinja Municipal Council (Misc Cause 6 of 2020) [2023] UGHCCD 303 (1 September 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 6 of 2020

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The High Court quashed a town clerk’s order stopping construction, found procedural impropriety for want of a fair hearing, and awarded damages, compensation, and costs.

• Judicial Review
• Certiorari
• Prohibition
• Procedural Impropriety
• Fair Hearing
• Compensation For Loss

Sande Akuzewo v Jinja Municipal Council (Misc Cause 6 of 2020)

Sande Akuzewo v Jinja Municipal Council (Misc Cause 6 of 2020) [2023] UGHC 221 (1 September 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc Cause 6 of 2020

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The court found that the Town Clerk's decision to halt the applicant's construction works without affording her a fair hearing was procedurally improper and violated her right to fair administrative treatment under Article 42 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that judicial review is concerned with the lawfulness of the decision-making process, not the merits of the decision. The respondent's arguments regarding breach of contract and lack of permits were found to be matters of private law, not relevant to the administrative law issues at hand. The court held that the applicant was ent…

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• Judicial Review
• Procedural Fairness
• Certiorari
• Prohibition
• Administrative Decisions
• Fair Hearing

Urban Living Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority and Another (Misc Cause 29 of 2022)

Urban Living Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority and Another (Misc Cause 29 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 211 (11 July 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 29 of 2022

Judge

Nambayo, J

The court held that the Applicant failed to exhaust the administrative remedies provided under the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003 as amended, specifically the requirement to seek review by the Accounting Officer and, if necessary, the Tribunal before approaching the High Court. Rule 7A(1)(b) of the Judicature (Judicial Review) (Amendment) Rules, 2019 mandates that judicial review is only available after such remedies are exhausted. The Applicant did not provide a satisfactory explanation for bypassing these statutory procedures. Consequently, the application was fo…

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• Judicial Review
• Exhaustion Of Remedies
• Public Procurement
• Certiorari
• Mandamus
• Prohibition

Twed Property Development Limited v National Building Review Board (Misc Cause 274 of 2022)

Twed Property Development Limited v National Building Review Board (Misc Cause 274 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 209 (7 July 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 274 of 2022

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held that the National Building Review Board acted illegally and unfairly when it investigated and halted a development without lawful authority.

• Judicial Review
• Illegality Of Administrative Action
• Natural Justice
• Certiorari
• Prohibition
• Damages For Abuse Of Power