Uganda Case Law

Ndoboli & Another v Kibuku District Local Government

Ndoboli & Another v Kibuku District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause 13 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 41 (10 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 13 of 2024

Judge

Lubega, J

The court found that the first applicant did not possess the requisite academic qualifications for the advertised position, as only a certificate in Administrative Officer's Law was provided and no evidence of a relevant bachelor's degree was adduced. The applicant's acting appointments did not satisfy the required three years of experience, as they lapsed after six months and were not extended in accordance with the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders. Although the Ministry of Public Service granted a waiver for experience and external advert, it was conditional upon the absence of other e…

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• Judicial Review
• Public Service Recruitment
• Promotion Criteria
• Procedural Fairness
• Mandamus And Prohibition
• District Service Commission

Sangare and Others v Republic of Mali (Application No. 007/2019)

Sangare and Others v Republic of Mali (Application No. 007/2019) [2022] AfCHPR 16 (23 June 2022)

Court

African Court on Human and Peoples Rights

Case number

Application No. 007/2019

Judge

Aboud P, Anukam J, Ben Achour J, Bensaoula J, Chizumila J, Kioko J, Mengue J, Mukamulisa J, Ntsebeza J, Tchikaya VP

The African Court found no violation in a Malian police promotion dispute, holding that prior authorisation and qualification criteria were reasonable and non-discriminatory.

• Public Service Access
• Promotion Criteria
• Non Discrimination
• Right To Education
• Judicial Review
• Civil Service Regulation