Uganda Case Law

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited v Solcon E.A Limited (Arbitration Cause 41 of 2024)

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited v Solcon E.A Limited (Arbitration Cause 41 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 103 (22 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Arbitration Cause 41 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime Rubagumya, J

The High Court dismissed an application to set aside an arbitral award for alleged public policy breaches, finding the challenge was really a merits review.

• Setting Aside Arbitral Award
• Public Policy Exception
• Contractual Damages
• Admissions In Arbitration
• Enforcement Of Award
• Arbitration-awards

Aya Investments (U) Limited v Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa

Aya Investments (U) Limited v Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (Miscellaneous Cause 58 of 2021) [2023] UGCommC 143 (15 May 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 58 of 2021

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The Ugandan High Court lacks jurisdiction to set aside the South Africa arbitral award, as such jurisdiction vests exclusively in the courts of the seat of arbitration (South Africa). The application to set aside the award is misconceived. The award meets the formal requirements for recognition and enforcement under Ugandan law and the New York Convention. The applicant was properly notified of the arbitral proceedings and elected not to participate, thus cannot claim denial of fair hearing. The subject matter of the dispute—rights and obligations under the Financial Credit Agreements—is arbi…

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• International Arbitration
• Enforcement Of Foreign Awards
• Public Policy Exception
• Arbitrability Of Disputes
• Waiver Of Arbitration Rights
• Fair Hearing Rights

Aids Support Organisations v Tuba(Uganda Baltimore Alliance ) (Misc Cause 9 of 2022)

Aids Support Organisations v Tuba(Uganda Baltimore Alliance ) (Misc Cause 9 of 2022) [2022] UGCommC 160 (6 June 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc Cause 9 of 2022

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court dismissed an application to set aside an arbitral award, finding no proven incapacity, bias, or public policy breach under section 34.

• Arbitral Award Challenge
• Capacity To Contract
• Public Policy Exception
• Company Registration
• Contractual Obligations
• Arbitral-award-challenge

Roko Construction Limited v Kobusingye

Roko Construction Limited v Kobusingye (Miscellaneous Cause 22 of 2021) [2022] UGCommC 104 (17 January 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 22 of 2021

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court held that the grounds for setting aside an arbitral award under Ugandan law are strictly limited to procedural irregularities, evident partiality, violation of public policy, or errors of law apparent on the face of the award. The court found no evidence of actual or apparent bias by the arbitrator, as the site visit and observations were disclosed and both parties had the opportunity to address the evidence. The award was not contrary to public policy, as there was no illegality or result that shocked the conscience of the court. However, the court found that the arbitrator er…

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• Arbitral Award Challenge
• Public Policy Exception
• Contractual Damages
• Arbitrator Impartiality
• Construction Contracts

Parsha International Limited T/a Champion Bet /Slots v Homebet Limited

Parsha International Limited T/a Champion Bet /Slots v Homebet Limited (Civil Miscellaneous Application 598 of 2021) [2021] UGCommC 168 (19 July 2021)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 598 of 2021

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The High Court dismissed an application to set aside an arbitral award, holding it was not time-barred and disclosed no ground under the Arbitration Act.

• Arbitral Award Challenge
• Public Policy Exception
• Contractual Compliance
• Franchise Agreements
• Arbitral-award-challenge
• Public-policy-exception