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Okot Martine Obwolo v Pader District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause No. 014 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 372 (4 June 2025)
The High Court at Kitgum refused the applicant’s request to cross-examine deponents in a judicial review matter about district recruitment irregularities.
Makondere v Kyenjojo District Local Government (HCT-01-CV-MA-0012-2025) [2025] UGHC 275 (25 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application for a temporary mandatory injunction seeking reinstatement as Town Clerk/Principal Township Officer pending a related civil suit.
Ndoboli & Another v Kibuku District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause 13 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 41 (10 February 2025)
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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Kyenjojo District Local Government v Mukondere and 12 Others (Miscellaneous Application 57 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 1043 (17 October 2024)
The High Court of Uganda at Fort Portal set aside a default judgment and allowed Kyenjojo District Local Government to file a defense out of time.
Ategeka and 15 Others v Kagadi District Local Government (Misc Cause 15 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 431 (26 April 2024)
The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge by 16 applicants over termination from Kagadi District, finding they were never lawfully employed and could not benefit from their own illegality.
Okwee v Masindi District Local Government and Another (Misc Cause 9 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 182 (29 February 2024)
The court found that the applicant had exhausted all available remedies before approaching the court, as the District Service Commission had already recommended him and the Chief Administrative Officer unjustifiably refused to issue the appointment letter. The respondents' reliance on the pending appeal of the former office bearer and alleged lack of funds was not substantiated, as the recruitment process had proceeded after the dismissal and the position was not new, with salary already allocated. The refusal to appoint the applicant was therefore irrational and illegal. The court held that…
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Dr. Kukiriza v Luuka District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause 25 of 2018) [2023] UGHCCD 265 (23 January 2023)
The court found that the appointment process of Dr. Wabwire Mathias Panyako as Senior Medical Officer was both procedurally improper and unlawful. The Chief Administrative Officer failed to comply with Regulation 26 of the Public Service Commission Regulations, 2009, by not forwarding a list of all eligible officers and not displaying the required internal advert, thereby denying other qualified candidates a fair opportunity. The District Service Commission proceeded with the appointment despite its own directive and a complaint from the Inspectorate of Government. The lack of a rebuttal to t…
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Ochen v Kalaki District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause No. 6 of 2021) [2021] UGHCCD 51 (7 July 2021)
The High Court dismissed a judicial review application over a disputed public service appointment, holding that the applicant had not exhausted the appeal route to the Public Service Commission.
Bizuru v Inter-University Council for East Africa (Reference No.13 of 2017) [2020] EACJ 20 (28 September 2020) (First Instance Division)
The East African Court of Justice dismissed Prof. Elias Bizuru’s reference, holding that IUCEA’s recruitment process was transparent and that due diligence justified the non-appointment.
Dr Kasozi V Attorney General & Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 206 of 2018) [2019] UGHCCD 125 (28 June 2019)
The High Court quashed the Health Service Commission’s 6 August 2018 decision for refusing to shortlist the applicant without hearing his appeal.
