Uganda Case Law

Twesigye v Rubaare Town Council and Another

Twesigye v Rubaare Town Council and Another (Civil Miscellaneous Application 323 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 337 (30 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 323 of 2023

Judge

Allan Nshimye, J

The court found that the applicant, as a public servant, is subject to lawful transfers by the Chief Administrative Officer under the Local Government Act and Uganda Public Service Standing Orders. The transfer did not amount to victimisation under Section 9 of the Whistle Blowers Protection Act 2010, as it was part of a general reshuffle affecting multiple officers and was within the legal mandate of the Chief Administrative Officer. The applicant failed to demonstrate a prima facie case with a probability of success, irreparable injury, or that the balance of convenience favored him. The co…

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• Temporary Injunction
• Public Service Transfers
• Whistleblower Protection
• Victimisation
• Balance Of Convenience
• Prima Facie Case

Namuganza Vs Iganga District Local Government

Namuganza Vs Iganga District Local Government (Miscellaneous Cause No. 005 of 2015) [2015] UGHCCD 154 (19 August 2015)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 005 of 2015

Judge

Namundi, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to a public officer’s transfer, holding the applicant failed to prove illegality, procedural impropriety, or entitlement to prerogative relief.

• Judicial Review
• Prerogative Orders
• Natural Justice
• Public Service Transfers
• Judicial-review
• Public-service-transfers