Wambuzi & Anor v Nadiope & 8 Ors
Wambuzi & Anor v Nadiope & 8 Ors (Civil Suit No. 177 of 2014) [2022] UGHC 5 (18 February 2022)
The court found that the election of the 1st Plaintiff as Kyabazinga on 31/10/2008 was invalid due to lack of quorum, as only seven hereditary chiefs were present instead of the constitutionally required eight. Subsequent elections in 2009 also failed for the same reason. The election of the 1st Defendant on 23/8/2014 was conducted in accordance with the Constitution of the Obwa Kyabazinga bwa Busoga, with the requisite quorum and proper procedures followed. The court held that the institution with legal personality is the corporation sole of the Kyabazinga, not the kingdom itself, and dismis…
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- Corporate Personality Of Traditional Leaders
- Validity Of Election Procedures
- Quorum Requirements For Cultural Elections
- Capacity To Sue And Be Sued
- Res Judicata
- Costs Award