Uganda Case Law

Lutembe Edward Ntege v Mukiibi Katamba Fred and Commissioner Land Registration

Lutembe Edward Ntege v Mukiibi Katamba Fred and Commissioner Land Registration (Civil Suit No. 1 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 534 (16 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 1 of 2023

Judge

Deepa Verma, J

The court found that the suit land, Mawokota Block 162 Plot 13, forms part of the estate of the late Sulaimani Ntege, based on uncontroverted documentary and oral evidence, prior judgments, and physical possession by the Plaintiff and his family. The 1st Defendant's registration was procured through fraud, with full knowledge of the estate's interests and without due diligence. The Defendant's absence from proceedings and lack of recognition by local authorities further undermined his claim. The fraudulent registration constituted trespass, interfering with the Plaintiff's legal possession as…

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• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Estate Administration
• Registration Of Title
• Trespass To Land

Ssekamwa Sarah and Kigongo George v The Registrar of Titles

Ssekamwa Sarah and Kigongo George v The Registrar of Titles (Miscellaneous Cause 13 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 493 (9 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 13 of 2025

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The High Court ordered the Registrar of Titles to register the applicants as executors/proprietors of estate land after probate was verified and no objection was filed.

• Registration Of Title
• Administration Of Estates
• Probate Procedure
• Special Certificate Of Title
• Registration-of-title
• Administration-of-estates

Sickle Strong Ltd v Agnes Kimbugwe and Damba Alfred Sofasi

Sickle Strong Ltd v Agnes Kimbugwe and Damba Alfred Sofasi (Miscellaneous Application 123 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 375 (28 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 123 of 2025

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The High Court refused to stay execution of a land judgment, holding that the applicant failed to show a legally recognizable lease interest or a strong case for setting aside the judgment.

• Stay Of Execution
• Leasehold Interest
• Capacity To Contract
• Registration Of Title
• Ex Parte Judgment
• Stay-of-execution

Ssebowa Maurice v Mariam Kulabako Muliisa and Birungi Madinah

Ssebowa Maurice v Mariam Kulabako Muliisa and Birungi Madinah (Civil Suit 43 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 300 (23 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 43 of 2022

Judge

Wolayo, J

The High Court dismissed a land ownership and fraud claim, finding the plaintiff failed to prove purchase or possession while the first defendant proved lawful acquisition and title.

• Ownership Disputes
• Fraud Allegations
• Burden Of Proof
• Sale Of Land
• Registration Of Title
• Land-ownership

Musiime & Another v Muutesi & 3 Others (Originating Summons 1 of 2024)

Musiime & Another v Muutesi & 3 Others (Originating Summons 1 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 156 (12 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Originating Summons 1 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The court held that the applicants' use of originating summons was procedurally irregular and contrary to Order 37 Rule 8(2) of the Civil Procedure Rules, which mandates a preliminary ex parte application and judicial endorsement before service. The judge found that the matter was contentious and involved complex factual disputes requiring the adducing of evidence, making the originating summons procedure inappropriate. The preliminary objection was upheld, and the originating summons was struck out. The court declined to award costs, considering the familial relationship between the parties…

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• Originating Summons Procedure
• Administration Of Estates
• Registration Of Title
• Tenancy In Common

Kiggundu v Katekyeza & Another

Kiggundu v Katekyeza & Another (Civil Suit 34 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 159 (21 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 34 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The High Court dismissed a land claim after finding no proof that the deceased owned the suit land or that the defendant’s title was obtained by fraud.

• Fraudulent Transfer
• Registration Of Title
• Land Ownership Disputes
• Trespass To Land
• Land-ownership-disputes
• Fraudulent-transfer

Kisekka v Mukimbiri & 3 Others

Kisekka v Mukimbiri & 3 Others (Civil Suit 82 of 2017) [2025] UGHC 35 (16 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 82 of 2017

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

The High Court found the plaintiff proved ownership of the disputed land and ordered cancellation of the 1st defendant’s title, plus a permanent injunction.

• Ownership Dispute
• Adverse Possession
• Fraudulent Transfer
• Registration Of Title
• Land-ownership-dispute
• Adverse-possession

Daka v Wamboga & Another

Daka v Wamboga & Another (Civil Suit 72 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 993 (24 October 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 72 of 2022

Judge

Lubega, J

The High Court of Uganda held that the plaintiff paid the full land price, was the rightful owner, and awarded refund, damages, mesne profits, injunction, and costs.

• Land Sale Agreement
• Ownership Dispute
• Breach Of Contract
• Unjust Enrichment
• Mesne Profits
• Registration Of Title

Damanico Properties Limited v Major General Muheesi

Damanico Properties Limited v Major General Muheesi (Civil Suit 45 of 2016) [2024] UGHCCD 168 (18 October 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 45 of 2016

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held that the plaintiff failed to prove possession needed for trespass, while rejecting the defendant’s fraud challenge to the title.

• Trespass To Land
• Lawful Occupants
• Registration Of Title
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Trespass-to-land
• Lawful-occupants

Lule and Another v Kibirango and 2 Others

Lule and Another v Kibirango and 2 Others (Civil Suit 382 of 2011) [2024] UGHCLD 251 (2 October 2024)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 382 of 2011

Judge

Phillip Odoki, J

The High Court held that the plaintiffs had valid title to the land, dismissed the defendants’ counterclaim as time-barred, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.

• Ownership Disputes
• Registration Of Title
• Limitation Periods
• Fraud In Land Transfers
• Land-ownership
• Title-registration