Uganda Case Law

Dr. Michael Ntege and Another v Ismail Kabali and Others

Dr. Michael Ntege and Another v Ismail Kabali and Others (Civil Suit No. 808 of 2007) [2025] UGHCLD 135 (14 July 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 808 of 2007

Judge

Kenyange Susan, J

The High Court held that the estate of Kalanzi had an equitable interest, the counterclaimants acquired none, and the plaintiffs’ title was not protected as bona fide without notice.

• Equitable Interest In Land
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Registration Of Titles
• Land Occupation And Possession
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Equitable-interest-in-land

Mugerwa Abbas v Wamala Solomon Kanyoma and Others

Mugerwa Abbas v Wamala Solomon Kanyoma and Others (Miscellaneous Cause 33 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 491 (6 July 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 33 of 2024

Judge

Godfrey Himbaza, J

The High Court at Luwero removed a caveat over land at Kiumpa, finding the respondents had not proved any current caveatable interest or filed suit to support their claim.

• Caveats On Land
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Removal Of Caveat
• Registration Of Titles
• Estate Administration
• Caveat-removal

Kiggwe v Kizito

Kiggwe v Kizito (Civil Suit No. 2727 of 2016) [2025] UGHCLD 107 (27 June 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 2727 of 2016

Judge

Alividza, J

The court found that the late John Ssebana Kizito was unlawfully registered as proprietor of the entire 28.70 acres of land, having only purchased 5 acres from Eria Kigozi, who was bequeathed that portion from the estate of the late Yokana Mutogo. The evidence established that the suit land formed part of the estate and was distributed among beneficiaries, with only 5 acres legitimately sold. The transfer of the entire land to the Defendant's name was unlawful, though insufficient proof of fraud was found to impeach the title on that ground. The Defendant does not qualify as a bona fide purch…

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• Transfer Of Land Title
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Estate Administration
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Registration Of Titles

Namutebi Peninah v James Kibombo and Others

Namutebi Peninah v James Kibombo and Others (Civil Suit No. 7 of 2020) [2025] UGHCFD 36 (26 June 2025)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 7 of 2020

Judge

Busingye, J

The High Court dismissed a land suit for lack of locus standi and no cause of action, finding the plaintiff had no proven proprietary interest in the estate land.

• Locus Standi
• Cause Of Action
• Gift Inter Vivos
• Letters Of Administration
• Registration Of Titles
• Estate Administration

Rwashande Yosam and Others v Kayiwa Vicent

Rwashande Yosam and Others v Kayiwa Vicent (Civil Appeal No. 79 of 2021) [2025] UGCA 175 (12 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 79 of 2021

Judge

Asa Mugenyi, JA/ JCC, Musa Ssekaana, JA/JCC, Stella Alibateese, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal upheld dismissal of a land dispute appeal, finding no fraud proved against the respondent’s title and confirming trespass, damages, and costs.

• Registration Of Titles
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Trespass To Land
• Leasehold Title Disputes
• Burden Of Proof
• Damages For Trespass

Lubega v Mugerwa

Lubega v Mugerwa (Miscellaneous Cause 20 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 194 (18 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 20 of 2022

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The High Court granted a consequential order canceling the respondent’s title over land wrongly including the applicant’s 2 acres of Kibanja, and ordered survey off of the land.

• Cancellation Of Title
• Consequential Orders
• Recovery Of Land
• Registration Of Titles
• Survey And Boundaries
• Land-law

Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa v Amiina Christine

Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa v Amiina Christine (Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 350 (10 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 5 of 2023

Judge

Emokor, J

The High Court held that the respondent beneficiary had a caveatable interest in estate land and refused to lift the caveat. The application was dismissed with costs.

• Caveats On Land
• Beneficiary Rights
• Administration Of Estates
• Registration Of Titles
• Joint Ownership
• Removal Of Caveat

Ndawula v Tropical Bank & Another

Ndawula v Tropical Bank & Another (Miscellaneous Application 3031 of 2024) [2025] UGHCLD 47 (28 March 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 3031 of 2024

Judge

Naluzze Aisha Batala, J

The High Court granted a consequential order vesting disputed land in Rashid Ndawula and ordered release of the title and mortgage discharge.

• Vesting Orders
• Mortgage Release
• Registration Of Titles
• Consequential Orders
• Vesting-orders
• Mortgage-release

Lutaaya v Nabwegamu & 3 Others

Lutaaya v Nabwegamu & 3 Others (Civil Appeal 16 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 153 (21 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 16 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The court found that the appellant failed to prove that the respondents obtained the suit land through fraud. The evidence showed that the caveat was lodged on plot 637, not on the disputed plots 627 and 628, and that the transfer to the late Kamanyire Julius and subsequently to the 1st and 2nd respondents occurred after the caveat was lifted. There was no credible evidence of backdating or fraudulent conduct by the respondents or the Registrar of Titles. The respondents were bona fide purchasers for value without notice of any fraud, and the appellant's failure to promptly transfer title aft…

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• Fraudulent Land Transfer
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Registration Of Titles
• Caveat Procedure
• Title Conveyancing

Namugwanya v Ssendagala

Namugwanya v Ssendagala (Civil Suit 694 of 2018) [2025] UGHCLD 45 (7 March 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 694 of 2018

Judge

Busingye, J

The court found that the plaintiff, Sarah Namugwanya, is the lawful owner of the suit land, having acquired it from Israel Ntanda after conducting due diligence, including consulting local authorities and reviewing relevant agreements. The plaintiff holds a certificate of title, which is conclusive evidence of ownership under Ugandan law, and there was no sufficient evidence of fraud attributable to her. The defendant, Amon Ssendagala, failed to prove that the plaintiff's acquisition was fraudulent or that she had notice of any adverse interest beyond what was disclosed and resolved in prior…

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• Trespass To Land
• Ownership Of Land
• Registration Of Titles
• Fraud In Land Transactions