Uganda Case Law

Nagawa Lggya v Commissioner for Land Registration and Another (Misc Cause 21 of 2023)

Nagawa Lggya v Commissioner for Land Registration and Another (Misc Cause 21 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 95 (24 January 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Misc Cause 21 of 2023

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court at Hoima ordered removal of caveats on 150 acres of land, holding that the applicant, a bona fide purchaser, had standing and the caveats lacked a valid interest.

• Removal Of Caveat
• Bona Fide Purchaser
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Locus Standi
• Jurisdiction Of Court
• Removal-of-caveat

Kainembabazi v Sebowa and Another

Kainembabazi v Sebowa and Another (Miscellaneous Application 164 of 2021) [2023] UGHCLD 162 (30 June 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 164 of 2021

Judge

Nassuna Matovu, J

The High Court dismissed an application for a vesting order over land in Bugolobi, finding the applicant did not satisfy section 167 of the Registration of Titles Act.

• Vesting Order
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Letters Of Administration
• Leasehold Interest
• Transfer Of Land
• Possession Requirements

Sentongo v Registrar of Titles

Sentongo v Registrar of Titles (Miscellaneous Application 66 of 2021) [2023] UGHC 324 (16 February 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 66 of 2021

Judge

Katamba Nkwanga, J

The High Court at Masaka granted a consequential order under section 177 of the Registration of Titles Act, directing cancellation of Kagimu Bashir’s title and registration of Sentongo Denis.

• Cancellation Of Title
• Consequential Orders
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Ex Parte Proceedings
• Land-title-cancellation
• Registration-of-titles-act

Mpanga v Twabaje and 3 Others

Mpanga v Twabaje and 3 Others (Miscellaneous Cause No. 55 of 2020) [2022] UGHCLD 105 (9 March 2022)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 55 of 2020

Judge

Kawesa, J

The court held that Section 177 of the Registration of Titles Act applies only to interests registered under the Act. The applicant's interest in the suit land is a kibanja, which is not a registrable interest under the Act. Therefore, the applicant, having recovered a kibanja, cannot seek a consequential order for cancellation of the respondents' names from the certificates of title or restoration of his own name as proprietor under Section 177. The proper remedy for a kibanja owner is to seek compensation or settlement of interest, not cancellation or restoration of title under the Registra…

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• Cancellation Of Title
• Kibanja Interest
• Consequential Orders
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Recovery Of Land

Nakubulwa v Muwanga and Another

Nakubulwa v Muwanga and Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 172 of 2019) [2021] UGHCLD 164 (5 November 2021)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 172 of 2019

Judge

Kakooza, J

The High Court dismissed an application for a vesting order over land at Nampage, finding the applicant had not proved the statutory requirements or produced sufficient evidence of title and possession.

• Vesting Order
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Letters Of Administration
• Transfer Of Land
• Possession Of Land
• Vesting-order

Luwemba and Others ( administrator of the late alozio Mukasa) v Commissioner Land Registration Masaka (Misc Cause No. 23 of 2020)

Luwemba and Others ( administrator of the late alozio Mukasa) v Commissioner Land Registration Masaka (Misc Cause No. 23 of 2020) [2021] UGHCLD 217 (5 August 2021)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause No. 23 of 2020

Judge

Katamba Nkwanga, J

The applicants have demonstrated that the late Alozio Mukasa purchased the suit land, paid the full purchase price, and took possession with the vendor's acquiescence. The vendor, Byekwaso Paulo Lubega, is deceased, and the transfer could not be effected. Although the applicants did not formally apply to the Commissioner Land Registration for a vesting order, the court exercised its inherent powers under Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act, considering the applicants' unrepresented status and the referral of the matter by the lands office. All statutory conditions under Section 167 of the R…

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• Vesting Order
• Transfer Of Title
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Estate Administration

Birungi v Commissioner Land Registration

Birungi v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscellaneous Cause No. 26 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 30 (13 February 2020)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 26 of 2019

Judge

Gadenya, J

Ex parte, the High Court granted Birungi Fausia a vesting order for land in Masindi after finding she had paid the purchase price, taken possession, and could not obtain transfer otherwise.

• Vesting Order
• Transfer Of Title
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Sale Of Mortgaged Property
• Bank Liquidation
• Uncontested Application

Oine v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscillenous Cause No. 90 of 2013)

Oine v Commissioner Land Registration (Miscillenous Cause No. 90 of 2013) [2014] UGHCLD 18 (11 April 2014)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscillenous Cause No. 90 of 2013

Judge

Bashaija, J

The applicant satisfied all statutory conditions under Section 167 of the Registration of Titles Act for the issuance of a vesting order: the land is registered under the RTA, the full purchase price was paid, possession was taken and acquiesced in by the vendors, and transfer cannot be obtained because the vendors' whereabouts are unknown. The applicant first sought relief from the Registrar, who declined and advised to seek a court order. The court found that its inherent jurisdiction under Section 98 CPA allows it to grant a vesting order in such circumstances. The evidence, including the…

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• Vesting Order
• Transfer Of Title
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Inherent Jurisdiction
• Sale Of Land
• Proof Of Possession

Nama Estates Ltd v Kanyike Aamba & Anor

Nama Estates Ltd v Kanyike Aamba & Anor (Civil Suit No. 42 of 2011) [2013] UGHCCD 93 (3 July 2013)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 42 of 2011

The court found that the Plaintiff, as a lessee, admitted in its pleadings that the first Defendant is the registered proprietor and that the lease was granted by the Defendant. Under Section 176 of the Registration of Titles Act, a lessee cannot bring an action for ejectment or recovery of land against the registered proprietor (lessor). The Plaint's prayer for an eviction order is therefore barred by law. The court relied on binding Ugandan Supreme Court authority and statutory provisions to conclude that the Plaint discloses no cause of action and is barred by law. Accordingly, the Plaint…

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• Rejection Of Plaint
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Lessee Vs Lessor Actions
• Eviction Orders
• Registration Of Titles Act

Kyaligonza and Another v Kanja and Others

Kyaligonza and Another v Kanja and Others (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 76/2004) [2010] UGCA 57 (11 October 2010)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 76/2004

Judge

Twinomujuni, JA, Byamugisha, JA, Kavuma, JA

The Court of Appeal held that repossession under the Expropriated Properties Act remained effective until physical possession was restored, and dismissed the appeal.

• Expropriated Properties Act
• Leasehold Vs Mailo Interest
• Repossession Of Property
• Registration Of Titles Act
• Registered Proprietor Rights
• Expropriated-properties-act