Uganda Case Law

Chint Meters and Electrical Uganda Company Limited v Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited and 2 Others (Application 12 of 2025)

Chint Meters and Electrical Uganda Company Limited v Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited and 2 Others (Application 12 of 2025) [2025] UGPPDPAAT 15 (12 May 2025)

Court

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Appeals Tribunal

Case number

Application 12 of 2025

Judges

Gimara SC, Chairperson, Nuwagira, Panel Member, Kalumba, Kyarisiima, cyrus Titus Aomu, penal member

The Tribunal found that the Applicant failed to submit the mandatory samples required at bid submission, as stipulated in ITB 18.3 and the bidding documents. This omission constituted a material deviation that could not be cured by clarification or waiver, and the Evaluation Committee was legally bound to disqualify the Applicant. The Tribunal held that the clarification issued by the Respondent did not alter the scope or criteria of the requirement, and the Applicant's interpretation was unreasonable given its own price schedule descriptions. Regarding local participation and reservation req…

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• Public Procurement
• Bid Evaluation
• Reservation Schemes
• Local Participation
• Contract Award
• Regulatory Compliance

CIC General Insurance Limited v Mutabazi (Application 2 of 2024)

CIC General Insurance Limited v Mutabazi (Application 2 of 2024) [2024] UGIAT 3 (14 May 2024)

Court

Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

Application 2 of 2024

Judges

Nangono Namakiika, chairperson, Mayinja. Panel Member, Okotha, Panel Member, Nabasirye - Panel Member

The Tribunal found that both the Applicant and Respondent were in breach of the Insurance Act, 2017 by making commission payments to unlicensed intermediaries, specifically Viva 365 Insurance Brokers, and that such illegality cannot be ignored by the court. The evidence showed that the Applicant used the Respondent as a conduit for remitting commissions to Kenyan brokers, and both parties were liable for the breach. Regarding the quantum of premiums generated from Platinum Credit, the Tribunal determined that neither party provided reliable evidence to establish the actual amount, and the IRA…

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• Agency Agreement
• Insurance Commissions
• Unlicensed Intermediaries
• Regulatory Compliance
• Burden Of Proof

Dr. Yasin Ali v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 32 of 2019)

Dr. Yasin Ali v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 32 of 2019) [2024] UGEDT 2 (19 March 2024)

Court

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Case number

EDT COMPLAINT 32 of 2019

Judges

Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Paul Mubiru - Member Electricity Disputes Tribunal

The Tribunal found that the respondent failed to adduce satisfactory evidence proving that Meter No. U224560 was tampered with by the complainant or that it was under-registering due to the complainant's actions. The critical meter tests were conducted in the absence of the complainant's representative, contrary to mandatory regulatory requirements, rendering the results unreliable. The respondent did not establish the status of the meter at installation, nor did it provide a baseline for its accuracy. The Tribunal also found that the computation of the unbilled energy was not sufficiently ex…

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• Electricity Meter Disputes
• Utility Billing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Natural Justice

Nambale, Nerima & Co. Advocates v Liberty General Insurance Uganda Limited (TAT Application 5 of 2023)

Nambale, Nerima & Co. Advocates v Liberty General Insurance Uganda Limited (TAT Application 5 of 2023) [2024] UGIAT 2 (9 February 2024)

Court

Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

TAT Application 5 of 2023

Judges

Nangono Namakiika, chairperson, Mayinja. Panel Member, Okotha, Panel Member, Mayanja

The Tribunal found that there was no valid contract of insurance between the Appellant and the Respondent for the period in question. The evidence showed that no premium was paid for the renewal period, and the regulatory framework, as reinstated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority's public notice of May 2021, required payment of premium before policy inception or renewal. The Certificate of Insurance produced by the Appellant was a Motor Third Party certificate and not a comprehensive policy, lacking the essential features of an insurance contract. The Tribunal further found that Sheila Tu…

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• Insurance Contracts
• Premium Payment
• Agency Law
• Contract Formation
• Regulatory Compliance

Victoria Apartments Limited & 2 Others v Gaming East Africa & Entertainment Limited & 3 Others

Victoria Apartments Limited & 2 Others v Gaming East Africa & Entertainment Limited & 3 Others (Miscellaneous Application 521 of 2023) [2023] UGCommC 185 (22 December 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 521 of 2023

Judge

Mutesi, J

The applicants established a prima facie case for attachment before judgment, demonstrating a real risk that the 1st respondent would dispose of its assets to frustrate any future recovery. However, the statutory security bond held by the 3rd respondent is not liable for attachment as the applicants' claims do not fall within the statutory purposes outlined in Section 40(2) of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016. The Court found that the applicants' claims are not tax or employee claims, nor do they relate to persons participating in activities organized by the licensee under the Act. The Cour…

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• Attachment Before Judgment
• Security For Debt
• Disposal Of Assets
• Bank Guarantee
• Regulatory Compliance

Marts JP Consult SMC Limited v Airtel Uganda Limited

Marts JP Consult SMC Limited v Airtel Uganda Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1269 of 2021) [2023] UGCommC 116 (6 November 2023)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1269 of 2021

Judge

Kahigi Asiimwe, J

The operative court order restrained the Respondent from implementing the termination letter dated 10th May 2021 pending the hearing of the main suit. The Respondent's actions in amending the contract and restructuring business operations were necessitated by statutory requirements under the National Payment Systems Act, which mandated separation of GSM and mobile commerce businesses. The amendments did not amount to termination of the contract and were not in contempt of the court order. The Applicant failed to prove wilful non-compliance with the specific terms of the injunction. Therefore,…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Temporary Injunction
• Contract Amendment
• Franchise Agreement
• Regulatory Compliance

Bullion Refinery Limited and Others v Musinguzi (Commissioner General Uganda Revenue Authority) and Others

Bullion Refinery Limited and Others v Musinguzi (Commissioner General Uganda Revenue Authority) and Others (Miscellaneous Application 180 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 314 (20 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 180 of 2023

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court rejected a contempt application, finding URA had taken steps to comply with a stay order on the gold export levy and had not intentionally disobeyed it.

• Contempt Of Court
• Interim Injunctions
• Regulatory Compliance
• Export Levy Disputes
• Contempt-of-court
• Interim-injunctions

Arpe Limited v Electricity Regulatory Authority (MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 9 of 2023)

Arpe Limited v Electricity Regulatory Authority (MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 9 of 2023) [2023] UGEDT 2 (1 June 2023)

Court

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Case number

MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 9 of 2023

Judge

Cheptoris Silvia - Registrar Electricty Disputes Tribunal

The Tribunal refused a temporary injunction sought by ARPE Limited over a licence modification and performance bond, finding no prima facie case or irreparable harm.

• Electricity Licensing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Environmental Performance Bond
• Temporary Injunction
• Licence Modification
• Temporary-injunction

Icea Lion General Insurance Company Limited v Shark Media Limited (Appeal 2 of 2022)

Icea Lion General Insurance Company Limited v Shark Media Limited (Appeal 2 of 2022) [2022] UGIAT 1 (19 December 2022)

Court

Insurance Appeals Tribunal (Uganda)

Case number

Appeal 2 of 2022

Judges

Nangono Namakiika, chairperson, Mayinja. Panel Member, Okotha, Panel Member, Mayanja

The Tribunal held that the appeal was filed outside the statutory one-month period prescribed by Regulation 9(3) of the Insurance Appeals Tribunal Regulations and Section 137(1) of the Insurance Act. The appellant's letter of 1st December 2021 did not meet the requirements for a valid appeal as set out in the law, as it was not in the prescribed form and did not state the grounds of appeal. The Tribunal found that the Insurance Appeals Tribunal had been constituted and publicized by January 2022, and the appellant failed to take timely steps to pursue its appeal. The Tribunal concluded that i…

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• Insurance Contracts
• Appeals Procedure
• Regulatory Compliance

Michael Mugambe Kibirango v UMEME Limited (MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 1 of 2020)

Michael Mugambe Kibirango v UMEME Limited (MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 1 of 2020) [2020] UGEDT 3 (22 July 2020)

Court

Electricity Disputes Tribunal

Case number

MISCELLENOUS APPLICANT EDT 1 of 2020

Judges

Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Dr. Terry Kahuma - Member Electricty Disputes Tribunal

The tribunal found that the applicant failed to prove that a complaint was lodged with the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) prior to the disconnection of his electricity supply, as required by Regulation 15.6.1(a) of the Electricity (Primary Grid Code) Regulations. The applicant did not attach any evidence of a complaint to ERA at the relevant time, and the only indication of such a complaint was raised after the respondent's affidavit in reply. The tribunal distinguished the cases cited by the applicant, noting that in those cases, evidence of a pending complaint existed or there were…

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• Interim Injunctions
• Electricity Supply Disputes
• Burden Of Proof
• Regulatory Compliance