Uganda Case Law

Mbbale and 59 Others v Makerere University (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 48 of 2024)

Mbbale and 59 Others v Makerere University (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 48 of 2024) [2025] UGIC 20 (27 February 2025)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 48 of 2024

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The court found that while the Respondent failed to repatriate the Applicants as ordered, it had complied with the monetary aspects of the decree and demonstrated willingness to comply with the repatriation order upon receipt of necessary particulars. The Respondent's explanation—that it awaited repatriation details and that its records had been destroyed in a fire—was accepted as just cause for non-compliance. The Applicants did not provide sufficient evidence of self-repatriation expenses or persistent, obstinate defiance by the Respondent. The court held that the threshold for contempt was…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Repatriation Orders
• Enforcement Of Judgments
• Remedies For Noncompliance

Kaase-Bwanga v Makerere University & 3 Others

Kaase-Bwanga v Makerere University & 3 Others (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 222 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 53 (14 April 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 222 OF 2019

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held that Makerere University and the other respondents were not in contempt because they had complied with the earlier order by considering the applicant’s appointment.

• Contempt Of Court
• Mandamus
• Enforcement Of Court Orders
• Judicial Review
• Remedies For Noncompliance
• Contempt-of-court

Nile Construction General Contractors Ltd & Anor v Kanyeihamba

Nile Construction General Contractors Ltd & Anor v Kanyeihamba (Miscellaneous Application No. 405 of 2016) [2016] UGHCLD 31 (22 November 2016)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 405 of 2016

Judge

Bashaija, J

The court found that the Respondent was in deliberate and willful contempt of a clear court order requiring him to deposit signed transfer forms and the certificate of title for the suit land after the Applicants had deposited the outstanding purchase price. The Respondent's actions in seeking to reopen issues already settled, introducing extraneous matters, and failing to comply with the order—despite having the opportunity to challenge it through review or appeal—constituted a flagrant disregard for the authority and dignity of the court. The court emphasized that compliance with court orde…

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• Contempt Of Court
• Enforcement Of Court Orders
• Leasehold Interests
• Vesting Orders
• Remedies For Noncompliance