Uganda Case Law

International Holdings Uganda Limited v Modern Coast Courier Ltd and Others

International Holdings Uganda Limited v Modern Coast Courier Ltd and Others (Civil Suit No. 1033 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 91 (14 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 1033 of 2023

Judge

Harriet Grace Magala, J

The court found that a valid tenancy agreement existed between the Plaintiff and the 1st and 2nd Defendants, with the 4th Defendant guaranteeing obligations. The Defendants breached the contract by failing to pay agreed rent, and their subsequent acknowledgment and dishonored cheques further evidenced liability. The Plaintiff proved its claim for special damages (rent arrears and legal fees) and was entitled to general damages for inconvenience and loss of business. Interest was awarded at 18% per annum on both special and general damages, reflecting compensation for deprivation and inflation…

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• Tenancy Agreements
• Breach Of Contract
• Rental Arrears
• Damages Assessment
• Interest Awards

Uganda Registration Services Bureau v Stellar Properties Limited

Uganda Registration Services Bureau v Stellar Properties Limited (Miscellaneous Application 1495 of 2022) [2022] UGCommC 184 (6 December 2022)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 1495 of 2022

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The Court found that the tenancy agreements were duly signed by the responsible Accounting Officers and cleared by the Attorney General, with no evidence of illegality or procurement irregularities. The Special Conditions of Contract specified litigation as the mandatory dispute resolution mechanism, not arbitration. The Applicant failed to provide evidence disputing the quantum of rental arrears or to raise any genuine triable issue regarding the amount owed. The general denial of liability was deemed an afterthought intended to delay payment. The constitutional right to be heard does not ov…

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• Leave To Appear And Defend
• Rental Arrears
• Tenancy Contracts
• Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
• Procurement Irregularities

Rubarema v Rugasira

Rubarema v Rugasira (CIVIL SUIT NO. 411 OF 2017) [2020] UGHCCD 41 (20 March 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO. 411 OF 2017

Judge

Bashaija, J

The High Court found the tenant breached a tenancy agreement by failing to pay rent and subletting without consent, and awarded arrears, damages, interest, and costs.

• Tenancy Agreements
• Breach Of Contract
• Rental Arrears
• Damages
• Subletting Without Consent
• Tenancy-agreements

Kamulegeya v Zaribwende

Kamulegeya v Zaribwende (Civil Suit No. 417 of 2006) [2014] UGHCLD 52 (15 December 2014)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 417 of 2006

High Court land dispute over leasehold rent and re-entry: the court upheld the plaintiff’s right to vacant possession, denied relief against forfeiture, and awarded damages.

• Leasehold Interest
• Mailo Land
• Forfeiture Of Lease
• Re-entry Rights
• Rental Arrears
• Vacant Possession

Rajabali Valimohamed Vaiya & Ors v General Parts (U) Ltd

Rajabali Valimohamed Vaiya & Ors v General Parts (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No. 570 of 2002) [2014] UGHCLD 39 (30 November 2014)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 570 of 2002

Judge

Anna B. Mugenyi, J

The High Court found the defendant liable for rental arrears, rejected its fraud challenge to repossession, and offset proven improvements against the debt.

• Tenancy Disputes
• Rental Arrears
• Repossession Of Property
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Mesne Profits
• Compensation For Improvements