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Sserungoji v Ssekyanzi (Miscellaneous Cause 28 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 315 (22 May 2025)
The High Court struck out an out-of-time reply, found unlawful withholding of land titles violated the applicant’s property rights, and granted relief with reduced compensation.
Omvia & Another v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition 35 of 2019) [2025] UGCA 95 (1 April 2025)
The Constitutional Court dismissed a petition challenging Land Act provisions and regulations on tenancy by occupancy, holding the claims were not sufficiently proved.
Mugalula v Nalwanga (Misc Cause 7 of 2023) [2025] UGHCLD 46 (20 March 2025)
The High Court determined that the application was not properly constituted for summary determination, as the dispute involves complex questions of fact regarding the nature of the property (whether it is matrimonial or family land), the parties' respective contributions, and the status of their marriage. The respondent's procedural objections regarding jurisdiction and planning regulations were considered but found unmeritorious, as the Land Tribunal no longer exists and the High Court retains jurisdiction over such matters. However, the court found that the issues raised require a full ordi…
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Adong v Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Civil Suit 93 of 2023) [2025] UGHCCD 25 (14 February 2025)
The High Court held that UETCL violated the plaintiff’s property rights by transmitting power lines over her land without prior lawful acquisition or compensation.
Ismailia Building Company Limited & 3 Others v Attorney General & 4 Others (Constitutional Petition 37 of 2019) [2024] UGCC 27 (18 December 2024)
Section 9(1)(d) of the Expropriated Properties Act, which allows the Minister to deprive former owners of property if they do not physically return and reside in Uganda within 120 days after repossession, is inconsistent with Articles 2(2), 20(1)(2), 21(1)(2)(3), and 26(1)(2) of the Constitution. The provision ties property ownership to physical residence, which is not a constitutionally recognized justification for deprivation of property. The Constitution requires that deprivation of property must be for public use or other specified interests, with prompt payment of fair and adequate compe…
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Jogoo v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 014/2018) [2024] AfCHPR 33 (29 November 2024)
The African Court reopened pleadings in Ajaye Jogoo v Tanzania and ordered Tanzania to file its response within 30 days, citing its discretion and the interests of justice.
Nzambimana Edouard Estate v Attorney General of the Republic of Burundi (Refererence No.23 of 2019) [2024] EACJ 16 (28 November 2024) (First Instance Division)
The EACJ held that the Nzambimana Edouard Estate had standing, lawfully owned the disputed Burundian land, and was entitled to compensation, damages, and costs.
Letuya and Others v Republic of Kenya (Application No. 010/2024) [2024] AfCHPR 40 (16 October 2024)
The African Court dismissed Joseph Letuya and 14 Others’ application against Kenya for lack of personal jurisdiction because Kenya had not deposited the Article 34(6) declaration.
Letuya and Others v Republic of Kenya (Ruling) (Application No. 010/2024) [2024] ACHPR 9 (16 October 2024)
The African Court dismissed an application by Ogiek community members against Kenya for lack of personal jurisdiction because Kenya had not filed the Article 34(6) declaration.
Attorney General v Sempebwa & Others (Miscellaneous Application 26 of 2024) [2024] UGHC 929 (1 October 2024)
The High Court allowed the Government to deposit land compensation for the EACOP project, granted vacant possession, and issued eviction and demolition orders.
