Uganda Case Law

Nassimu Moses and Another v Mugambe Sam

Nassimu Moses and Another v Mugambe Sam (Civil Suit No. 68 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 476 (27 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 68 of 2023

Judge

Bukirwa, J

The court found that a valid contract of sale of land existed between the plaintiffs and the defendant, evidenced by the written agreement and part payments made by the plaintiffs. The defendant breached the contract by selling the suit land to third parties despite having received substantial payment from the plaintiffs and failing to hand over possession or refund the money. The defendant's conduct amounted to fraud as he intentionally concealed third party claims and induced the plaintiffs into the contract, depriving them of their equitable interest in the land. The court relied on statut…

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• Breach Of Contract
• Fraud In Land Transactions
• Sale Of Land
• Equitable Title
• Remedies For Breach

Rwakarara Joseph v Nagayi Annet and Ben Brown

Rwakarara Joseph v Nagayi Annet and Ben Brown (Civil Appeal No. 108 of 2017) [2025] UGCA 214 (26 June 2025)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 108 of 2017

Judge

Dr. F. Zeija, DCJ, Cheborion-Barishaki, JA, Esta Nambayo, JA/JCC

The Court of Appeal held that the disputed land sale was valid because the wife had actually consented, and restored the appellant’s title, possession, and mesne profits.

• Spousal Consent
• Family Land
• Sale Of Land
• Title Cancellation
• Mesne Profits
• Spousal-consent

Ambrose Kagangure v DFCU Bank Limited and Akright Projects Ltd

Ambrose Kagangure v DFCU Bank Limited and Akright Projects Ltd (Civil Suit 388 of 2012) [2025] UGHCCD 76 (20 June 2025)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 388 of 2012

Judge

Simon Peter M. Kinobe, J

The High Court dismissed a land and mortgage dispute for want of a cause of action, holding that the plaintiff had sold the property and granted a valid power of attorney.

• Mortgage Enforcement
• Eviction Procedure
• Power Of Attorney
• Cause Of Action
• Sale Of Land
• Remedies And Costs

Dr. Nalubega Maimuna v Semakula Ismael and Millennium Estates Developers

Dr. Nalubega Maimuna v Semakula Ismael and Millennium Estates Developers (Civil Suit No. 127 of 2017) [2025] UGHC 566 (18 June 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 127 of 2017

Judge

Oyuko Anthony Ojok, J

High Court of Uganda found the defendants breached land sale contracts, awarded refund, compensation, general damages, interest, and costs, and declined specific performance.

• Sale Of Land
• Breach Of Contract
• Vacant Possession
• Specific Performance
• Contract Novation
• Land-sale

Ssebowa Maurice v Mariam Kulabako Muliisa and Birungi Madinah

Ssebowa Maurice v Mariam Kulabako Muliisa and Birungi Madinah (Civil Suit 43 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 300 (23 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 43 of 2022

Judge

Wolayo, J

The High Court dismissed a land ownership and fraud claim, finding the plaintiff failed to prove purchase or possession while the first defendant proved lawful acquisition and title.

• Ownership Disputes
• Fraud Allegations
• Burden Of Proof
• Sale Of Land
• Registration Of Title
• Land-ownership

Ssenono and Another v Mutabaazi

Ssenono and Another v Mutabaazi (Civil Appeal 73 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 220 (20 April 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 73 of 2022

Judge

Tweyanze, J

The High Court dismissed a land appeal, upholding findings that the respondent validly bought the disputed kibanja, the later sale was void, and the first appellant trespassed.

• Sale Of Land
• Contract Validity
• Forgery Of Documents
• Trespass To Land
• Damages Assessment
• Sale-of-land

Karekaho Byanyima Vennie v Sekanji Umar and Others

Karekaho Byanyima Vennie v Sekanji Umar and Others (Civil Appeal 1 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 306 (20 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 1 of 2022

Judge

Wolayo, J

The appellate court found that the appellant lawfully purchased the suit land in 2009, compensated any bibanja holders, and took possession. The first and second respondents (Sekanji and Asiimwe) had agreed with the vendor, Batte Sulaiman, to vacate their interests on Plot 23 in exchange for titles on Plot 25, and thus were estopped from claiming occupancy on the suit land. Their remedy lay against Batte's estate, not the appellant. The fifth respondent (Muyambi) purported to purchase a kibanja from Kasongovu after the appellant had acquired the land, but this sale was void and Kasongovu had…

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• Trespass To Land
• Bona Fide Occupancy
• Estoppel
• Sale Of Land
• Injunction

Sentongo v Kittengo

Sentongo v Kittengo (Civil Suit 423 of 2016) [2025] UGHCLD 43 (13 March 2025)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 423 of 2016

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The court found a valid land sale agreement but held the plaintiff breached it by failing to prove full payment. The suit was dismissed, but a refund of 1,200,000/- with interest was ordered.

• Sale Of Land
• Breach Of Contract
• Specific Performance
• Voidable Contracts
• Land-sale-agreement
• Breach-of-contract

Sentongo v Kittengo

Sentongo v Kittengo (Civil Suit No. 423 of 2016) [2025] UGHC 150 (13 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit No. 423 of 2016

Judge

Nabakooza, J

The High Court found a land sale contract existed, but held the plaintiff failed to prove full payment and was in breach, so specific performance was denied.

• Sale Of Land
• Breach Of Contract
• Specific Performance
• Voidable Contract
• Refund Of Deposit
• Land-sale-agreements

Kasoma v Mukiibi

Kasoma v Mukiibi (Civil Appeal 24 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 80 (26 February 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal 24 of 2023

Judge

Rosette Comfort Kania, J

The High Court allowed a land sale appeal, holding the trial court wrongly raised inheritance-capacity issues not pleaded and ordered specific performance.

• Sale Of Land
• Capacity To Contract
• Letters Of Administration
• Specific Performance
• Bonafide Purchaser
• Remedies For Breach