Uganda Case Law

Wananchi Group Uganda Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority

Wananchi Group Uganda Limited v Uganda Revenue Authority (Miscellaneous Application No 1024 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 102 (31 May 2025)

Court

Commercial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No 1024 of 2025

Judge

Susan Odongo, J

The High Court granted a 6-month stay of execution pending appeal in a tax dispute over CAM card classification and import duty, finding the appeal arguable and the application timely.

• Stay Of Execution
• Tax Assessment Dispute
• Import Duty Classification
• Security For Due Performance
• Substantial Loss
• Timeliness Of Application

Enen Okello Richard v Lira University Council

Enen Okello Richard v Lira University Council (Miscellaneous Cause No. 23 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 328 (8 May 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 23 of 2022

Judge

Okello, J

The High Court held that judicial review under section 57(3) of the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act is confined to reviewing the decision and process of the University Staff Tribunal, not the underlying decisions of the Appointments Board or Top Management. Since the applicant did not challenge the Tribunal's process or decision, but instead sought to re-litigate issues already determined by the Tribunal or raise new matters not previously presented, the application was misconceived. The court further held that naming Lira University Council instead of Lira University was a m…

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• Judicial Review
• University Staff Discipline
• Procedural Fairness
• Misnomer In Pleadings
• Timeliness Of Application

Akugizibwe Isaiah v Mugisa Robert

Akugizibwe Isaiah v Mugisa Robert (Miscellaneous Application 111 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 111 (27 March 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 111 of 2023

Judge

Wagona, J

The High Court at Fort Portal stayed execution in a civil matter pending leave to appeal out of time, on condition that the applicant deposits UGX 8.5 million as security.

• Stay Of Execution
• Security For Due Performance
• Substantial Loss
• Timeliness Of Application
• Stay-of-execution
• Security-for-due-performance

Kasaija and 254 Others v Kabakumba and 2 Others

Kasaija and 254 Others v Kabakumba and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 164 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 165 (22 December 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 164 of 2022

Judge

Serunkuma, J

The court found that the application for leave to amend the counterclaim did not satisfy the requirements of Order 6 rule 19 of the Civil Procedure Rules or the principles governing amendments. The court held that the application was not made in a timely manner, and the proposed amendment would not serve the interests of justice as it could prejudice the respondents and potentially introduce a substantially different cause of action. The court emphasized that amendments should be allowed only if they are necessary for determining the real questions in controversy, are made in good faith, and…

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• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Counterclaim
• Timeliness Of Application
• Prejudice To Parties

Kimilu and Another v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 045/2016)

Kimilu and Another v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 045/2016) [2023] AfCHPR 43 (7 November 2023)

Court

African Court on Human and Peoples Rights

Case number

Application No. 045/2016

Judge

Adjei J, Anukam J, Ben Achour J, Bensaoula J, Chizumila J, Eno R, Kioko J, Mengue J, Ntsebeza J, Sacko VP, Tchikaya J

The African Court held that Tanzania did not violate the applicants’ fair trial rights in a narcotics conviction case and dismissed the application.

• Fair Trial Rights
• Exhaustion Of Local Remedies
• Right Of Appeal
• Chain Of Custody
• Judicial Structure
• Timeliness Of Application

Sekamwa v Kirumira (MA 1779 of 2022)

Sekamwa v Kirumira (MA 1779 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 409 (3 November 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

MA 1779 of 2022

Judge

Asiimwe, J

The applicant failed to demonstrate any substantial loss that could not be compensated in monetary terms, as required by law. The application was filed with unreasonable delay, four years and eight months after judgment, which does not satisfy the condition of timely presentation. The likelihood of success of the appeal is not a ground to be considered by the trial court for a stay of execution. The applicant did not satisfy most of the mandatory conditions for grant of a stay of execution under Order 43 rule 4(3) of the Civil Procedure Rules. Consequently, the application for stay of executi…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Substantial Loss
• Timeliness Of Application
• Security For Due Performance

Onyait v Okiror (HCMA 154 of 2022)

Onyait v Okiror (HCMA 154 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 260 (11 April 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

HCMA 154 of 2022

Judge

Adonyo, J

The High Court at Soroti dismissed an application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no proved threat of execution and no security offered.

• Stay Of Execution
• Appeals
• Security For Costs
• Substantial Loss
• Inherent Powers
• Timeliness Of Application

Maxol Uganda Limited v Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (Application No. 3 of 2023)

Maxol Uganda Limited v Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (Application No. 3 of 2023) [2023] UGPPDPAAT 5 (27 February 2023)

Court

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Appeals Tribunal

Case number

Application No. 3 of 2023

Judges

Isanga, Ag. Chairperson, Kakira, Panel Member, Kyarisiima, Kalumba

The Tribunal struck out Maxol Uganda’s procurement review application as out of time, holding that statutory filing deadlines are mandatory and jurisdictional.

• Public Procurement Review
• Bid Evaluation Criteria
• Timeliness Of Application
• Substantial Responsiveness
• Contract Award Challenge
• Public-procurement-review

Bamweyana and 2 Others v Ssimbwa and Another

Bamweyana and 2 Others v Ssimbwa and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 2031 of 2022) [2023] UGHCLD 27 (7 February 2023)

Court

HC: Land Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 2031 of 2022

Judge

Nkonge, J

The court found that the applicants satisfied all requirements for a stay of execution: they filed a notice of appeal within the stipulated time, demonstrated that substantial loss would result if the land was alienated before the appeal, filed the application without unreasonable delay, and expressed willingness to provide security for due performance. The subject matter being land, its alienation would render the appeal nugatory. The respondents did not oppose the application. Therefore, the court exercised its discretion to grant a stay of execution pending appeal, conditional upon the app…

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• Stay Of Execution
• Caveats On Land
• Security For Due Performance
• Appeal Process
• Substantial Loss
• Timeliness Of Application

Hoima Municipal Council v Karamagi

Hoima Municipal Council v Karamagi (Miscellaneous Application No. 32 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 138 (7 September 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 32 of 2021

Judge

Byaruhanga Rugyema, J

The High Court dismissed Hoima Municipal Council’s application for stay of execution pending appeal, finding no proven substantial loss or likelihood of success.

• Stay Of Execution
• Appeals Process
• Security For Due Performance
• Substantial Loss
• Timeliness Of Application
• Stay-of-execution