Kaahwa v Attorney General
Kaahwa v Attorney General (Civil Suit 29 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 106 (10 January 2025)
The court found that the Defendant's valuation failed to apply the market value principle and did not consider comparable sales or rental capacities, resulting in unfair and inadequate compensation. The Plaintiff's private valuation, based on the income approach and supported by evidence of rental agreements and comparable properties, was found to be more reliable and reflective of the true market value. The court held that compensation for compulsory acquisition must be fair and adequate, and that the Plaintiff is entitled to the higher valuation. The Defendant's rejection of the Plaintiff's…
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- Compulsory Land Acquisition
- Compensation Assessment
- Valuation Methods
- Market Value Principle
- General Damages
- Special Damages