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Land And Property [2024] UGHC 585

Mawerere v Umeme Uganda and Another

Mawerere v Umeme Uganda and Another (Civil Suit 15 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 585 (30 April 2024)

The High Court held that Umeme Uganda Ltd and MTN Uganda Ltd trespassed on the plaintiff’s land by causing power lines to be installed without consent.

  • Trespass To Land
  • Wayleaves
  • Compensation For Land Use
  • Injunctions
  • Trespass-to-land
  • Electricity-law
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Land And Property [2021] UGEDT 3

Kwesiga v Uganda Electricity Distribution Co. Limited and 2 Others (EDT COMPLAINT 19 of 2014)

Kwesiga v Uganda Electricity Distribution Co. Limited and 2 Others (EDT COMPLAINT 19 of 2014) [2021] UGEDT 3 (26 November 2021)

The Tribunal found that the 33KV power supply line and associated wayleaves over the applicant's property were constructed by Uganda Electricity Board in 1997 and subsequently vested in Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) under Regulation 2(c) of S.I No. 28 of 2002. The Tribunal held that all rights and liabilities relating to the Kabale substation, including the power lines and wayleaves, were transferred to the 1st Respondent. The Tribunal rejected the 1st Respondent's argument that liability was not transferred, finding that the statutory instrument clearly vested both asse…

  • Compulsory Acquisition
  • Wayleaves
  • Trespass To Land
  • Compensation For Land
  • Public Enterprise Liability
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Land And Property [2021] UGEDT 1

Turyakika Haruna & 29 Others v Attorney General (Complaint Number EDT 53 of 2018)

Turyakika Haruna & 29 Others v Attorney General (Complaint Number EDT 53 of 2018) [2021] UGEDT 1 (18 March 2021)

The tribunal partly allowed a compensation claim over a power line project, awarding payment for destroyed crops and trees, limited land compensation, general damages, interest, and costs.

  • Compulsory Acquisition
  • Compensation For Land
  • Valuation Of Crops
  • Wayleaves
  • Government Liability
  • Compulsory-acquisition
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Land And Property [2018] UGEDT 2

Namatovu v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 8 of 2015)

Namatovu v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 8 of 2015) [2018] UGEDT 2 (1 August 2018)

The Tribunal found Umeme Ltd trespassed on Namatovu Alice’s land by erecting a power line without consent, awarding compensation, general damages, costs, and interest.

  • Trespass To Land
  • Compensation For Property Damage
  • Wayleaves And Easements
  • General Damages
  • Special Damages
  • Trespass-to-land
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