Mawerere v Umeme Uganda and Another (Civil Suit 15 of 2020) [2024] UGHC 585 (30 April 2024)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit 15 of 2020
Judge
Serunkuma, J
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.
Kwesiga v Uganda Electricity Distribution Co. Limited and 2 Others (EDT COMPLAINT 19 of 2014) [2021] UGEDT 3 (26 November 2021)
Court
Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Case number
EDT COMPLAINT 19 of 2014
Judges
Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Dr. Terry Kahuma - Member Electricty Disputes Tribunal
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…
Turyakika Haruna & 29 Others v Attorney General (Complaint Number EDT 53 of 2018) [2021] UGEDT 1 (18 March 2021)
Court
Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Case number
Complaint Number EDT 53 of 2018
Judge
Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Jude Mike Mudoma - Member Electricity Disputes Tribunal
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.
Namatovu v UMEME Limited (EDT COMPLAINT 8 of 2015) [2018] UGEDT 2 (1 August 2018)
Court
Electricity Disputes Tribunal
Case number
EDT COMPLAINT 8 of 2015
Judges
Charles Okoth Owor - Chairperson Electricity Disputes Tribunal, Anaclet Turyakira, - Vice Chair Person Electricty Disputes Tribunal, Eng. Dr. Moses Musaazi - Member Electricity Disputes Tribunal
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.