Uganda Case Law

Twesigye v Rubaare Town Council and Another

Twesigye v Rubaare Town Council and Another (Civil Miscellaneous Application 323 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 337 (30 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Miscellaneous Application 323 of 2023

Judge

Allan Nshimye, J

The court found that the applicant, as a public servant, is subject to lawful transfers by the Chief Administrative Officer under the Local Government Act and Uganda Public Service Standing Orders. The transfer did not amount to victimisation under Section 9 of the Whistle Blowers Protection Act 2010, as it was part of a general reshuffle affecting multiple officers and was within the legal mandate of the Chief Administrative Officer. The applicant failed to demonstrate a prima facie case with a probability of success, irreparable injury, or that the balance of convenience favored him. The co…

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• Temporary Injunction
• Public Service Transfers
• Whistleblower Protection
• Victimisation
• Balance Of Convenience
• Prima Facie Case

Twesigye v Rubaare Town Council and Another

Twesigye v Rubaare Town Council and Another (Miscellaneous Application 323 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCD 340 (30 October 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 323 of 2023

The High Court refused a temporary injunction stopping a public servant’s transfer, finding no prima facie case, irreparable harm, or victimisation.

• Temporary Injunction
• Public Service Transfer
• Whistleblower Protection
• Victimisation
• Balance Of Convenience
• Prima Facie Case

Byakika v National Social Security Fund

Byakika v National Social Security Fund (Civil Appeal No. 0193 of 2017) [2020] UGCA 86 (30 July 2020)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Civil Appeal No. 0193 of 2017

Judge

Kasule, Ag. JA, Musota, JA, Musoke, JA

The Court of Appeal upheld dismissal of an employee who gave unauthorized media interviews about her employer, finding the contract and disciplinary process lawful.

• Summary Dismissal
• Confidentiality Clauses
• Disciplinary Procedure
• Hearsay Evidence
• Internal Appeals
• Whistleblower Protection

Babu v Barclays Bank (U) Ltd (Labour Dispute Claim 134 of 2014)

Babu v Barclays Bank (U) Ltd (Labour Dispute Claim 134 of 2014) [2019] UGIC 46 (28 June 2019)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 134 of 2014

The Industrial Court held that Babu Mariam’s dismissal was lawful because she refused a reassigned role and declined to attend the disciplinary hearing.

• Unlawful Dismissal
• Insubordination
• Disciplinary Procedure
• Whistleblower Protection
• Employment Contract
• Transfer Policy

Babu v Barclays Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Claim No. 134 of 2014)

Babu v Barclays Bank Uganda Limited (Labour Dispute Claim No. 134 of 2014) [2019] UGIC 216 (28 June 2019)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim No. 134 of 2014

Judge

Wanyama, Panel Member, Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Bwire, Panel Member, Nyacho, Panel Member

The Industrial Court of Uganda held that the claimant’s dismissal was lawful, finding her refusal to take up an assigned role amounted to insubordination.

• Unlawful Dismissal
• Insubordination
• Disciplinary Procedure
• Whistleblower Protection
• Employment Contract
• Transfer Policy

Magezi v A.G. of Republic Uganda (Appeal 3 of 2015)

Magezi v A.G. of Republic Uganda (Appeal 3 of 2015) [2015] EACJ 90 (14 May 2015) (First Instance Division)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Appeal 3 of 2015

Judge

Butasi JA

The EACJ dismissed a whistle-blower reference against Uganda, holding that the Attorney General’s opinion was advisory, the IGG acted independently, and no Treaty breach was shown.

• Treaty Interpretation
• Good Governance
• Rule Of Law
• Public Procurement
• Whistleblower Protection
• Treaty-interpretation