Uganda Case Law

Kyomuhendo (Administratrix of the estate of the late Dr. Musiitwa Mugwanya) v Kiboga District Local Government

Kyomuhendo (Administratrix of the estate of the late Dr. Musiitwa Mugwanya) v Kiboga District Local Government (Civil Suit 48 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 149 (26 March 2025)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Civil Suit 48 of 2024

Judge

Karemani Jamson K, J

The High Court held that Covid-19 was a compensable scheduled disease under Uganda’s Workers Compensation Act and awarded the widow compensation, damages, interest, and costs.

• Workers Compensation
• Occupational Disease
• Employer Liability
• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Calculation Of Compensation
• Workers-compensation

Odetta v St. Peters Sen. Secondary School, Naalya Ltd

Odetta v St. Peters Sen. Secondary School, Naalya Ltd (Civil Suit 70 of 2019) [2024] UGHCCD 180 (31 October 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit 70 of 2019

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held the school not liable for the plaintiff’s injury claim, but found a motor vehicle had been given as a wedding gift and ordered return or value compensation.

• Employer Liability
• Negligence
• Workers Compensation
• Gifts In Contract
• Remedies And Damages
• Employer-liability

Ekodor Gabriel v Bidco Uganda Ltd and Ngwabibenard (Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2024)

Ekodor Gabriel v Bidco Uganda Ltd and Ngwabibenard (Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2024) [2024] UGIC 87 (25 September 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 01 of 2024

Judge

Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Mugambwa, Panel Member, Mubuuke, Panel Member, Ebyau, Panel Member

The Industrial Court's jurisdiction is limited to labour disputes as defined under the Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act (LADASA) and does not extend to claims for compensation for workplace injuries, which are governed by the Workers Compensation Act and fall within the jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court. The claimant's memorandum of claim included a claim for compensation for injuries suffered during employment, which is inseparable from the other claims. According to binding Supreme Court authority, if a court lacks jurisdiction over any part of a case, it lacks jurisdict…

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• Jurisdiction Of Industrial Court
• Workers Compensation
• Employment Termination
• Cause Of Action
• Preliminary Objection

Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited v Odoro Susan

Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited v Odoro Susan (Civil Appeal 89 of 2018) [2024] UGHCCD 118 (29 July 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Appeal 89 of 2018

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

High Court dismissed Stanbic Bank’s appeal, upheld enforcement of a workers’ compensation award, and held the employer’s evidence did not rebut the work-related injury presumption.

• Workers Compensation
• Burden Of Proof
• Medical Evidence
• Jurisdiction Of Magistrates Court
• Workers-compensation
• Burden-of-proof

Strabag International GMBH v Turyahebwa

Strabag International GMBH v Turyahebwa (Miscellaneous Application 43 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 641 (9 July 2024)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 43 of 2023

Judge

Acellam, J

The court found that the applicant was aware of the proceedings and the adjourned hearing date but failed to attend or follow up on the case. The applicant's delay in seeking leave to appeal and extension of time was due to its own negligence and lack of diligence, not circumstances beyond its control. The court emphasized that the rationale for requiring leave to appeal is to prevent frivolous appeals and that extension of time is only granted where sufficient cause is shown. In this case, the applicant did not demonstrate sufficient cause, as the absence from court and failure to act prompt…

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• Workers Compensation
• Leave To Appeal
• Extension Of Time
• Fair Hearing
• Judicial Discretion

Komakech v Muttico Technical Services Limited and Another (Labour Dispute Reference 7 of 2024)

Komakech v Muttico Technical Services Limited and Another (Labour Dispute Reference 7 of 2024) [2024] UGIC 25 (5 July 2024)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference 7 of 2024

Judges

Wabwire Musana, J, Namara, Panel Member, Nabirye, Matovu

The Industrial Court held it lacked jurisdiction over a workers compensation claim arising from a workplace injury and dismissed the case with no order as to costs.

• Workers Compensation
• Jurisdiction Of Industrial Court
• Workplace Injury
• Employment Termination
• Procedure Under Workers Compensation Act
• Workers-compensation

Strabag International GMBT v Kwebiha

Strabag International GMBT v Kwebiha (Miscellaneous Application 24 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 466 (10 October 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 24 of 2023

Judge

Acellam, J

The High Court at Arua denied an application for leave to appeal and extension of time, finding the applicant had not shown sufficient reason for the delay.

• Leave To Appeal
• Extension Of Time
• Workers Compensation
• Judgment On Admission
• Leave-to-appeal
• Extension-of-time

Dr Bunoti v AAR Health Care Uganda Limited and Another

Dr Bunoti v AAR Health Care Uganda Limited and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 140 of 2022) [2022] UGIC 9 (2 December 2022)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 140 of 2022

Judge

Wabwire, J, Kagoye, Panel Member, Musimbi, Panel Member, Lapenga, Panel Member

The Industrial Court partly allowed an amendment application, struck out an out-of-time reply, and overruled preliminary objections on locus standi and affidavit form.

• Amendment Of Pleadings
• Locus Standi
• Late Filing Of Defence
• Jurisdiction Of Industrial Court
• Workers Compensation
• Occupational Safety And Health

Ssentamu v Jibu Corporate Uganda Limited

Ssentamu v Jibu Corporate Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 51 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 72 (12 April 2022)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Civil Suit No. 51 of 2021

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court held that the defendant had submitted to jurisdiction by filing a defence without a formal jurisdiction application, and overruled the preliminary objection.

• Jurisdiction Of High Court
• Joinder Of Causes Of Action
• Workers Compensation
• Negligence In Employment
• Preliminary Objection Procedure
• Employment Torts

Byabagambi v Uganda Transport Cooperative Union Limited

Byabagambi v Uganda Transport Cooperative Union Limited (CIVIL SUIT NO. 139 OF 2011) [2020] UGHCCD 200 (18 September 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

CIVIL SUIT NO. 139 OF 2011

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

Former employees sued for unpaid terminal benefits, leave pay, salary increments, working gear, NSSF issues, and workers compensation. The High Court dismissed the suit.

• Termination Of Employment
• Severance Pay
• Statutory Benefits
• Collective Agreements
• Workers Compensation
• Leave Entitlements