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ULII provides free access to the law of Uganda via https://t.co/Y6OuXehsXZ
Kampala, Uganda
Joined January 2019
With support from @GovUganda, @JudiciaryUG, and the Supreme Court exercise complete, the @Uganda_LII team is collecting vital Court of Appeal/Constitutional Court cases by identifying gaps, retrieving records, verifying, digitizing, and uploading them to ensure public access
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Kasangwa Ivan T/A Afalu Services v Lake Bounty (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Application No. 166 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 394 (23 October 2025) Delay caused by late & misplaced ECCMIS upload constituted sufficient cause to extend time to file the memorandum of appeal
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[ Where is product value? ] 1. in a product 2. in a head of a customer 3. Between 1. & 2.
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Akol Zipporah v Akol Hellen Odeke and Others (Miscellaneous Cause 198 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 186 (24 October 2025) Election complaints before and during polling fall within the Electoral Commission’s mandate, not the High Court's original jurisdiction 👉: https://t.co/AHBT0FqX8V
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Quality Uganda Limited v Bata Shoe Company (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Cause No. 53 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 390 (23 October 2025) An emergency arbitral award from a unilaterally appointed arbitrator inconsistent with the arbitration clause is void ab initio.
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High Court of #Uganda has ruled that even in "emergency arbitration" situations, appointment of an arbitrator must be consensual. An arbitrator can not unilaterally impose him/herself on parties. Award set aside. Privileged to have led the @OrtusAdvocates team for the Applicant.
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Nicholas Oyoo & Bob Njagi v Chief of Defence Forces & Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 281 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 185 (22 October 2025) Habeas corpus dismissed where State denies custody and applicants are treated as missing persons. 👉: https://t.co/pOd1n1twmx
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Uganda Exim Limited v Exim Bank Uganda Limited (Trademark Application No. UG/T/2024/082539) [2025] UGRSB 30 (21 October 2025) Trademark “UgExim” opposition dismissed for late filing and failure to disclose required particulars of registered marks 👉: https://t.co/pgLgsMHYyK
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Towerco of Africa (U) Ltd and Anor v Geoffrey Donnels Oketayot & Ors (Miscellaneous Application No. 715 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 386 (21 October 2025) Pleading fraud, duress or undue influence can justify Ugandan court retaining jurisdiction despite exclusive English forum
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Baker Mugaino v Attorney General & Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 114 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 182 (21 October 2025) Interdiction of a Head of Department was unlawful and procedurally improper; interdiction quashed, charges quashed, damages awarded 👉: https://t.co/vDSfGRCI9X
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Nasser Galiwango Mukasa v Uganda Micro Credit Foundation Ltd & Others (Civil Suit No. 12 of 2018) [2025] UGCommC 383 (20 October 2025) Loan consolidation and equitable mortgage valid; 120% p.a. rate unconscionable; sale lawful; defendant awarded Shs.50,465,650/= plus interest.
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Sudhir Ruparelia & Meera Investments Ltd v Bank of Uganda (Taxation Reference No. 05 of 2023) [2025] UGSC 49 (17 October 2025) An advocate may file separate bills for distinct clients; only sums actually in issue in an appeal count as the amount involved for taxation
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Hon. Akamba Paul v National Resistance Movement and Another (Miscellaneous Cause 250 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 179 (17 October 2025) Judicial review available where a party tribunal rescinded a declaration and re‑tallied votes without affording a fair hearing
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Guess who made it to the LDC Pre-Entry Exams? 👀 It’s none other than ULII — Uganda’s biggest source of legal information! 🎓📚 #ULII #LegalEducation #LDC2025
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Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde v Mugisha Hashim Mugisha (Miscellaneous Application No. 137 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 178 (16 October 2025) Application dismissed — Contempt sentence was for criminal contempt (scandalising the court), hence not stayable pending appeal as court was functus
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Nabijewa Martha & Another v Uganda Law Society & Others (Miscellaneous Application 830 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCD 177 (16 October 2025) Temporary injunction issued restraining Uganda Law Society from holding its 18 Oct 2025 AGM or enforcing 17 Sept 2025 resolutions pending final
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Uganda v Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye & Another (Criminal Sessions Case 335 of 2025) [2025] UGHCCRD 46 (15 October 2025) Court dismisses jurisdiction & bias objections in treason case, rules Criminal Division properly seized of matter, & orders scheduling and plea taking to
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Kuuku Amos & Others v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition No. 3 of 2024) [2025] UGCC 18 (13 October 2025) Cash bail upheld as constitutional—lawful, refundable, within judicial discretion; petition dismissed, no costs. 👉: https://t.co/qhTW2aj4uq
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V.G Keshwala & Sons Ltd v Crane Paper Ltd (Trademark No. UG/T/2024/83036) [2025] UGRSB 29 (14 October 2025) Trademark registered in error due to confusing similarity; bad faith not established; entry amended to remove “DIAMOND” and its device 👉: https://t.co/MLivjKQrFQ
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Kalembe Mike v Mwanjuzi Proscovia-Mityana District Deputy R.D.C (Miscellaneous Cause No. 20 of 2025) [2025] UGHC 1070 (8 October 2025) RDC ownership directive issued without jurisdiction & fair hearing renders an administrative decision illegal, irrational, & void
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Stephen Opolot & Another v The Official Receiver (Miscellaneous Cause 225 of 2024) [2025] UGHCCD 168 (13 October 2025) Official Receiver exceeded statutory powers by halting liquidation over a disputed, unsubstantiated creditor claim 👉: https://t.co/6tShOFWXT8
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.@Uganda_LII has done a very good job indeed👏🏼
His Worship Wegoye has explained that, the ULII databases are updated to reflect the latest decisions. Content includes: Judgements, National legislation, gazettes and collections. The session is practical with guidance on how to use the search and advanced search functions.
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Adler Construction Company Ltd v Zenitaka Corporation & Another (Miscellaneous Cause No. 91 of 2025) [2025] UGCommC 362 (10 October 2025) Court dismissed injunctions restraining payment on an on‑demand advance payment guarantee, finding no special circumstances or irreparable
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