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Paul Wasswa and 2 Others v Shemmy. M. Senkatuka and Another (Miscellaneous Application 534 of 2026) [2026] UGHCLD 171 (11 May 2026) Application to amend defence dismissed where proposed amendments materially altered the claim and would prejudice the respondent. Civil procedure — Amendment of pleadings — Leave to amend defence under Order 6 Rule 19 — Scope, prejudice and substitution of distinct cause of action — Procedure — Failure to attach proposed amended pleading — Irregularity cured if draft is filed and served before determination, absent prejudice	11 May 2026
Margaret Oguli oumo and Another v Obukongoriopiko Charles (Civil Suit 14 of 2011) [2026] UGHCLD 170 (11 May 2026) Plaintiffs failed to prove vendor’s root of title or fraud; defendant’s registered title remains unimpeached. Land law — Customary land — Proof of root of title required to pass proprietary interest — Registration of titles — Allegation of fraud in procurement of title requires strict proof Civil remedies — Cancellation of title, eviction, mesne profits and damages — Available only upon proof of superior proprietary interest	11 May 2026
Paul Sentambule v Jane Musoke (Miscellaneous Application 2560 of 2025) [2026] UGHCLD 163 (11 May 2026) Application for leave to appeal and to set aside taxation was withdrawn after parties settled costs and recorded the agreement. Civil procedure — Appeals — Leave to file appeal out of time — Withdrawal after settlement endorsed by court — Costs — Settlement of costs agreement — Court endorsement and effect — Execution — Stay of execution application rendered academic by settlement	11 May 2026
Joan Anita Stewart Nabukeera Matovu v Lubwama Sarah Matovu and 2 Others (Miscellaneous Application 385 of 2026) [2026] UGHCLD 162 (11 May 2026) The applicant with a beneficial interest in disputed land must be joined as a defendant to avoid multiplicity of suits. Civil procedure — Joinder of parties — Addition of defendant with beneficial/proprietary interest — Application under Order 1 r10(2), Order 6 r13 and Section 98 Civil Procedure Act	11 May 2026
Sentambule Paul v Jane Musoke (Miscellaneous Application 361 of 2026) [2026] UGHCLD 164 (11 May 2026) Applicant's stay application withdrawn after parties' court‑endorsed settlement; no order as to costs. Civil procedure — Settlement endorsed by court — Withdrawal of application — Effect of agreement on pending application — Order 25 Rule 1 Civil Procedure Rules	11 May 2026
Kubarika Moses and Others v Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union Limited (Taxation Appeal No. 82 of 2024) [2026] UGHC 470 (11 May 2026) Failure to prove mandatory pre‑taxation meeting and service of notices renders a taxed bill of costs irregular. Civil procedure — Taxation of costs — Mandatory pre‑taxation meeting and service of taxation notices under Advocates (Remuneration and Taxation) Regulations — Appeals from taxation — Procedure for appeals under Advocates (Taxation of Costs) (Appeals and References) Regulations SI.267-5 — summons in chambers supported by affidavit	11 May 2026
Mugooda Patrick v Benon Kyeyune Mukasa and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 437 of 2026) [2026] UGCommC 182 (11 May 2026) Stay of execution dismissed for failure to show arguable appeal, imminent execution, or irreparable harm. Civil procedure — Stay of execution — Requirements for grant: pending appeal with arguable grounds, imminent threat of execution, irreparable harm — Order 22 Rules; Civil Procedure Act s.98; Judicature Act s.37	11 May 2026
Nsubuga Jack Alias Mandela v National Resistance Movement and Others (Miscellaneous Cause No. 83 of 2026) [2026] UGHCCD 146 (11 May 2026) Applicant lacked standing and failed to exhaust internal party remedies; court dismissed challenge to party endorsements. Constitutional/Administrative law — Judicial review — Amenability of internal political party decisions to review — Courts exercise restraint absent clear illegality after exhaustion of internal remedies Administrative law — Standing/Representative proceedings — Sufficiency of interest and requirement for court leave to sue on behalf of others — Exhaustion of internal remedies — Mandatory under Judicature (Judicial Review) Rules, Rule 7A	11 May 2026
John Ssebunya (Administrator of the Estate of the Late Tefero K. Buwembo) v Muhmood Ntege Lubwama and Others (Civil Suit 3 of 2012) [2026] UGHCLD 160 (8 May 2026) Fraudulent cadastral remapping awarded plaintiff Plot 208; purchaser not bona fide; KCCA not liable. Land law — Title disputes/cadastral mapping — Fraudulent remapping and responsibility for overlapping plots — Bonafide purchaser — Duty to inspect, constructive notice and failure of the bonafide purchaser defence Administrative law — Liability of city authority — KCCA not responsible for issuing or correcting deed prints or certificates of title	8 May 2026
Opiyo Joseph Otiti v Plan International Uganda (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 11 of 2025) [2026] UGIC 39 (8 May 2026) Review dismissed as time‑barred under s.18 LADASA; review limited to interpretation or new relevant facts. Labour law — Review of Industrial Court decisions — Time limits and grounds for review under s.18 LADASA — Application must be filed within 21 days and limited to interpretation or new relevant facts Civil procedure — Applicable procedure — LADASA special provision prevails over general CPA/CPR for review of Industrial Court awards	8 May 2026

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Recent Legislation

Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026	Statutory Instrument 14 of 2026	27 March 2026
Constitution (Operation of Mobile Courts) (Practice) Directions, 2026	Legal Notice 1 of 2026	19 March 2026
Mortgage Refinance Institutions Act, 2026 Uncommenced	Act 1 of 2026	27 February 2026
Electoral Commission (Adoption and Manner of Use of Biometric Voter Verification System) Regulations, 2025	Statutory Instrument 98 of 2025	24 December 2025
Electoral Commission (Adoption and Manner of Use of Technology in the Management of Elections) Regulations, 2021	Statutory Instrument 2 of 2021	24 December 2025
Administration of the Judiciary (Judicial Training Institute) Regulations, 2025	Statutory Instrument 92 of 2025	12 December 2025
Constitution (Creation of the Court of Appeal Circuits) (Practice) Directions, 2025	Legal Notice 21 of 2025	14 November 2025
Anti-Terrorism Regulations, 2025	Statutory Instrument 75 of 2025	3 October 2025
Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 2025	Act 8 of 2025	27 June 2025
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Act	Chapter 330	27 June 2025

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Recent Gazettes

Uganda Government Gazette dated 2026-05-08 number 45	8 May 2026
Uganda Government Gazette Statutory Instruments Supplement dated 2025-12-12 number 97	12 December 2025
Uganda Government Gazette Acts Supplement dated 2025-07-04 number 54	4 July 2025
Uganda Government Gazette Acts Supplement dated 2025-07-04 number 9	4 July 2025
Uganda Government Gazette Acts Supplement dated 2025-04-25 number 33	25 April 2025

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