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High Court of Uganda

The High Court of Uganda is the third court of record in order of hierarchy and has unlimited original jurisdiction, which means that it can try any case of any value or crime of any magnitude. Appeals from all Magistrates Courts go to the High Court. 

The High Court is headed by the Honorable Principal Judge who is responsible for the administration of the court and has supervisory powers over Magistrate's courts. 

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March 2026
Aminah Mutesi Nalugoda v Nankwanga Stella Maris and Another (Miscellaneous Application No.1 of 2026) [2026] UGHC 213 (17 March 2026)
Substituted service ordered after petitioner showed reasonable attempts and complied with the Rules' three-day filing requirement.
Parliamentary elections — substituted service — Rule 6(4) & (5) of Parliamentary Elections (Interim Provisions) Rules — requirement to attempt personal service within three days — timing and immediacy of application — substituted service by publication.
 17 March 2026
January 2026
Kalenzi Apofia Tageyerawo and Others v Naisanga Monica and Another (Civil Suit No. 115 of 2023) [2026] UGHC 115 (30 January 2026)
A beneficiary’s claim to recover alleged trust property is time-barred absent clear intention to create a trust.
Limitation of actions – estate matters – accrual of cause of action – twelve-year limitation under Limitation Act – trust law – three certainties required to establish a trust – section 19(1)(b) inapplicable absent valid trust.
 30 January 2026
Muwanika Tenywa Stephen v Naigaga Eseza (Civil Appeal No. 63 of 2023) [2026] UGHC 112 (30 January 2026)
Appellant admitted receipt of funds for sugarcane but failed to account UGX 5,400,000; appeal dismissed, payment and costs ordered.
Contract law – oral agreements enforceable under Contracts Act s.9(2) but writing required for contracts exceeding 25 currency points (s.9(5)); burden shifts to party who admits receipt to account for funds; admissibility of photocopy exhibits; appellate interference with damages limited to manifest excess or legal error.
 30 January 2026
Sharafa Eddie Salim v Attorney General (Civil Appeal No. 79 of 2024) [2026] UGHC 113 (30 January 2026)
Whether vehicle impoundment was unlawful without an admissible travel permit and whether the State is vicariously liable.
Civil procedure – appeal on findings of fact – appellate duty to re-evaluate evidence; Evidence – admissibility of documents – primary and secondary evidence, Sections 30(b), 66; Judicial notice – public notoriety of COVID-19 travel restrictions; Burden of proof – plaintiff’s duty to prove travel permit; Vicarious liability – requires unlawful servant act.
 30 January 2026
Church of Nazarene v Kibadawo Mark Wambuzi and Another (Civil Appeal 69 of 2022) [2026] UGHC 116 (12 January 2026)
Whether registered freehold titles obtained by respondents through fraud and breach of fiduciary duty should be cancelled and land returned to the appellant.
Land law – Registration of Titles Act ss.59, 64 – registered title conclusive but defeasible for fraud; fraud requiring positive, intentional misrepresentation; fiduciary duty of church official; cancellation of titles and restitution of possession.
 12 January 2026
Nakaziba Mirabu Magoba and Others v Basale Perez and Others (Civil Appeal No. 16 of 2024) [2026] UGHC 111 (12 January 2026)
Portion of disputed land held to be a valid inter vivos gift; subsequent sales lawful; appeal dismissed with costs.
Succession law – gift inter vivos – distribution during lifetime; Burden of proof in civil claims; Effect of admissions in joint schedule; Validity of land sales where vendor holds a mother’s allotted gift; Appellate re-evaluation and standard of interference.
 12 January 2026
Wesonga Sumba v Baraza Yonex (Civil Appeal No. 25 of 2022) [2026] UGHC 114 (12 January 2026)
An unchallenged L.C.11 judgment on land is res judicata; magistrate’s fresh suit misconceived and vacant possession ordered.
Land law – Local Council jurisdiction – L.C.11 as court of first instance in land disputes; res judicata under section 7 Civil Procedure Act; defective appeal grounds (Order 43 Rule 1(2)); enforcement and execution of prior L.C.11 judgment; vacant possession ordered.
 12 January 2026