High Court of Uganda decisions

January 2005

Uganda v Owor Phillip (Criminal Case No.67 Of 2004) ((Criminal Case No.67 Of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 76 (6 January 2005);

Uganda v Kyakuwa Moses (Criminal Case No.61 Of 2004) ((Criminal Case No.61 Of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 75 (7 January 2005);

In Re: Kawuki & 2 Ors ( Infants) (Adoption Cause No. 3 of 2005) [2005] UGHC 63 (17 January 2005);

February 2005

Zachary Olum and Anor v Registrar General ((Miscellaneous Application No. 10 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 4 (1 February 2005);

Tumwebaze v Ganywa ((HCT-05-CV-CA-0031 -2004 )) [2005] UGHC 119 (2 February 2005);

Musherure v Bamuhiga ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0150-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 116 (3 February 2005);

Rwambuya v Strabag East Africa Ltd ((HCT-05-CV-CS-0111-2000 )) [2005] UGHC 108 (3 February 2005);

Bamanya Gersom v Rattan Singh & 2 Ors ((High Court Misc. App. No. 961 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 68 (7 February 2005);

Mbarara Municipal Council v Natta Mary Nalongo (H.C.C.S. NO. MMB 44/1997 ) ((H.C.C.S. NO. MMB 44/1997 )) [2005] UGHC 98 (16 February 2005);

Uganda v Ongweyo Mathias (Criminal Case No.76 Of 2004) ((Criminal Case No.76 Of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 77 (23 February 2005);

March 2005

Turyamuhika v Uganda Electricity Board ((HCT-05-CV-CS-0021-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 106 (2 March 2005);

Rutagonya Matias v Rwitare Gilgori (HCT-05-CV-CA-0001/2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CA-0001/2004 )) [2005] UGHC 88 (9 March 2005);

Uganda v Kafuko James ((High Court Criminal Session Case No. 107 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 69 (17 March 2005);

Uganda vs Munyirwa Laliyo & 6 Others ((HCT-00-CR-SC-0103 OF 2004)) [2005] UGHC 40 (17 March 2005);

Uganda vs Muteba Faruk & 2 Others (HCT-00-CR-SC-0136 OF 2004) ((HCT-00-CR-SC-0136 OF 2004)) [2005] UGHC 41 (17 March 2005);

April 2005

Sayson Muganga v Uganda (HCT-05-CR-CN-0022-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CR-CN-0022-2003 )) [2005] UGHC 86 (4 April 2005);

Bumero Estates Limited v Kitosi Charles & Ors (Civil Suit No. 122 of 2002) ((Civil Suit No. 122 of 2002)) [2005] UGHC 71 (6 April 2005);

Uganda v Rwomani Alex (HCT-05-CR-SC-0219-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0219-2003 )) [2005] UGHC 81 (11 April 2005);

Uganda v Tumuhaire David (HCT-05-CR-SC.0080-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CR-SC.0080-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 79 (11 April 2005);

Uganda v Mwine Caleb ((HCT-05-CR-CO-169-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 125 (12 April 2005);

Uganda v Semakula Asanasio (HCT-05-CR-CO-170-2002 ) ((HCT-05-CR-CO-170-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 82 (12 April 2005);

Uganda v Murangira Eriyasafu & anoer (HCT-05-CR-SC-0229-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0229-2003 )) [2005] UGHC 127 (21 April 2005);

Uganda v Bakeihahwenki Yusuf alias Musilaam (HCT-05-CR-CO-148-2002 ) ((HCT-05-CR-CO-148-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 126 (22 April 2005);

Uganda v Siragi Buroro Gordon ((HCT-05-CR-CO-0178-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 122 (25 April 2005);

Uganda v Tusiime Yona ((HCT-05-CR-CO-0176-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 78 (25 April 2005);

Uganda v Bizimana Francis (HCT-05-CR-SC-0230-2002 ) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0230-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 123 (25 April 2005);

Assimwe & Ors v Ssozi & 2 Ors ((HCT-05-CS-0003-1998 )) [2005] UGHC 115 (27 April 2005);

Godfrey Katunda v Betty Atuhaire Bwesharire,Naboth Atamba(2) (HCT-05-CV-MA-0203-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0203-2004) [2005] UGHC 104 (27 April 2005);

J.B.Magara v Katehangwa (High Court Misc. Appl. No. 143 of 2000) ((High Court Misc. Appl. No. 143 of 2000)) [2005] UGHC 72 (27 April 2005);

Mwebaze Robert v Fred Mugume (HCT-05-CV-CS-0103-2002 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CS-0103-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 95 (27 April 2005);

Mwebembezi Milton v Steven Karuti,Electoral Commission (HCT-05-CV-CA-0009-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CA-0009-2003 )) [2005] UGHC 94 (27 April 2005);

Tidinfa Serapio v Katiiti D (HCT-05-CV-MA-0172-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0172-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 84 (27 April 2005);

May 2005

Uganda v Mutebi Ronald (Criminal Session Case No. 58 of 2003) ((Criminal Session Case No. 58 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 58 (5 May 2005);

Byeshamika John v Kakwerere Lydia (HCT-05-CV-MA-0177-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0177-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 111 (18 May 2005);

Uganda v Ssekimwanyi Robert (Criminal Session Case No. 51 of 2003) ((Criminal Session Case No. 51 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 66 (24 May 2005);

Tumwine Emmanuel v Eliphazi Niini (HCT-05-CV-CA-0033-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CA-0033-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 83 (30 May 2005);

George Patrick Mwebaze & oers v Saidi Kwinini (HCT-05-CV-CA-011-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CA-011-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 105 (31 May 2005);

Re:In The Matter Of Mwebaze Fred,Bushenyi Land Tribunal (HCT-05-CV-MA-0 143-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0 143-2003 )) [2005] UGHC 96 (31 May 2005);

June 2005

Bangirana Henry,Gladys Bangirana v Rosemary Bangirana (HCT-05-CV-CA-0019-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CA-0019-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 114 (7 June 2005);

Bushenyi District Administration v Ephraim Katorobo (HCT-05-CV-MA-01 26-2000 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-01 26-2000 )) [2005] UGHC 112 (7 June 2005);

Colombus Rutaruga v Bushenyi Town Council (HCT-05-CV-CS-0095-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CS-0095-2003 )) [2005] UGHC 110 (7 June 2005);

Kabwanjare George v Bamutonda Rajab (HCT-05-CV-CS-0085-2000 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CS-0085-2000 )) [2005] UGHC 120 (7 June 2005);

Karuhanga Wilfred v Attorney General (HCT-05-CV-CS-0097-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CS-0097-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 101 (7 June 2005);

Sepiriano Kabeba,Petero Mushaya v Commissioner Land registration (HCT-05-CV-NA-131-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-NA-131-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 85 (7 June 2005);

Uganda v Rugarwana Constance,Hajati Hadifa Ndumba (HCT-05-CV-0001-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CV-0001-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 90 (10 June 2005);

Aida Rukumbagaza v Keith Rukumbagaza Kanziira (HCT-05-CR-MA-0074-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CR-MA-0074-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 117 (24 June 2005);

Alpha International Investment Limited v Akida ((Miscellaneous Application No.88 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 7 (29 June 2005);

Moses Ali v Monitor Publications Ltd ((Civil Suit No.415 of 2002)) [2005] UGHC 6 (29 June 2005);

Venansio Babweyaka and Others v Kampala District Land Board and Another (Civil Suit No.511 of 2001) ((Civil Suit No.511 of 2001)) [2005] UGHC 5 (29 June 2005);

Rutafururwa & 9 oers v Kamirama (H.C.C.A.NO. 13/91 ) ((H.C.C.A.NO. 13/91 )) [2005] UGHC 89 (30 June 2005);

July 2005

In Re: Application by Oloya Robina Rose for the Legal Adoption of Canowira Robert Okot (Infant) (Family Cause No 23 of 2005) ((Family Cause No. 23 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 8 (1 July 2005);

Uganda v Kuru Jeremia (High Court Criminal Session Case NO.0021 of 2005) ((High Court Criminal Session Case NO.0021 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 43 (4 July 2005);

Sarah Nkongi v Rwanyamukinya Moslem Community (HCT-05-CV-CR-0001-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CR-0001-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 87 (5 July 2005);

Bhatia v Bank (Civil Suit No. 348 of 2001) ((Civil Suit No. 348 of 2001)) [2005] UGHC 1 (6 July 2005);

Nipun Norottan Bhatia v Crane Bank (Civil Suit No. 348 of 2001 ) ((Civil Suit No. 348 of 2001 )) [2005] UGHC 53 (6 July 2005);

Kagoma Skyluck & 4 oers v Kabale District Local Government (HCT-05-CV-MA-0031-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0031-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 102 (7 July 2005);

Gerald Mukasa v Uganda Railways Corporation (Civil Suit No.646 of 2001) ((Civil Suit No.646 of 2001)) [2005] UGHC 55 (11 July 2005);

In Re: An Application by Meadow Merril for the Legal Guardianship of Ruth Alysia Hodkins (Infant) (Family Cause No 33 of 2005) ((Infant)) [2005] UGHC 10 (12 July 2005);

Jayantilal C. Patel v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application No.95 of 2000) ((Miscellaneous Application No.95 of 2000)) [2005] UGHC 9 (12 July 2005);

Katungi Elikadi v Katungi Egidio (HCT-05-CV-CA-045-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CA-045-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 100 (12 July 2005);

Buntu Zabulon v Mbarara Local Government Council,Mbarara District Service Commission (HCT-05-CV-MA-103-2004 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-103-2004 )) [2005] UGHC 113 (13 July 2005);

F.Karangira v Karusya (HCT-05-CV-CR-002-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CR-002-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 121 (14 July 2005);

Re:Olanya John Bosco (HCT-05-CV-MA-0045-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0045-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 92 (14 July 2005);

UGANDA versus WEPONDI ROBERT ALIAS MUTTO (HCT-04- CR-SC-0003 OF 2005) ((HCT-04- CR-SC-0003 OF 2005)) [2005] UGHC 47 (14 July 2005);

Rebecca Musoke v M/S B.M. Enterprises Ltd and Others (Civil Suit No.337 of 2003) ((Civil Suit No.337 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 11 (21 July 2005);

Uganda v Bukenya Richard (Cr.App. No.21 Of 2004) ((Cr.App. No.21 Of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 124 (27 July 2005);

August 2005

Odo Tayebwa v Bushenyi District Local Council,Attorney General (HCT-05-CV-MA-0106-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0106-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 93 (3 August 2005);

Steven Pepe v The Registrar of Titles (HCT-00-CV-MC-0070-2004) [2005] UGHC 45 (9 August 2005);

Hussein Mohammed And 7 Ors v Waheed Karim & 2 Ors. (Cv. Cs. No. 501 Of 05) ((Cv. Cs. No. 501 Of 05)) [2005] UGHC 118 (17 August 2005);

Dr.Gad Matsiko v Levi Kwirigira (HCT-05-CV-CA-0023-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CA-0023-2003 )) [2005] UGHC 107 (18 August 2005);

Josephine Karihungu v Byimana James (HCT-05-CV-CA-005-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CA-005-2003 )) [2005] UGHC 103 (18 August 2005);

Supermax Ambrose & Anor v Uganda ((HCT-05-CR-CN-001-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 80 (19 August 2005);

Dominic Mununura v Cissy Bamuhigire,Administrator Of Bruno Bamuhigire Estate (HCT-05-CV-CS-0083-2002 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CS-0083-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 109 (25 August 2005);

Stephen Sekandi and Another v Dokoria Ekunyat and Another (HCCS NO. 325 of 2004) ((HCCS NO. 325 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 12 (30 August 2005);

Uganda v Mperuka David (HCT-05-CR-SC-0123 of 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0123 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 13 (31 August 2005);

September 2005

Isodo Abdul v Arua District Local Government (Misc Appl No 02-CV-MA-0058-2004) ((Misc Appl No 02-CV-MA-0058-2004)) [2005] UGHC 44 (1 September 2005);

Mrs.Rosemary Rwabanjangu v George Germany,Francis Behuta (HCT-05-CV-MA-0054.-2005 ) ((HCT-05-CV-MA-0054.-2005 )) [2005] UGHC 97 (1 September 2005);

Uganda v Akankwasa Andrew (HCT-05-CR-SC-0131 of 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0131 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 15 (1 September 2005);

Uganda v Mwebaze Wilber (HCT-05-CR-SC-0136 of 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0136 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 16 (1 September 2005);

Uganda v Natukunda Silver (HCT-05-CR-SC-0037 of 2004) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0037 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 14 (1 September 2005);

Uganda v Zikanga Tibihweire (HCT-05-CR-SC-0130 of 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0130 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 17 (6 September 2005);

Uganda v Arinaitwe Denis (HCT-05-CR-SC-0141 of 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0141 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 18 (12 September 2005);

Uganda v Akandinda Jackson (HCT-05-CR-SC-0038 of 2004) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0038 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 20 (14 September 2005);

Uganda v Byarygaba Venansio (HCT-05-CR-SC-0047 of 2004) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0047 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 21 (14 September 2005);

Uganda v Kiiza Bosco (HCT-05-CR-SC-0125 of 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0125 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 22 (14 September 2005);

Uganda v Kitambale Dan (HCT-05-CR-SC-0035 of 2004) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0035 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 19 (14 September 2005);

Uganda v Mperuka David (HCT-05-CR-SC-0123 OF 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0123 OF 2003)) [2005] UGHC 49 (14 September 2005);

Uganda v Nalusiba Teddy (HCT-05-CR-SC-0116 of 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0116 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 23 (15 September 2005);

Uganda v Niwagaba Stanley (HCT-05-CR-SC-140 of 2005) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-140 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 24 (15 September 2005);

Uganda v Twinomugisha Moses (HCT-05-CR-SC-124 OF 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-124 OF 2003)) [2005] UGHC 50 (15 September 2005);

Uganda v Turyagabirwa Abeeri (Criminal Session Case No. 29 of 2005) ((Criminal Session Case No. 29 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 70 (16 September 2005);

Turaganise George v Attorney General and Another (Civil Suit No.338 of 2002) ((Civil Suit No.338 of 2002)) [2005] UGHC 25 (21 September 2005);

In Re: Application for Guardianship of Walugembe Nabisere Nicole Carol and Walugembe Juuko Nicander by Walugembe Aaron Cyrus and Walugembe Rumanyika Jean Harriet (Miscellaneous Cause 53 of 2005) ((Miscellaneous Cause 53 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 27 (27 Septe

In Re: The Children's Act Cap 59; In Re: Kyalimpa Faith; In Re: A Petition By Rev. Beverly Braumuller Hawver (Adoption Order No. 54 of 2005) ((Adoption Order No. 54 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 26 (27 September 2005);

Mubiru Lawrence v Teddy Nankya & 2 Ors (Misc. App. No. 27 of 2005) ((Misc. App. No. 27 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 59 (30 September 2005);

October 2005

Dipak Premchand Rakhand v My Trade (U) Ltd & Anor (Civil Suit No.645 of 2003) ((Civil Suit No. 645 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 54 (1 October 2005);

Tenaw Esteziaw and Others v Aba Habteyesu Kegesse and Ors ((Civil Suit No.757 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 28 (4 October 2005);

Kasajja and Anor v Registered Trustees, Nakivubo Settlement Muzzanganda and Anor ((Civil Appeal No.51 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 29 (5 October 2005);

Joseph Kimbowa Lutaaya v Francis Tumuheirwe (Civil Suit No.862 of 2001) ((Civil Suit No.862 of 2001)) [2005] UGHC 56 (7 October 2005);

Joel Cox Ojuko v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Cause No.109 of 2004) ((Miscellaneous Cause No.109 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 57 (10 October 2005);

Pastori Mukvatanise v Centenary Rural Development Bank Ltd (HCT-05-CV-CS-0066-2002 ) ((HCT-05-CV-CS-0066-2002 )) [2005] UGHC 91 (13 October 2005);

Muwazi v Namisango (Civil Suit No. 602 of 2004) ((Civil Suit No. 602 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 2 (17 October 2005);

Allen Nsibirwa v National Sewage Corp. (Civil Suit No.220 Of 1995) ((Civil Suit No.220 Of 1995)) [2005] UGHC 73 (19 October 2005);

In Re: Salem Mukiibi and Ashaf Ssemakula (Minors); In Re: An Application by Hoffman Edward and Olivia Nakawungu Hoffman, Brother-in-law and Sister, Respectively (Family Cause No 061 of 2005) ((Minors)) [2005] UGHC 30 (21 October 2005);

November 2005

Namuli Perusi v Yokana Ssali (Civil Suit No. 9 of 2005) ((Civil Suit No. 9 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 64 (4 November 2005);

Byaruhanga v National Medical Stores (HCT-00-CV-CS-0556 OF 2002) [2005] UGHC 46 (9 November 2005);

Kyerere Besigye Frank v Uganda(2) (HCT-O5-CR-CN-0067-2003 ) ((HCT-05-CR-CN-0067-2003)) [2005] UGHC 99 (11 November 2005);

Jacinta Anyait v Barclays Bank (U) Ltd (Civil Suit No.142 of 2004) ((Civil Suit No. 142 of 2004)) [2005] UGHC 32 (14 November 2005);

Elariano Etuade vs Moses Anguyo and Simon Adebo (HCT-00-CV-MA-0007-2005) ((HCT-00-CV-MA-0007-2005)) [2005] UGHC 39 (15 November 2005);

David Iyamulemye v Attorney General (Civil Suit No.327 of 2000) ((Civil Suit No.327 of 2000)) [2005] UGHC 33 (22 November 2005);

In Re: An Application for Guardianship of Duncan Mugero Wampande and Martha Mugero Nabirye (Minors) by Mugero Christopher (Family Cause No 50 of 2006) ((Minors)) [2005] UGHC 34 (22 November 2005);

Kiiza Besigye Vs Uganda (CRIMINAL MISC. APPLICATION NO. 228 OF 2005) [2005] UGHC130 (25 November 2005);

Florence Neeza v Highland Agriculture Export Ltd (Civil Appeal No. 53 of 1999) ((Civil Appeal No. 53 of 1999)) [2005] UGHC 35 (30 November 2005);

December 2005

Uganda v Bamwenda Lauben (HCT-05-CR-SC-0107 of 2003) ((HCT-05-CR-SC-0107 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 36 (2 December 2005);

Milton Musinguzi v Diary Corporation (Civil Suit No. 259 of 2003 ) ((Civil Suit No. 259 of 2003 )) [2005] UGHC 52 (8 December 2005);

Florence Kahwa v Omukama, Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom (HCT-00-CV-CS-0051-2002) ((HCT-00-CV-CS-0051-2002)) [2005] UGHC 37 (9 December 2005);

Gold Trust Bank (U) Ltd (Now DFCU Bank Ltd) v Josephine Zalwango Nsimbe, Executirix of the Estate of Sam Nsimbe (Now Deceased) (Civil Suit No. 226 of 1992) ((Civil Suit No. 226 of 1992)) [2005] UGHC 65 (9 December 2005);

James Rwanyarare & 5 Ors v Mr. Peter Mukidi Walubiri & 2 Ors (Civil Suit No. 464 of 2005) ((Civil Suit No. 464 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 61 (14 December 2005);

Matovu Hamidu v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No.10 of 2006) ((Criminal Appeal No.10 of 2006)) [2005] UGHC 38 (19 December 2005);

Opobo - O - Obbo Benjamin v Uganda (Criminal Session Case No. 42 of 2003) ((Criminal Session Case No. 42 of 2003)) [2005] UGHC 62 (19 December 2005);

Juliet Nandecha v Edward Kayongo (Civil Suit No.187 of 2005) ((Civil Suit No.187 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 51 (20 December 2005);

James Rwanyarare & 5 Ors v Mr. Peter Wakidi Walubiri & 2 Ors (Civil Suit No. 464 of 2005) ((Civil Suit No. 464 of 2005)) [2005] UGHC 60 (21 December 2005);

Joseph Serwadda v The Attorney General (Civil Suit No. 1422 of 2000) ((Civil Suit No. 1422 of 2000)) [2005] UGHC 67 (22 December 2005);

In Re: Kyadondo Block 82 Plot 773 Land At Kungu Wakiso; In Re: Amurat Lalji (a.k.a. Ambatben lalji). Dhana Lalji (a.k.a. Dhanlakshjami Jadva) and Nishla Lalji (a.k.a Nisa Jadva) All Minors; In Re: Application By Patel Lalji Jadva (Applicant) for Leave to