Legal & Justice

Credit Underwriting Of Unregistered Land (‘Bibanja’) – A Discourse On The Ambiguous Legal Regime In Uganda

theceoma and CEO East Africa MagazineLegal & JusticeThought LeadershipJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Over 50% of Uganda’s GDP is attributed to the informal sector (UBOS 2024 Census Report). It is therefore inevitable that financial institutions have to tap into it to sell their…

Dentons Uganda Admits Julius Kyamanywa as its New Associate Partner – Banking & Finance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryJuly 7, 2025

Dentons Advocates Uganda, the only global law firm with a presence in Uganda, has announced the admission of Julius Kyamanywa as its new Associate Partner – Banking & Finance, Litigation…

No Light at the End of the Tunnel: Chaotic Umeme Exit Leaves Investors Guessing In the Dark

CEO ReporterLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Umeme Limited, once the crown jewel of Uganda’s stock market, has left shareholders bewildered and disappointed following a turbulent 2024 marked by a record loss, an unexpected dividend freeze, regulatory…

Uganda’s Fashion Entrepreneur and Socialite Bryan Ahumuza of Abryanz Collection ordered to pay USD33,200 in Rent Arrears

CEO ReporterLegal & JusticeSponsored ContentJune 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Celebrated fashion mogul and socialite Bryan Ahumuza, the founder and face behind the upscale Abryanz Collection, has been ordered by the Commercial Division of the High Court to pay USD…

Uganda Court Fines Seroma Ltd UGX 100M for Contempt in UGX 1.7Bn Property Dispute

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLegal & JusticeJune 19, 2025June 19, 2025

In a landmark ruling reinforcing the authority of judicial orders, the High Court of Uganda has found Seroma Limited and its directors — Robert Bell Sekidde and Margaret Ssekidde —…

High Court Orders NSSF to Disclose UTL Pension Contributions in Landmark Insolvency Ruling

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

The High Court of Uganda has delivered a powerful verdict in favour of corporate transparency and statutory duty, directing the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to release a comprehensive breakdown…

Bank of Uganda Was Right To Close National Bank of Commerce; Supreme Court Rules.

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesLegal & JusticeMay 17, 2025May 17, 2025

The Supreme Court of Uganda has delivered a landmark ruling dismissing a constitutional appeal by Humphrey Nzeyi, a shareholder of the defunct National Bank of Commerce (NBC), challenging the legality…

DPP appeals Acquittal of Threeways Shipping Directors in $3.8m MTN fraud Case

Muhereza KyamuteteraLegal & JusticeThe Big StoryMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Jane Frances Abodo has filed a notice of appeal against the acquittal of Oscar B. Baitwa and Geoffrey Bihamaiso, directors of Three Ways Shipping Services…

Afekuru Hilda Promoted to Partner at Bluebell Legal Advocates, Strengthening the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial Practice 

CEO East Africa MagazineLegal & JusticeTop Law FirmsApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Bluebell Legal Advocates has announced the promotion of Afekuru Hilda to Partner, reflecting the firm’s ongoing focus on expanding its leadership in corporate and commercial legal services in Uganda. Hilda…

Businessman Haruna Sentongo, A Brother to Billionaire Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, Ordered to Pay UGX 10.38 Bn to I&M Bank or Lose Property

Brian EmorutLegal & JusticeNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025

In a recent ruling that has captured the attention of Uganda’s business community, businessman Haruna Sentongo, the brother of billionaire businessman Hamis Kigundu, has been ordered by Uganda’s Court of…