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Alternative dispute resolution Uganda

Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija (left) and Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, whose joint call for expanded use of ADR highlights growing concern over trillions of shillings locked in court disputes and the urgent need to unlock capital for economic growth.
Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija (left) and Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, whose joint call for expanded use of ADR highlights growing concern over trillions of shillings locked in court disputes and the urgent need to unlock capital for economic growth.

Unresolved Commercial Disputes Climb to UGX 3.5 Trillion as Chief Justice Zeija and BoU Governor Atingi-Ego Push for ADR

At least UGX 3.5 trillion is currently locked in unresolved commercial disputes within Uganda’s court system—capital that cannot be reinvested, circulated, or deployed productively in the economy. That stark reality framed a
April 10, 2026
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Phillip Karugaba (left) and Patrick Turinawe (right), both Executives at ENSafrica, are calling for a fundamental rethink of how banking disputes are resolved in Uganda, warning that prolonged litigation is locking up capital and driving up the cost of credit.

OPINION: 623 Cases, UGX 2 Trillion at Stake: Why Uganda Must Rethink How Banking Disputes Are Resolved

Uganda’s Commercial Court Division carries a burden that no amount of judicial efficiency can resolve alone. Currently, 623 cases involving banks are pending before the court, with the aggregate value in dispute
April 6, 2026
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