Court of Appeal Uganda Archives

Billionaire Amos Nzeyi. His legal team argued that enforcing the payment before the appeal was heard would expose him to substantial and potentially irrecoverable loss.

Court of Appeal Halts $230,000 Share Payment in Billionaire Amos Nzeyi’s Nando’s Franchise Dispute

Uganda’s Court of Appeal has stepped into a long-running commercial dispute involving billionaire businessman Amos Nzeyi, halting the enforcement of a USD 230,000 (approximately UGX 870 million) payment tied to a controversial

April 21, 2026

News & Analysis

Ugandan Lawyer and Businessman Charles Odere Appeals USD400,000 Arena Mall Ruling

What began as a claim over a USD 400,000 shareholder loan has evolved into a complex legal battle that cuts across project finance, shareholder rights, and cross-border dispute resolution. At its core,

April 14, 2026

Legal & Justice·Real Estate & Construction·The Big Story

A photo collage of businessman Karim Hirji, proprietor of Imperial Royale Hotel and Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka. The Attorney General's office sued the hotel in the Commercial Division of the High Court, seeking refund of the unutilized funds, and the case has been ongoing since 2009.

Court orders businessman Karim Hirji’s Imperial Royale Hotel to Refund UGX 5.05 billion and pay UGX 800 million in damages for breach of CHOGM contract

The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision ordering Imperial Royale Hotel, one of Kampala’s flagship luxury hotels, to refund government $1.46 million (about UGX 5.05 billion) and pay UGX

November 5, 2025

Legal & Justice·The Big Story

Robert Kirunda: The Lawyer Behind Vantage’s Courtroom Wins Against Patrick Bitature

Uganda’s Court of Appeal has today handed down a string of rulings that deepened the legal troubles of businessman Patrick Bitature and his Simba Group, while significantly strengthening the hand of South

August 22, 2025

Executive Profiles·The Big Story

Court of Appeal Rejects URBRA Board’s Bid to Block Martin Nsubuga’s Return as CEO; Blocks URBRA Board from Clinging to Power.

In a judgment delivered by Justice Christopher Gashirabake on April 25, 2025, the Court ruled that there was no legal basis to stay the High Court’s orders that quashed the Board’s rejection

April 26, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Business & Markets

Grace Makoko, Standard Chartered Bank former Regional Head of Financial Markets and Wholesale Banking for East Africa.

Standard Chartered Bank Ordered to Pay Over UGX 850 Million to Grace Makoko for Unlawful Dismissal in 2015

The Court of Appeal has ordered Standard Chartered Bank Uganda to pay Grace Tibihikira Makoko a total of over UGX 850 million in compensation following her unlawful dismissal from the bank in