Uganda High Court Rules in Favor of Downtown Investments Ltd in Lease Dispute

Lease – option to purchase – offer not accepted; no sale. Contract interpretation – rent revision clause construed as upward increases; conduct can evidence acceptance of revised rent. Breach – tenant’s non-payment of rent, wrongful possession. Set-off/recovery for repairs – require written consent, documentary proof and pleaded special damages. Remedies – rent arrears, mesne profits,...

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High Court of Uganda Dissolves 31-Year Marriage over Cruelty and Constructive Desertion

By Nomad Advocates In Hope Kyomugisha v Friday Herbert Mugisha (Divorce Cause No. 103 of 2023), the High Court of Uganda (Family Division) dissolved a long-standing Christian marriage on grounds of cruelty and constructive desertion, while making detailed orders on the distribution of matrimonial property. The parties were married in 1992 at St. James Cathedral,...

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The High Court in Uganda dismisses an application for document discovery in a loan dispute

By Nomad Advocates The High Court of Uganda, Commercial Division, presided over by Hon. ​ Lady Justice Patience T.E. ​ Rubagumya, has dismissed Miscellaneous Application No. ​ 2347 of 2025 filed by Mr. Kasulu Paul against Nsiika Financial Services Ltd. ​ The application sought an order compelling the Respondent to produce various financial documents related...

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Shumuk Springs Development Ltd and Others v Bonney Mwebesa Katatumba and Others (Civil Suit No. 375 of 2009) [2025] UGCommC 456 (23 December 2025)

By Nomad Advocates Once condominium titles are created, the parent title becomes inactive and cannot be used in transactions in Uganda Condominium Property – section 3 (1) of The Condominium Property Act – once a building is divided into several units individually owned, the land on which it is established is collectively owned – upon...

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Land Due Diligence in Uganda: Protecting Buyers from Fraud

By Nomad Advocates Keywords: land due diligence Uganda, land fraud lawyers, buying land in Uganda Land fraud remains one of the most common legal risks in Uganda. Conducting proper land due diligence before purchase is essential to confirm ownership, boundaries, tenure, and any existing encumbrances. Due diligence includes conducting official searches at the Ministry of...

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Debt Recovery in Uganda: Legal Options for Businesses and Individuals

By Nomad Advocates Keywords: debt recovery in Uganda, debt collection lawyers, recover unpaid debts in Uganda Debt recovery is a common legal challenge in Uganda, affecting businesses, landlords, money lenders, and individuals. Ugandan law provides several avenues for recovering unpaid debts, depending on the nature of the transaction and the conduct of the debtor. The...

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UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS IN UGANDA

By Nomad Advocates Employment contracts are a cornerstone of workplace relationships in Uganda. Whether in a corporate organisation, NGO, government agency, or small business, a well-drafted employment contract helps protect both the employer and the employee while ensuring compliance with Uganda’s labour laws. In a business environment where disputes over termination, pay, and workplace obligations...

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EFFECTIVE DEBT COLLECTION IN UGANDA

EFFECTIVE DEBT COLLECTION IN UGANDA By Nomad Advocates Unpaid debts can seriously affect your cash flow and disrupt your business operations. Whether you are a company, financial institution, or individual creditor, effective debt recovery requires both strategy and adherence to Uganda’s legal framework.  Understanding Debt Collection in Uganda Debt collection in Uganda involves all lawful...

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Conducting Due Diligence Before Buying Land in Uganda

Conducting Due Diligence Before Buying Land in Uganda Buying land in Uganda can be one of the most rewarding investments, but also one of the riskiest if proper due diligence is not conducted. Land fraud, overlapping titles, double sales, and boundary disputes are unfortunately common. Whether you are an individual, investor, or corporate entity, conducting...

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