LEGAL GUIDE FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN UGANDA
Uganda offers a compelling investment landscape for foreign investors due to its political stability, legal and economic landscape, natural resources, strategic geographical location, etc.
LEGALTIPS BEFORE TAKING OUT A LOAN
Taking out a loan is a significant financial decision that can have lasting implications for your business or personal finances. Recent cases on the subject demonstrate that businesses may inevitability require capital in the form of debt.
RETHINKING DIVORCE GROUNDS IN MODERN MARRIAGES
On 18th August 2023, the media was awash with the decision of Hon. Justice John Eudes Ketirima in the case of Zedekia Karokora versus Kellen Karokora vide HCFD Divorce Cause No. 20 of 2020 that relates to a petition for divorce.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND JUSTICE ARACH AMOKO’S RULING
On 17th June 2023, Uganda lost a great stateswoman Hon. Lady Justice Mary Stella Arach-Amoko, a Justice of the Supreme Court. In accordance with the Administration of Judiciary Act, 2020, she was entitled to a state burial.
BASICS OF THE CONDOMINIUM LAW IN UGANDA
A condominium or ‘condo’ is a building structure divided into several units that are separately owned and which are surrounded by common areas that are jointly owned by all owners of the units.
EMPLOYMENT LAW: NEW DEVELOPMENTS ON TERMINATION WITH BANK OF UGANDA V JOSEPH KIBUUKA & 4 OTHERS CACA NO. 281 OF 2016.
In 2021, the Court of Appeal of Uganda made a landmark decision in the above-captioned case that has begun to reshape labour relations and employment practice in Uganda.
WHY CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S DAY IS IMPORTANT: A FEMALE LAWYER’S PERSPECTIVE
On Sunday, 6th March 2022, whilst having a conversation with my daughters, Tatiana aged seven and Ariana aged four, I told them that 8th March is Women’s Day and a public holiday.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING ARBITRATION AS A DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISM IN UGANDA?
Recently, a friend of mine was in court and observed a litigant’s case thrown out because the dispute resolution...
A GUIDE ON COLLECTIVE TERMINATIONS IN UGANDA
Economic hardships force large employers to make difficult decisions concerning the employment statuses of their employees.
PUBLICATION OF BRAILLE VERSION OF CONSTITUTION COMMENDABLE
On the 24th day of January, 2022, the Uganda Law Reform Commission notified the general public that it had transcribed the 1995 Constitution into braille and copies of the same were now available to the public.
REGISTRATION OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN UGANDA
Uganda’s population is approximately 45 million people, but 41% of the people live in poverty. Some of the widely used entities to help communities alleviate...
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN TAX DISPUTES IN UGANDA: THE CHALLENGES POSED BY INFORMALITY
In the recent years, there has been a surge in the number of tax disputes in Uganda.
MOBILE MONEY REGULATION IN UGANDA, AT LAST
There is no doubt that mobile money services have transformed and revolutionalised the financial sector in Uganda. Mobile money has created new opportunities especially
WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS AN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Recently I carried out a small survey and discovered that not many workspaces have environmental policies. The reasons given included...
ACHOLA CATHERINE OSUPELEM V. ELECTORAL COMMISSION CASE SUMMARY
On the 13th July, 2018, Hon. J. Ssekaana Musa delivered a judgement at High Court of Uganda, Kampala in the aforementioned case which highlights; the powers of the Electoral Commission...
ABOUT OMAR LAY AND TEMS ARREST
The viral reaction about the arrest of these two artists following their performance over the weekend just goes to show how much as human beings we have double standards.
IS YOUR NEIGHBOUR A NUISANCE?
A nuisance is one of those things about human experience that conjures up feelings of annoyance and irritation.
Doreen Adengo V Priscilla Namwanje H.C.C.A No. 123 of 2019.
Ms. Doreen Adengo being aggrieved by the decision of the Architects Disciplinary Committee directing her to pay compensation to Ms. Priscilla Namwanje and a fine of one million shillings...
5 REASONS TO TRADEMARK YOUR BUSINESS NAME AND LOGO
The media has recently had a share of national conversation concerning two companies that provide funeral services in Uganda...
DOREEN ADENGO V PRISCILLA NAMWANJE
Ms. Doreen Adengo being aggrieved by the decision of the Architects Disciplinary Committee directing her to pay
compensation to Ms. Priscilla Namwanje and a fine of one millions hillings only for professional misconduct...
COVID-19: THE DILEMMA OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
Ever since the emergence of COVID-19 as a pandemic, the world has witnessed extensive lockdowns and a call for people to stay...
LAKE VICTORIA POLLUTION: MUST WE CARE?
A while back, a Ugandan newspaper published the harrowing findings of a research project commissioned by Nation Media Journalists from Kenya and Uganda accompanied by scientists from..
VIVO ENERGY WINS CASE AGAINST URA AS COURT CONFIRMS RENT PAID IN RESPECT OF LEASES AS AN ALLOWABLE DEDUCTION
This article focuses on the recent decision of the commercial court following an appeal by Vivo Energy against URA
IMAGE RIGHTS IN UGANDA
In April, 2019, Ugandan jetsetter and celebrity, Sheila Gashumba, was engraved in a bitter fight with La Paronis, the hottest Kampala Sunday Hangout, ....
7 REASONS TO SETTLE YOUR CASE AT MEDIATION
In this article, I make a case for settling a dispute at the mediation level. I demonstrate the immense benefits offered by mediation over a formal court hearing before a judicial officer.
TAX ALERT: THE COURT OF APPEAL FINDS URA’S IMPOSITION OF INTEREST PENDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION UNTENABLE IN LAW.
On the 12th day of November, 2019, the Court of Appeal Justices Kenneth Kakuru JA, Ezekiel Muhanguzi JA, and Christopher Madrama JA in the case of Airtel Uganda Ltd v Uganda Revenue Authority; Civil Appeal No. 40 of 2013 delivered a landmark decision against the imposition of Penalty/Interest for the period covering objection proceedings and/or appeals.
In this Article I make an analysis of the said decision.
HOW TO START AND OPERATE A SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY IN UGANDA.
Overview
The UPDF SACCO WAZALENDO has assets of over UGX270 Billion. On their own, the Soldiers may never have been able to amass such wealth. Centenary Bank as we know it today is a creature of a few likeminded individuals who brought their resources together and built the institution to what it is now. It is clear from these examples that joining and starting a SACCO is a wise thing to do. In this Article, I explain what a SACCO is, its benefits, the legal process of registering and operating one.
A CALL FOR REGULATION OF THE HERBAL MEDICINES INDUSTRY IN UGANDA
Overview
In this Article, I write about Uganda’s herbal medicine industry, and make a call for its regulation. Although proper regulation of the industry would have immense health benefits, the call I make is more from the commercial side of things. I share details about the growing global market trends in the consumption of herbal medicine and opine therefore that government needs to pay more attention to this industry due to its potential economic benefits.
How To Handle Unlawful Dismissal
Employment is the backbone of our social structure and the end game of the education system. It has permeated its place in the society as a bedrock of survival and a catalyst for human development. This conundrum arose mainly as a result of the birth of monetised economies fuelled by capitalists’ desires to make more profits at...
How to Compute Rental Tax
In this article I analyze provisions of the Income Tax Act Cap 340 as amended by the Income Tax (Amendment Act) 2014, on rental tax and break down in simple terms how to compute rental tax. I demonstrated the advantage that companies as landlords have over individuals as land lords.
Public Interest and Human Rights Aspects underlying copyright and trademark protection in Uganda.
Although Intellectual property laws confer proprietary rights on their owners/holders, rights akin to any other form of property, there has always been a separation of treatment ...
Everything Wrong with the Sudhir and Bank of Uganda Ruling
On the 26 th , August 2019, Honorable Justice David Wangutsi delivered a landmark decision in Miscellaneous Application No. 320 of 2019 arising from High Court Civil Suit Number 0493 of 2017 filed by Sudhir Ruparelia and Meera Investments
against Crane Bank in Receivership. By the detailed 22 paged ruling, the said judge dismissed the Bank of Uganda suit ...
Withholding Value Added Tax in Uganda
In July 2018, Uganda, impossed an obligation on certain taxpayers to wihthold value added tax (VAT). Barely three months after its introduction, the implementation of the law was halted and in July 2019, the law wa amended to cure some defects in the previous law. This article explains why the previous law failed and analyses the 2019 amendment and its possible effect