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Court of Appeal begins three-day session to hear 32 civil cases

The Court of Appeal in Kampala has started a three-day civil appeals session during which 32 cases involving land disputes, contracts, damages, human rights claims and other matters will be heard.

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The Court of Appeal in Kampala has commenced a three-day Civil Appeals Session to hear 32 civil matters as part of efforts to reduce case backlog and improve access to justice.

The session, which started on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, will run until Thursday, July 23, 2026.

The hearings are being conducted by a panel of three Justices comprising Justice Christopher Gashirabake, Lady Justice Florence Nakachwa and Justice Musa Ssekaana.

According to the cause list signed by Janeva Natukunda, Deputy Registrar of the Court of Appeal, the matters before court cover a wide range of civil disputes.

They include land disputes, trespass claims, compensation and damages claims, breach of contract, defamation, retirement benefits and human rights violations, among others.

"Appellants and their legal representatives are present in court," Natukunda said.

She added that the session forms part of the Judiciary’s ongoing efforts to expedite disposal of pending cases, reduce case backlog and enhance access to justice.

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