Tagged: Rule of Law in Uganda

Rwabinumi v Hope Bahimbisomwe was wrong about indirect contributions by the spouse. Ambayo v. Aserua doesn’t address its biggest flaw

Per Justice Kisaakye a wife’s indirect contributions towards payments for household expenses, preparation of food, purchase of children’s clothing, and organising children for school generally enhance the welfare of the family. That taken together,...

Matrimonial property in Uganda. The new legal regime

COURT OF APPEAL REFINES MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF SPOUSES The Court of Appeal presided over by Justices Elizabeth Musoke, Muzamiru Kibeedi and Christopher Gashirabake, JJA, has today made pronouncements with far reaching consequences on...